So, unlike everyone on Facebook and practically half the bloggers I follow, I haven't been making a thankful list all month. I'm always a bit behind. I did think I would share some things I'm thankful for this week though. (Or at least today anyway...) I'm thankful for my mother-in-law, who cracked and shelled all the pecans I had picked, baked me a sweet potato pie and made us some dressing to ...
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Notes from Nana: Seasons in Alaska and Mississippi!
I saw yellow autumn trees decorate the mountain-side in Alaska a month ago! With a lovely group of Mississippians, we took the last Inland Passage Cruise of the season from Vancouver to Seward, closed down the chalet in Denali National Park and rode the last train before winter from Denali to Fairbanks. A humorous story in Denali. Leaving the chalet restaurant after breakfast, ...
Words I never thought I’d hear my mother say…..
"You are SO patient." Seriously. I'm still in shock. If that's not proof that motherhood changes you, I don't know what is. ...
Thursday’s Thoughts: Reactions
Today has been a day of bad reactions. It all began this morning when I woke up late and itching. Then, what began with impatience and whining (on everybody's part) turned into a complete loss of cool (on mine). I totally blew it, and I've spent the whole day feeling badly about it. I absolutely hate when I model bad behavior for my children. I mean, they have enough other examples of ...