This subject is hard. Who wants to admit to being needy? To being broken? No one, that’s who. Yet, we are. Each and every one of us. Sweet E, my lovely little man, how I love you and your brokenness, your neediness. Don’t be afraid. Don’t fear what is uncomfortable to face. When I was …
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Those of you who joined this site in the beginning days will recall that I had my worries about being a Grandmama, Nana, Nonnie, Mimi…Choochie! Just over two years have passed since those pre-Sweet E butterflies and, baby, I’m all in. You can read about all that I’ve learned HERE, HERE and HERE. I’ve taken …
My sweet little man, each time I sit down to write what I know, I wonder if I’ll be able to do my emotions justice by my words. Emotions are the best part of being who we were born to be; they’re the colors we use to draw outside all the lines, baby. You’re going …
Dear Sweet E, you’re still such a small whippersnapper that I have no idea if you’ve inherited my proclivity for plain talk. This post will serve you well, if you have. “You’re one of the most honest people I know.” That statement, made by others about me, to me, is a familiar refrain. The first …
When you get to be my age you’ve had your share of failures, losses and tragedies. Some of them may leave scars that never fully close. Some of them are brought back to you by a seemingly innocuous reminder, years after you thought you had firmly dealt with the pain. Some of them embarrass, torment, …
Y’all know how much I love a Klutz book, right? See HERE and HERE if you’ve forgotten. Klutz was our go-to publisher of fun-time kids books in the summer or whenever we needed something fun to do. When I find a book with a title and tagline this great, I gotta buy it: Kids Shenanigans: …
Need something creative to do with the kiddos indoors on a rainy day? Need something fun to do with the kiddos outdoors in the sunshine and fresh air, after you’re done gardening with them? Need something that will entertain you (as you watch the shenanginas) as much as your younger charges? ~ A gentle reminder: …
When I learned to read, you could pretty much find me with a book in my hands from there on out. Especially if that book had been written by Dr. Seuss. I was entranced by his lyrical use of seemingly normal words and by his imagination when creating others. It’s with his words that I …
Who doesn’t know a child that is fascinated by the whys and hows of weather? Even I wonder about the mysteries of our complex climates. If you know a kiddo that’s curious, or you’re looking for something to do with your kids/grandkids that’s not only fun, but expands their grey matter a bit, man, have …
While this is definitely a post for Sweet E, it’s also a post for all of us, because sometimes we can use the reminder. March is here. Did you notice? The first day of spring is thisclose. I even have photographic proof: All of this means that it’s been a couple of months since we …