This past weekend I took our Princess up to my alma mater where her sister is also a student for their annual event, where alumnae are encouraged to bring young women of all ages to visit as prospective students. I enjoy it immensely as it has become something of a mini-reunion with fellow classmates, and… Continue reading Sardines and Food Allergies
Tag: raising a Wesleyanne or two
“Scratch It, You’re Done”
Today the crew and I found ourselves doing an unexpected end of semester move for our college girl. It was a very good thing, and we rocked it. We moved her across campus less than 24 hours after she got word she could move, and it took us 2 hours from start to finish. Yeah,… Continue reading “Scratch It, You’re Done”
Hug ’em, Y’all-And Give ’em Chocolate
Today the littles and I, after a day of decorating, learning how to do new things, and organizing around the house, traveled up to a place I love and saw one of our favorite folks do something new too. We went up for my Aub's Washboard Band performance at Wesleyan College. She has played her… Continue reading Hug ’em, Y’all-And Give ’em Chocolate
But First, A Selfie
After playing with her brother and Daddy one evening, our Princess came in and sat on the couch with a big smile on her face. "Everyone should have a fun, silly, and clumsy person in their lives. And a Mama too." Oh me. Ouch. Mayhaps I should be more in touch with my silly and… Continue reading But First, A Selfie
On Being Off-Balance
I have had the great pleasure and joy of having not one but two Wesleyannes in the house this weekend. Aub came home, and her sisterfriend joined her. The whole crew, including Miss Sophie, have carried on as if it were one big party. And it has been really, because I can't think of anything… Continue reading On Being Off-Balance
My Daughter is Also My Sister
Yesterday was one of the biggest days of the year. Right up there with Christmas and Easter and birthdays in our family. Huge. It was STUNT weekend at Wesleyan College, my alma mater. My second home. The place of many joyful and wonderful memories. The place where I figured out what I believed and tried… Continue reading My Daughter is Also My Sister
Move-in Day and the Ties that Bind
Move-in Day. She's officially a sophomore. Today her grandmother asked me how old someone I knew who was a child when Aub was a baby is now. My first response was, "Ummm, maybe early 20's?" Then it hit me that she was several years older than my girl, and my girl is almost--gulp--19. Well, when… Continue reading Move-in Day and the Ties that Bind
Pirates, Pearls, and Open Doors
Yesterday my Wesleyanne, my Pirate 2017--the one almost done with her first year of college--went in to work about an hour before I headed out for our Alumnae weekend festivities. She told me the night before that she thought she might drive up after work to play in the Alumnae/Student Soccer game. I was visiting… Continue reading Pirates, Pearls, and Open Doors
Her Biggest Fan
I got this text message this morning from my oldest, my college girl, my Aub. Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday this girl was prancing around Blackberry Flats, such a cutie patootie. Full of vim and vinegar that one. I think about how just a few years after this picture… Continue reading Her Biggest Fan
For the Seniors, and those who will be
Sunday night when I sat and listened to conversations among those about to graduate from my Alma Mater, I heard the stress and excitement and anxiety in their voices, in their days, in their plans. As I listen to so many who are about to graduate, so many who are wrapping up their school year, I hear… Continue reading For the Seniors, and those who will be
I Might Need A Nap 