Between the two......: September 2016

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

The book I read and loved most at around age ten was

Little House in the Big Woods

I've read it several times as an adult.

Still brings me great pleasure and warm memories.

What was your favorite childhood book?

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Wednesday's Wisdom....

The arrival of granddaughter #3,
as well as the recent sale of our former home,
have necessitated a few changes to my blog.

Life is no longer completely "Between the two...."

One house,
which we are organizing more and more every day,
makes life so much simpler.

Having to spread the love among three little angels,
instead of two,
is an absolute blessing!

I started this blog several years ago as a means of documenting
my thoughts
for my daughters and granddaughters.

If they bring pleasure to anyone else, I consider that a true bonus.

I believe we all benefit when we can pass on that which has been freely given to us, whether through words or deeds.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Wednesday's Wisdom....

"You can start your day over at any time...."

I've heard that expression numerous times, from numerous sources.

Gonna put it into practice right now.

Day started well - coffee, then oatmeal. Caught up on the news.

Made a point of checking to see that the neighborhood cat was not in the front yard

before letting the basset boys out.

Forgot to check for dead birds.

Thankfully, Dudley dropped it when it became too difficult to....

Got into the Englishman's truck to head to the shops.

Windows must have been open a slight crack - damp inside. Seat quite damp.

Went to Kohl's. Tried on, no lie, about 45 bras. We all know how that can cheer you up.

Finally gave up and just purchased the least problematic one.

Caught a break at the Supermarket. Cashier let me check out my 21 items in the "20 items or less" line, after trying out 4 other registers where the line was simply not moving.

Seniors doing a month's worth of shopping. Seriously.

Smashed my knee on the door of the truck after loading up my purchases.

You see where this has been going?

So I've decided to follow that sage advice and "start my day over."

Drank another coffee and am listening to Nat King Cole.

It's a brand new day!

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Tip for a Tuesday....

It would appear that gaining wisdom is not the only advantage to growing older:

Did you know that customers "of a certain age,"

actually those of us 55 and older,

can get an extra 15% off on Wednesdays at Kohl's?

Welcome news to me!

It may be worth your time to check out other stores which offer similar discounts.

Monday, September 19, 2016

A Monday Memory....

Funny story.
So, I'm pregnant with my third child, and it's "comin on Christmas," and the baby is now six days past her due date. (Clearly, not the funny part.)

Finally, early on a Sunday evening, labor starts. I called my mother to alert her to the latest developments, as she has graciously offered to stay with daughters #1 and #2 when I go to the hospital, and I wanted to give her time to come over and get settled in calmly before the Englishman and I depart.

Now comes the funny part.

Either Mom didn't hear me when I said I still had plenty of time before I had to leave or she was just too anxious for the arrival of another grandchild, but within minutes she was behind the wheel of her Cadillac and speeding towards my house.

Yup, speeding.

Which explains the police car following her.

All the way into my driveway.

Upon reaching her destination, my mother quickly exited her vehicle and hastily headed for our front door. That's when she heard a loud male voice call out "Um, ma'am, ma'am!"

Without missing a step, "Grandma on a mission" waved her arm and emphatically shouted back, "Get away from me! I don't have time to talk to you. My daughter's having a baby!"

So shocked must have been the poor policeman's reaction that he quickly did as he was told, got back in his vehicle and departed.

Daughter #3 is expecting to deliver "Little Girl" any day now. Unlike my mother, I won't need to go and take care of little ones for her when she departs. The females currently residing in her house are of the four legged variety. But if granddaughter #3 doesn't arrive soon, before her Grandad and Aunt depart for a week's business trip in Europe, Grandmom will be flying her way up the Garden State Parkway, basset hounds in tow!

Take note, State Troopers. I won't "have time to talk to you."