To the one I love, now and always....
I love you!!!!!
Blessings...
G.R.I.T.S. (Girl Raised In The South)
Monday, February 14, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Fresh Air
I think I'm actually seeing light at the end of the tunnel! The sun has been out for a couple of days, now, even though the snow isn't quite completely melted. Temperatures are expected to warm up to at least 60 in the next couple of days. The bulbs I planted last year are about 2" high (no flowers yet). The bird feeders are full and they are flitting about. And I excitedly donned running SHORTS today for my jog in the park with my buddy, Roxxi.
It's all good.......
Blessings...
G.R.I.T.S. (Girl Raised In The South)
It's all good.......
Blessings...
G.R.I.T.S. (Girl Raised In The South)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
They come.....then go.....then come back!
Was going to devote yesterday's note to my "baby" girl, but knew that my MIL deserved the spotlight. So today I will talk about my baby..
Some things are milestones in our lives: first tooth, first step, first day at school; the list is endless. In fact, my baby was talking about that with me just Sunday afternoon while she was riding with me on a trip to my office to do a few things. She herself realizes there are important milestones; she even thinks this most recent one is the final one for her 'growing up' years. Boy, do I have news for her!!
In all fairness, it was a huge milestone. You see, we helped my baby girl move into her first apartment. She researched prices, allowables for pets, electricity, internet, car insurance....everything! I am so proud of her!!! And she has paid for it all by herself, which means she is fairly self-sufficient! These are things a parent is proud of. On the other hand, I find it a little bittersweet that my sweet baby girl doesn't need to lean on mommy and daddy so much anymore. Never fear, I am certain she will return about every other week or so for a quick hello and meal cooked by momma.
She has come and gone...will she be back? Million dollar question! Her sister is!!!
Blessings...
G.R.I.T.S. (Girl Raised In The South)
Some things are milestones in our lives: first tooth, first step, first day at school; the list is endless. In fact, my baby was talking about that with me just Sunday afternoon while she was riding with me on a trip to my office to do a few things. She herself realizes there are important milestones; she even thinks this most recent one is the final one for her 'growing up' years. Boy, do I have news for her!!
In all fairness, it was a huge milestone. You see, we helped my baby girl move into her first apartment. She researched prices, allowables for pets, electricity, internet, car insurance....everything! I am so proud of her!!! And she has paid for it all by herself, which means she is fairly self-sufficient! These are things a parent is proud of. On the other hand, I find it a little bittersweet that my sweet baby girl doesn't need to lean on mommy and daddy so much anymore. Never fear, I am certain she will return about every other week or so for a quick hello and meal cooked by momma.
She has come and gone...will she be back? Million dollar question! Her sister is!!!
Blessings...
G.R.I.T.S. (Girl Raised In The South)
Monday, February 7, 2011
The MIL
Today is the birthday of my mother-in-law. There are not words to describe how very fortunate I am to have her in my life!
Where do I even start? She and my father-in-law opened their home and arms to me when I started dating their 'baby boy'. I wanted to tell them he is neither a baby or a boy, but I would find out soon enough that your children will always be your babies. As I planned and prepared our wedding, my MIL had a few "words of wisdom" to share with me.....that I didn't receive so willingly. I haven't forgotten these words...........but I have forgiven. And since that time, she has been part of me. She was so helpful when my mama died. Who would have known that I would need her just the same 5 years later when my daddy died.
We have grown close over the years. She has shared things with me that only a mom will share with a daughter. I believe the turning point for me was this....
About 3 Christmas' ago, she and I ran to my least favorite place to pick up a couple of necessary items for the annual bar-b-q. The return trip home would take us near a cemetary where many family members are buried. She asked me to stop. As we meandered around the burial sites, she stopped at one, put her arms around me and we both cried. You see, this is the one in which her first born is buried...he was 19 at his death. It was the first time in all the years I've been in their family that she has let down her guard about her feelings. It was at this time that I was, for the first time, able to call her 'mom'. She truly is a mom to me.
I love you.......mom......
Blessings...
G.R.I.T.S. (Girl Raised In The South)
Where do I even start? She and my father-in-law opened their home and arms to me when I started dating their 'baby boy'. I wanted to tell them he is neither a baby or a boy, but I would find out soon enough that your children will always be your babies. As I planned and prepared our wedding, my MIL had a few "words of wisdom" to share with me.....that I didn't receive so willingly. I haven't forgotten these words...........but I have forgiven. And since that time, she has been part of me. She was so helpful when my mama died. Who would have known that I would need her just the same 5 years later when my daddy died.
We have grown close over the years. She has shared things with me that only a mom will share with a daughter. I believe the turning point for me was this....
About 3 Christmas' ago, she and I ran to my least favorite place to pick up a couple of necessary items for the annual bar-b-q. The return trip home would take us near a cemetary where many family members are buried. She asked me to stop. As we meandered around the burial sites, she stopped at one, put her arms around me and we both cried. You see, this is the one in which her first born is buried...he was 19 at his death. It was the first time in all the years I've been in their family that she has let down her guard about her feelings. It was at this time that I was, for the first time, able to call her 'mom'. She truly is a mom to me.
I love you.......mom......
Blessings...
G.R.I.T.S. (Girl Raised In The South)
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