Our little guy, Cooter, who isn't so little anymore as he is now exactly two months shy of turning eleven, performed in his acting troupe's version of "Trolls" this past weekend. The role of Branch suited him well, as he griped and stomped and put on his unhappy face throughout rehearsals over the past few… Continue reading A Backstage Kind of Grace
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Showing Me Their World
I continually find myself amazed by, IN AWE OF these creatures I have been given to raise. Sometimes I'm amazed that they can eat so much or what they won't eat or how much of a mess they can make or how long they can put off doing something I've asked, but mostly--mostly I'm amazed… Continue reading Showing Me Their World
Joy After the Door is Closed
Today I found unexpected joy in rebirth and re-creating. Thanks to an event shared on Facebook by a friend, we were able to see a play today. I love plays. I love live theater. I absolutely adore holiday plays. We attended a revision of "White Christmas," performed by young people in our community. It was… Continue reading Joy After the Door is Closed
All Those Role Changes…..Bravo!
Today the littles, my brother-in-law Leroy, my nephew Shaker and I went to the Grand Opera House to see Junie B. Jones the Musical. I love that place. I really do. It put the art in architecture. Oh wait.....well, it is beautiful and a sight to gaze upon. Add in a live performance, and it's… Continue reading All Those Role Changes…..Bravo!
The Story of Cooter–A Birthday Tale
Today is my baby boy's 7th birthday. Whaaaaaat? Seven. Oh my. I've been teasing him for a few weeks about how, when he was a newborn, I'd tuck him against my side and hold him while he slept. He looks at me like "yeah, right, " smiles that precious smile, and goes right back to whatever it… Continue reading The Story of Cooter–A Birthday Tale
Who Told You Who You Are?
I had the great joy of taking my littles to the Grand Opera House in Macon yesterday to see Rainbow Fish. Field trip! I LOVE live theater. I give thanks for parents who, while they didn't have much extra, made sure we saw live plays and classical concerts. Love love love it. It is so fun… Continue reading Who Told You Who You Are?
I Might Need A Nap 