Below is a post from my mom's Facebook account the other day. I love her words and the wisdom she has. Katie recently told me "You know, some people are actually nice to they kids" (yes, she said they). We were driving to school and running late due to some unacceptable morning behavior. I was going to be late for work and I wasn't pleased with Maggie. She had to pay me $2 for my tardiness. This is not the first time and I told her she had to pay me since she was now affecting my job. I told her that her attitude and behavior that morning were completely unacceptable when my little peanut gallery decided to interject. A few days later, I told Katie she couldn't have "zert" if she didn't finish her chicken and vegetables from dinner. GaGa and Mom Mom were there visiting for our Sunday four generations dinner. Sissy then declared me a Mean Mama. How horrible I was for expecting her to eat her healthy meal and not allowing her to just consume junk! Didn't I know better?!?
So, here you have GaGa's wisdom--
This message is for my
daughter, but I'm posting it here because many others of you may relate
to this. I just have to tell you, Jen, that when your 3 year old said
you were a "mean mama" the other night, it really made me smile. I
smiled because I looked over at you and saw a cute little blonde haired
girl who also would have said those same words (along with your
brother). And, at that moment, I was so
proud of you! I know that your "meanness" means that you are doing your
job. Please continue to be "mean." Be mean about not letting them have
dessert if they don't eat their healthy food, be mean when they don't
want to hold your hand when crossing the parking lot, be mean when they
don't want to clean their room, do their homework, go to church, study
for a test, wear inappropriate clothing, watch an R-rated movie, stay
out late, go to a party that you aren't comfortable about, and thousands
of other things that are coming down the pike. Your "meanness" means
that you are setting boundaries and providing them with structure that
will help them mature and become productive adults. I'll thank you
again when we attend their college graduations, but for now I'll just
say... good job! P.S. please don't me mad at me when I offset some of
that meanness, with a little grandmotherly TLC. I've earned it!
Blog friends--what do you think? Are you a Mean Mama like me? I think I'll wear my badge proudly!
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Two Years
This man, y'all. He is the best gift in my life. Friday, we celebrated our second anniversary together. So much of what I wrote in this blog post a year ago is still true. The car door? Still hasn't gotten old. :) We have two to four kids most weekends. That has been the biggest transition we've made over the past year--having our children come together.
Since Wednesday night is our date night each week, we designated last Wednesday as our night to celebrate and had a romantic night out. It could not have been a better night. Friday night, we drove to pick up 11 and 15 an hour and a half away and had dinner with them on the way home. We exchanged gifts before we left (love my infinity necklace!) and he sent a gorgeous arrangement of flowers to my classroom during the day.
I truly love any time I get to spend with Rob, even if it is just driving in the car. We laugh so much together. He is really quick witted and loves to say random stuff to catch me off guard too. We have been having more home dates lately on Wednesday nights. He grills and we watch movies with the dogs. It's perfect. I don't need big romantic date nights frequently. I just need him and our time together just us.
Our schedules with the kids are off over the next few weekends so we don't have them together much. My girls absolutely worship the big girls. Sadly, I think there is only one night in all of October that all six are together. This weekend, we had the big girls. I was gone with some friends to Oklahoma City for a day trip on Saturday to visit a friend, but I spent the day with them today. We took the girls to an arts festival. My favorite moment was when 11 excitedly called me over to the jewelry she was looking at, showing me a necklace in the shape of a heart that said "I love my family of 6." She happily said "You need this because that's our family!" My heart could not have been happier. Rob and I looked at each other and smiled. We've come a long way. Trust me on that.
Two years and so many things are better than ever. We've been through a lot together; some tough times, hard emotions, obstacles that felt too big at times. We've created some really terrific memories along the way. We've loved each other more and stronger than I knew was possible, and we've supported each other through everything. No doubt in my mind, he is my best friend.
I'm a better person because Rob is in my life.
Happy anniversary, honey. I love you so much!
Since Wednesday night is our date night each week, we designated last Wednesday as our night to celebrate and had a romantic night out. It could not have been a better night. Friday night, we drove to pick up 11 and 15 an hour and a half away and had dinner with them on the way home. We exchanged gifts before we left (love my infinity necklace!) and he sent a gorgeous arrangement of flowers to my classroom during the day.
I truly love any time I get to spend with Rob, even if it is just driving in the car. We laugh so much together. He is really quick witted and loves to say random stuff to catch me off guard too. We have been having more home dates lately on Wednesday nights. He grills and we watch movies with the dogs. It's perfect. I don't need big romantic date nights frequently. I just need him and our time together just us.
Our schedules with the kids are off over the next few weekends so we don't have them together much. My girls absolutely worship the big girls. Sadly, I think there is only one night in all of October that all six are together. This weekend, we had the big girls. I was gone with some friends to Oklahoma City for a day trip on Saturday to visit a friend, but I spent the day with them today. We took the girls to an arts festival. My favorite moment was when 11 excitedly called me over to the jewelry she was looking at, showing me a necklace in the shape of a heart that said "I love my family of 6." She happily said "You need this because that's our family!" My heart could not have been happier. Rob and I looked at each other and smiled. We've come a long way. Trust me on that.
Two years and so many things are better than ever. We've been through a lot together; some tough times, hard emotions, obstacles that felt too big at times. We've created some really terrific memories along the way. We've loved each other more and stronger than I knew was possible, and we've supported each other through everything. No doubt in my mind, he is my best friend.
I'm a better person because Rob is in my life.
Happy anniversary, honey. I love you so much!
Friday, September 13, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
All About My Mama
Mother's Day, 2013. A little book by Maggie....
What is a mother?
A mother is a careing, sweet, pretty, loving, snuggleing person. That's what a mother is!
My favorite time with my mother is...
Going to get our nails done. I loved it and you must loved it too!
[Editor's note--we did this last Wednesday after Field Day and I took the day off work. Haven't done it for at least a year or more before that.]
My mother looks the prettiest when...
She goes to the millitery ball and when you went to heros for children meetings. That when you look pretty.
The funniest thing that ever happened to my mother is...
When you got stuck on top of a fence. That was funny.
[Editor's note number 2--I was either 11 or 12 and I got scared on top of a fence that friends and I were climbing over. All my friends scaled it with no problem. I have a fear of falling. Got to the top and cried immobilized with fear. Girls love to beg "tell us a story when you were a kid." This is a favorite, along with the Christmas tree my mother planted in our front yard when I was in the third grade.]
The most important thing in my mother's life is...
me, Allie and Katie. Espeashily Allie.
My favorite dish that my mother makes is choklet chip pancakes. She makes it like this...
First, she mixes the batter up. Then, she puts the batter on the pan. Third, she puts cholcet chips on it. Last she put it on our plates and we get to eat it! From:Maggie
All of the above came with a handmade card with her handprint coming out of a vase with flowers on the fingers. It says
Love my mom because...
She always lends a helping hand. I love her! It is so good to be her daughter!
Love, Maggie 2013
Tell you what, it is SO GOOD to be her mom!
What is a mother?
A mother is a careing, sweet, pretty, loving, snuggleing person. That's what a mother is!
My favorite time with my mother is...
Going to get our nails done. I loved it and you must loved it too!
[Editor's note--we did this last Wednesday after Field Day and I took the day off work. Haven't done it for at least a year or more before that.]
My mother looks the prettiest when...
She goes to the millitery ball and when you went to heros for children meetings. That when you look pretty.
The funniest thing that ever happened to my mother is...
When you got stuck on top of a fence. That was funny.
[Editor's note number 2--I was either 11 or 12 and I got scared on top of a fence that friends and I were climbing over. All my friends scaled it with no problem. I have a fear of falling. Got to the top and cried immobilized with fear. Girls love to beg "tell us a story when you were a kid." This is a favorite, along with the Christmas tree my mother planted in our front yard when I was in the third grade.]
The most important thing in my mother's life is...
me, Allie and Katie. Espeashily Allie.
My favorite dish that my mother makes is choklet chip pancakes. She makes it like this...
First, she mixes the batter up. Then, she puts the batter on the pan. Third, she puts cholcet chips on it. Last she put it on our plates and we get to eat it! From:Maggie
All of the above came with a handmade card with her handprint coming out of a vase with flowers on the fingers. It says
Love my mom because...
She always lends a helping hand. I love her! It is so good to be her daughter!
Love, Maggie 2013
Tell you what, it is SO GOOD to be her mom!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The way he makes me smile...
It's safe to say that he makes me happier than I could ever put into words. Just look at how I light up around him. And the way he looks at me? A true reflection of how he loves me.
I couldn't be happier.
Friday, April 12, 2013
The Old Lady
Phew, glad I got that off my chest. Thanks for all the great comments! You know, I get excited when I see a particular name on my e-mail because after this long, I do feel like I know many of the people who comment. So, thank you. You're sweet and I appreciate your words.
On to an important topic--my old girl, Brandy. Nicknames include BB (most popular), B, Beebles, Branny, and most recently, Old Lady.
This week, we celebrated Brandy's 12th birthday. My first baby has gotten so old! She came home with us when she was only five weeks old and she's been my love ever since. Brandy drives me crazy at times with her ridiculous habits of getting into the trash, eating paper towels and toilet paper, and stealing all socks, clean or dirty, to carry throughout the house. I wouldn't trade it for the world though. This dog has been my constant companion and not a day goes by that I don't at least give her a little loving and attention.
I wouldn't necessarily say she adores my children, but I think she loves them. She definitely puts up with a lot from them....
She gets benefits too. I can't tell you how many bits of food have made it into her mouth thanks to hoarding over the little ones.
In truth, B is MY dog. She loves the children. She loves MM and loves when we have visitors, but that girl will step over just about anyone to get to her Mama. She's been through it all with me--birth of all my children, Allie's death, career changes, changes in friendships, divorce. She loves me unconditionally, as I do her. Stinky breathe and all.
Who she doesn't love? This guy
This is Bandit. He is technically Military Man's puppy, but lives at my house most of the time. This week, MM has been gone for work and was gone last weekend for National Guard drill. You get the point. So, Bandit chills with us A LOT. B is not a fan. Not even a little bit. Poor old girl is so used to being a one dog family and does not appreciate this attention loving ball of energy stealing attention and jumping on her. She puts him in his place. Often. That pic is actually old. He's bigger now, close to about 30 lbs.
Happiest of birthdays to my favorite four legged friend. I'm grateful for my years of companionship and friendship she has given me and hope to have more time together. I love you, B!!
On to an important topic--my old girl, Brandy. Nicknames include BB (most popular), B, Beebles, Branny, and most recently, Old Lady.
This week, we celebrated Brandy's 12th birthday. My first baby has gotten so old! She came home with us when she was only five weeks old and she's been my love ever since. Brandy drives me crazy at times with her ridiculous habits of getting into the trash, eating paper towels and toilet paper, and stealing all socks, clean or dirty, to carry throughout the house. I wouldn't trade it for the world though. This dog has been my constant companion and not a day goes by that I don't at least give her a little loving and attention.
I wouldn't necessarily say she adores my children, but I think she loves them. She definitely puts up with a lot from them....
In truth, B is MY dog. She loves the children. She loves MM and loves when we have visitors, but that girl will step over just about anyone to get to her Mama. She's been through it all with me--birth of all my children, Allie's death, career changes, changes in friendships, divorce. She loves me unconditionally, as I do her. Stinky breathe and all.
Who she doesn't love? This guy
This is Bandit. He is technically Military Man's puppy, but lives at my house most of the time. This week, MM has been gone for work and was gone last weekend for National Guard drill. You get the point. So, Bandit chills with us A LOT. B is not a fan. Not even a little bit. Poor old girl is so used to being a one dog family and does not appreciate this attention loving ball of energy stealing attention and jumping on her. She puts him in his place. Often. That pic is actually old. He's bigger now, close to about 30 lbs.
Happiest of birthdays to my favorite four legged friend. I'm grateful for my years of companionship and friendship she has given me and hope to have more time together. I love you, B!!
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