A mean pirate or two

Grandpa makes a mean pirate!

So does Ross!

URRRRRGGGG!

Mother's Day

To all of you Mothers - I hope you had a great day on Mother's Day.

My mother always said to me "Enjoy those precious little children because they grow up too quickly!" She was right!

My husband asked me what I enjoyed most about being a mother. My thoughts immediately went back to the many times I fed my babies in the middle of the night. The routine was the same for all of them. When they woke up for their feedings, the house would be so quiet and dark. After changing their diapers I would carry them into the living room where the Lazyboy chair was. There were no other distractions during these times. It was just me and my sweet little babies. As we gently rocked together, they snuggled in my arms and hungrily nursed. I loved to just gaze at their beautiful little faces. Their precious little hands so delicate and perfectly formed. I would take their tiny little fingers in mine and gently caress them. I often examined their feet, tickled their soles and rubbed their little toes. I could not help but marvel at how sweet and so very beautiful they were.

After nursing awhile, they would glance up at my face with their eyes, stop sucking and quickly pull away from my breast. For a few seconds they would just stare into my eyes as if connecting to my soul, then, for a very brief moment, they would break into the cutest wide grin. My heart would melt and for that moment, as I smiled back, my world was absolutely perfect.

I am starting to like being a kid

Conversation at the Dairy Queen

Grandson while licking his ice cream cone: Grandma, I am starting to like being a kid.

Grandma: Why is that?

Grandson: Because this ice cream cone is free.

Grandma: No it's not, honey. Grandpa had to pay for it.

Grandson: Yea, but it was free for me!

Free ice cream cones, Who wouldn't like being a kid!

This little kiddy played Wii, Wii, Wii all day long

This little kiddy got a Wii for Christmas.

This little kiddy wants one.

This little kiddy played bowling, shooting cows, and more.

This little kiddy played none.

This little kiddy played Wii, Wii, Wii all day long!

Which Kiddy is better off??

Blessings

I saw a plaque at my grandkids other grandparents house that said,
"Some of my greatest blessings call me grandma".

This is exactly how I feel. It is great to have grandkids. They are all so special and unique. It is a joy to watch them grow up and to be a part of their lives.
We just traveled out west to see our new twin grandchildren, Braxton and Kylee. They are so tiny and so sweet.

One of the best perks about being a grandparent is that we get to hold them, play with them, and then leave and have a good nights sleep. And when they are not being so sweet - we can give them back to Mom and Dad, who are stuck with them.

Hubby says that grandkids are parents reward for having children. So true!

We have been greatly rewarded and are very blessed!

Hubby discovers Facebook

He has friends!

He has friends!

(Ok so, so most of them are under the age of 35. What's your point!)

He has friends!!!!!

The Curious Case of Carol M.

I was born, I was a child, and then I became a teenager

Description of me as a teenager –
Had wild mood swings
Was Overly Emotional
Broke out in tears at any given moment
Was quick to blow up at people
Questioned everyone and everything
Had a desire to run away and just have fun
Was self centered
Was concerned about how my body looked
Was obsessed with ____ (this is a family blog)
Stayed up late
Tried to figure out who I wanted to be and what I believed.

Finally I became a responsible adult, parent, worker.
I raised my own teenagers. I survived! (Mostly)
They become responsible adults (I think)
Life is good! I can travel, enjoy Hubby, and be content!

Bam – Menopause hits!

Description of me as a Menopausal Women –
Have wild mood swings
Am overly emotional
Break out in tears at any given moment
Am quick to blow up at people
Question everyone and everything
Have a desire to run away and just have fun
Am self centered
Am concerned about how my body looks
Have an obsession with ____ (just about everything)
Stay up late (cause I can't sleep)
Trying to figure out who I am and what I believe

Uh mm...

sounds...

familiar...

Hey... I think life is just one big cycle!

Wait a minute. What do I have to look forward to if life is a cycle?

I quit now!

(Go see the movie "A Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons", this post will make more sense!)

Just Sharing

Grandson: "Grandma if you don't want your orange roll I will eat it for you!"

Grandpa: "Let Grandma eat, you already had an orange roll."

Grandson: "I am just being nice!"

Grandma: "You are huh! How's that?"

Grandson: "I've learned my lesson."

Grandma: "What lesson is that?"

Grandson: "To share - I was just sharing! That's nice right?"

Makes sense to me!