What Mother’s Day Feels Like in Midlife When It’s Beautiful, Complicated, or Both
Mother’s Day in midlife can stir up gratitude, grief, pressure, tenderness, and exhaustion all at once. This honest post is for women over 50 who know the day is not always simple.
How Children Perceive Their Grandparents
Have you ever wondered about how your grandchildren perceive you, their grandparents? Perhaps just asking that question got your brain spinning about it. Have a look at the stories below and it may give you a better understanding or at least a good laugh. How Children Perceive Their Grandparents I was in the bathroom, putting on my makeup, under the watchful eyes of my young granddaughter, as I’d done many times before. After I applied my lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, “But Grandma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper goodbye!” I will probably never put lipstick on again without thinking about kissing the toilet paper…
A Valentine’s Day Fairytale About Adoption
A Valentine’s Day Fairytale – A Story About Adoption (My adoption) Once upon a time, a long long time ago (1966 to be exact) in a land far far away (Alamaba) lived Marilou and Dick. They had so much love to give and wanted to share that love with a child. As sometimes happens, things did not work out exactly as planned, so they decided to adopt a baby. They went to the Nuns at Catholic Charities to start the process. They explained to the Nuns that they were wanting a healthy, infant that was a boy and they were going to name him Brett… They went back home and waited…. and…
My Favorite Christmas Story
My Favorite Christmas Story is a peek into Christmas at my home with my family and the wonderful story that has come out of it. A story that will now be read every Christmas. Like most everyone else, things have been a bit tight for my husband and me this year. This is one of the reasons I asked him for a Christmas gift that was from his heart. Well, he did not disappoint! I slowly opened the last present of Christmas, curious as to what it was. Inside I found a frame with green construction paper inside. My daughter, son-in-law, grandson, and husband all watched on as I started…
Why I Owe My Mother
Why I Owe My Mother (And You Probably Do Too Many of you will probably realize that your own Mothers taught you many of these things as well and that you owe your Mother as well. 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE . “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.” 2. My mother taught me RELIGION . “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” 3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL . “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!” 4. My mother taught me LOGIC…
Authentic Sicilian Pizza
Authentic Sicilian Pizza has a thick, focaccia like crust that is thick and soft in the middle but golden and crispy on the bottom. This authentic family pizza recipe will be your family’s new favorite. This pizza recipe is made in a half sheet pan and is thick, gooey and cheesy. It may sound like it makes a lot, however, when you and your family taste it you may find that it doesn’t serve as many people as you thought. Sicilian Pizza is great for a family dinner. There is not a whole lot prep, serves a crowd and makes a complete meal when paired with some garlic bread and…
30 Things I Learned From My Mother
30 Things I Learned From My Mother When I was growing up, I was with my Mom most of the time. We went everywhere together and I was an only child. I learned a lot during all those formative years and continue to learn from her today. She is now 85 years old and I continue to learn from her. I am so blessed to have her. A little secret that I want to share with y’all, the picture at the top really IS my Mother back in the day. I have also included a picture of her below from this year. Isn’t she absolutely beautiful? 1. It’s okay to…
Things Your Mother Didn’t Tell You (But Should Have)
Things Your Mother Didn’t Tell You (But Should Have) We all have those little tips and tricks that have been passed down through our family from our Great Grandmas to our Grandmas to our Mamas and on and on. Well here are a few that may have been missed. Please know that this is just a small amount that have been collected. I know that y’all have many many many more and we would love to have y’all share them with us and our friends. 1. Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips. 2. Use a meat baster to “squeeze” your…
