On the fourth day of Christmas..... four haikus for the season. To Hallmark Channel and all your movies-- Hallmark, what you've done is fill my heart with joy and keep me up all night I love getting all of the pretty Christmas cards from friends and family near and far every year. But the unusual… Continue reading The Fourth Day of Christmas
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And the Winner Is…..
For whatever reason, this fall our whole family has watched "Dancing With the Stars" together. We recorded it and waited until Aub was home from college and could watch it together. Thank you, DWTS folks, for making the finale this week, when she was home and we could watch it LIVE--something we never do. #wedonotdocommercialswell… Continue reading And the Winner Is…..
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
Counting Syllables
Yesterday we went on a Family Adventure to celebrate the light that is our Princess. She is about to enter the double digits, and that is worth a special day of happy happy joy joy just for her. I was eager and excited to make it happen. And thrilled to plan the surprise. But when… Continue reading Counting Syllables
train of thoughts
riding on my train of thoughts through haikus tonight..... leftover food and dishes in the sink are the remnants of good times it was a joke said the young boy, "after all I'm only seven now" she loves to plan fun and games and things that show all around they are loved… Continue reading train of thoughts
typing with thumbs
Today this happened. And so tonight is a haiku kind of night, because I can only type so much with my thumbs before they get plenty tired. Which is pretty amazing if you really think about it--typing with one's thumbs. Ah, the world we live in today. Amazing. my computer died tap the keys but… Continue reading typing with thumbs
three
weeping willow waves fireflies twinkle afar to bid summer farewell put away the white in the tradition of old Labor Day is here Georgia heat does not respect the calendar so fall will not come soon
a haiku or two
a fly in my house a thorn in my side, he must GO! it is time NOW my head is hurting brain's discombobulated rest, I'm off to bed (no but really--good night--love to all)
Haiku Week, Part 7
Those moments when you can't comfort your children, the ones you care for and love, when you can't make it better? Those are the worst. Those hurts that a Band-Aid can't fix. Those times when anxiety has them worrying and having trouble thinking anything other than "worst case scenario" thoughts--they hurt my heart. As Mama I want… Continue reading Haiku Week, Part 7
Haiku Week, Part 6
I have taken more than a few moments this past week to look down at my feet in wonder. They truly amaze me. The same ten toes that brought my Mama and Daddy great joy upon being counted when I was first born, continue to share joy. I give thanks for my toes and my… Continue reading Haiku Week, Part 6
I Might Need A Nap 