I'm in the air about an hour from my first stop (Dallas) on my journey to the midwest. Internet from an airplane!
Business people use this service because their company will pay for it. I decided to splurge just to try it out. A hi tech Gramma!!! $20 well invested just for the sheer fun of it!
I land tonight about 9:30 pm Louisville time. I hate to make people pick me up at the airport that late but it was a great fare and I know my sister will take a nap when she gets old. Thanks, Janet!
Nothing new to report! Deacon weighed in at 22 lbs and mesures 31 inches long...at 9 months. He is so curious about everything within his sight. He's less cautious than Braeden was at that age ... so he has a few bruises here and there.
More from Kentucky, Alabama and Ohio!
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014
PAJAMA PARTY
Ooops! I forgot to post yesterday.
I got busy getting groceries and cooking for a gal pal dinner and overnight visit! Sharon and I have been friends for over 30 years. Off and on, as our lives went separate ways. Her children are older than mine which means carpooling and teenagers were at different times.
I made crockpot chicken with carrots, celery, onions and mushrooms ... and the ubiquitous Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup. My now "almost famous" loaded smashed potatoes and asparagus. And a teen tiny lemon bundt cake that I bought at the holiday bazaar that morning. She drinks white and I drink red. We each had our own bottle.
We chatted and played with her little pup, Brody, who is a long haired chihuahua with a wonderful personality. It was a grey grey day and I felt like I could have gone back to bed throughout the day. So at 10:00 pm, I finally said goodnight. I had a pile of magazines (recycled from neighbors) to give her and off I went. She's more of a night owl.
Good to know! Yes! We each finished our bottle!
I got busy getting groceries and cooking for a gal pal dinner and overnight visit! Sharon and I have been friends for over 30 years. Off and on, as our lives went separate ways. Her children are older than mine which means carpooling and teenagers were at different times.
I made crockpot chicken with carrots, celery, onions and mushrooms ... and the ubiquitous Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup. My now "almost famous" loaded smashed potatoes and asparagus. And a teen tiny lemon bundt cake that I bought at the holiday bazaar that morning. She drinks white and I drink red. We each had our own bottle.
We chatted and played with her little pup, Brody, who is a long haired chihuahua with a wonderful personality. It was a grey grey day and I felt like I could have gone back to bed throughout the day. So at 10:00 pm, I finally said goodnight. I had a pile of magazines (recycled from neighbors) to give her and off I went. She's more of a night owl.
Good to know! Yes! We each finished our bottle!
Friday, December 5, 2014
AS OF TODAY, NINE MONTHS OF BLISS
Wow. Another mile marker this week. Sheer bliss.
Deacon Lee Booth is officially nine months old today! Happy fun little baby with his own distinct personality. He is eating people food but still getting all his nutrition from Mother's Milk. Kate exclusively pumps for bottle feeding (because he was a lazy latcher!) and any excess is frozen for the future. They even bought a small freezer just for milk! He probably has enough to last until college!
We've been practicing using FaceTime so he will see me and hear me once a week while I am away. It does my little old heart good to see him light up when he hears my voice!
If only Poppa was here ....
Thursday, December 4, 2014
MY NEW MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
Yesterday I had to sit back and gain perspective on my first world problems. It helped. I think most of us do this automatically ... because our lives are really just not that bad. Yeh, we have financial worries. Yep, arthritis is a big bother. Eating healthy is ALWAYS an option (that sometimes we do not take).
There's an ad on Craigslist in Maui. A young college student is asking for help for her four younger brothers to have a bit of Christmas. Single Mom and she is working fulltime to pay for her studies. She was looking for gently used games and trucks.
And then I saw this post on a friend's Facebook page.
Sums it all up, doesn't it?
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS
Two nights ago my movable bed FROZE in the reading position.
I was pretty mad as I just purchased this in March! I changed batteries in the remote. I unplugged the unit for an hour. Then I called the retail outlet who said to call the manufacturer. I left a message there with no response. Then I sent an email. It's hard to coordinate repairs when I am leaving next Tuesday. The kids will have to live here (which they love!).
It's pretty cold here which made me wish I had purchased the next car package UP from what I bought ... so I could have a heated steering wheel. And remote start so the van would be warm when I got in.
At dinner, I wanted something other than what I have on hand. And that's when it hit me. These are all first world problems.
I have always had a bed (to myself unless I wanted to share). Some families sleep on the ground. Or many to a bed.
I have never gone hungry (except on purpose). And some families are so grateful for $50/month to feed their family of four.
I have always had reliable transportation and the money to put gasoline in it. I can't even imagine walking and carrying water on my shoulders.
Today I am prayerful. First world problems are not really problems at all. Minor blips in an upper middle class world. At worst. I am thankful.
I was pretty mad as I just purchased this in March! I changed batteries in the remote. I unplugged the unit for an hour. Then I called the retail outlet who said to call the manufacturer. I left a message there with no response. Then I sent an email. It's hard to coordinate repairs when I am leaving next Tuesday. The kids will have to live here (which they love!).
It's pretty cold here which made me wish I had purchased the next car package UP from what I bought ... so I could have a heated steering wheel. And remote start so the van would be warm when I got in.
At dinner, I wanted something other than what I have on hand. And that's when it hit me. These are all first world problems.
I have always had a bed (to myself unless I wanted to share). Some families sleep on the ground. Or many to a bed.
I have never gone hungry (except on purpose). And some families are so grateful for $50/month to feed their family of four.
I have always had reliable transportation and the money to put gasoline in it. I can't even imagine walking and carrying water on my shoulders.
Today I am prayerful. First world problems are not really problems at all. Minor blips in an upper middle class world. At worst. I am thankful.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
DEATH DAY ANNIVERSARY
December 2, 2014.
I allow myself a lot of remembering and a little crying. Nineteen months and counting. That's progress, I guess, as I am not counting the days any more.
He would be in his glory during the holidays. The food. The festivities. The Christmas movies. The Christmas commercials! The older he got, the more sentimental. Kate and I would tease him ... "Dad! Come quick ... here's an aluminum foil commercial for the holidays" Ha ha ha!! Back in the day, those AT&T commercials and Hallmark commercials got him every time.
Last night I was invited for dinner and made his famous (only) dessert. This couple had never met him ... but based on eating the dessert (after a FABULOUS turkey left over Shepherd's Pie) wish they would have!
I allow myself a lot of remembering and a little crying. Nineteen months and counting. That's progress, I guess, as I am not counting the days any more.
He would be in his glory during the holidays. The food. The festivities. The Christmas movies. The Christmas commercials! The older he got, the more sentimental. Kate and I would tease him ... "Dad! Come quick ... here's an aluminum foil commercial for the holidays" Ha ha ha!! Back in the day, those AT&T commercials and Hallmark commercials got him every time.
Last night I was invited for dinner and made his famous (only) dessert. This couple had never met him ... but based on eating the dessert (after a FABULOUS turkey left over Shepherd's Pie) wish they would have!
Famous Chocolate Wafer Icebox Cake. It just wasn't as wonderful as when he would make it ...
Monday, December 1, 2014
DECEMBER ALREADY???
Yikes! The Christmas season is coming on so fast. Why on earth did I decide to take two weeks out of state? It's really December already????
Thank goodness for technology. The hardest part of gift giving is deciding WHAT to give. So that part is finished. Today I just went online to Amazon and got 'er done. Gifts for my sibling gift exchange and for my Hanukkah visit with my sister were shipped directly to her house. Hopefully arriving before I need them.
The other stuff is heading this way and the kids will live at the condo while I am away, so they can bring them in and hide the boxes.
They spent the night last night as Jesse wanted to put together my three Ikea pieces for my bedroom. They look just perfect. Now to organize my stuff and two rooms will be finished.
Braeden spent a lot of today rearranging my Christmas knick knacks. And when Dad put together the shelves, he had to move a few in there. It looks rather nice!
My whole day was devoted to simply playing with the little ones while they were here. Now that my shopping is finished .... time for a glass of wine!
Thank goodness for technology. The hardest part of gift giving is deciding WHAT to give. So that part is finished. Today I just went online to Amazon and got 'er done. Gifts for my sibling gift exchange and for my Hanukkah visit with my sister were shipped directly to her house. Hopefully arriving before I need them.
The other stuff is heading this way and the kids will live at the condo while I am away, so they can bring them in and hide the boxes.
They spent the night last night as Jesse wanted to put together my three Ikea pieces for my bedroom. They look just perfect. Now to organize my stuff and two rooms will be finished.
Braeden spent a lot of today rearranging my Christmas knick knacks. And when Dad put together the shelves, he had to move a few in there. It looks rather nice!
My whole day was devoted to simply playing with the little ones while they were here. Now that my shopping is finished .... time for a glass of wine!
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