#88. (That's the number sign, not a hashtag.) That was my Daddy's jersey number when he played football. He played on his high school team. He was a Green Wave. (Not sure the story behind that mascot name, but I'm sure there are those who do know. I hope to find them and get to… Continue reading #88
Tag: birthday thoughts
The Last Gift
Seven years ago. Just another of the lasts to remember that January and the beginning of February bring. Mama's birthday. The last one she was here with us for. Only, as life has a way of happening, we weren't able to celebrate together. One of the littles had gymnastics and the other one was under… Continue reading The Last Gift
Sister
Over forty years ago today (and just how much over, I'm not telling) I was given a new role in life. To be a big sister. I got two more chances to do this over the years, but this first one--the one I asked my parents for--she was the first, the one I learned and… Continue reading Sister
Watching Her Become
We've been excited about tomorrow for MONTHS. And now, it's finally here. Our Princess' 11th birthday. Standing on the precipice of growing up and staying small, of childhood and adulthood, of elementary school and middle, of little girl and young woman, of joy-filled wonder and emotional angst, she is a sister and friend and daughter… Continue reading Watching Her Become
Growing Pains and Blessings
A couple of weeks back I was trying to plan out what we'd do to celebrate our Princess' upcoming birthday. As I planned and brainstormed, I mentioned my ideas to her. She was far from thrilled. "Mama, why didn't you bother to ask ME? How old do I have to be to plan my own… Continue reading Growing Pains and Blessings
Looking Forward To…..
Such a lovely day today. The sunshine. The crisp fall leaves beneath our feet. The colors of the trees, the faint smell of fall in the air. The children ran as far as they could until they collapsed in a pile of arms and legs, laughing. We explored the park, read the historical signs, the… Continue reading Looking Forward To…..
another year older
another year older older but wiser none the worse for wear I don't know about that I'm older for sure but not necessarily wiser I've just spent the better part of the past forty-seven years watching and taking notes at what happens when certain choices are made and so if that's wise, then so be… Continue reading another year older
The Fella’s Big Day
Shortly after I knew the Fella might be the One, I had a dream. It was a time of war, very WWII era like--planes flying over, dropping bombs, warships on the water, fire everywhere, people frantically running. And in my dream, I stood there watching it all. And I had a sense of peace. Because… Continue reading The Fella’s Big Day
Twenty Years Gone By in a Second
The night before I turned twenty, I had all the teenage angst. I pondered life from the small room I had on first floor in the dorm where I'd also lived two years before during my freshman year of college. I can see the comforter and my peach colored sheets, as I remember sitting there… Continue reading Twenty Years Gone By in a Second
A Night of Haikus
Because They Cared some days the best thing that happens--a face you know greets you at the door The Son-shine in My Life little boy laughter, a cacophony of joy makes my spirit soar Brushstrokes taking colors from the palette to the canvas I see what can be Dizzy all the sounds around dog barking,… Continue reading A Night of Haikus
I Might Need A Nap 