This captures the small bedtime rituals a little girl as she is settling down for the night, and offers glimpse into a dream time world as the she drifts gently into sleep. Come along with her and snuggle down, close your eyes , and imagine yourself drifting gently away with her on this sleepy, dreamtime journey as she says ”Night-night” to the world. […]
Dear Mom, Now that I have children and grandchildren of my own, I’m beginning to realize what a challenge it is to find the balance between encouraging them to continually strive to do better and instilling confidence in them and letting them know that I’m happy with their best efforts. I’d like to know your […]
Late one night, Ruth- Ann came home from a date with her boyfriend. Her crestfallen face was streaked with tears.” You look as gloomy as a treed coon”, said her mama. What’s wrong, darlin’? “Billy- Ray proposed to me tonight,” Ruth Ann replied. ”Well, hush my mouth!” her mama shouted with joy. “Ain’t that the […]
Since the beginning of time loving brides and grooms have had the privilege of picking out their life partners. However, it’s a different story for the groom’s mother when she becomes partners fused together with her daughter in law after the ”I Do’s.” Mother in-laws have shared that at first they find their new role was a daunting challenge especially if she wasn’t consulted or didn’t give her consent. But it’s a challenge that can be overcome the […]
Some gals holler, others get very, very quiet. How do you let people know you are mad? Personally, I’m a walker just let me go for a long walk and talk it out to myself and then I return a different gal. How about you? Are you a cupboard door slammer or maybe you just get very, […]
The conflicts between mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws is still going on it has raged throughout all of history. Nearly 2000 B.C. Rebekah complained to her husband, Isaac, that her daughters-in-law were making her life so miserable that she would rather not even be alive. Read Genesis 27:46). Today, some 4,000 years later, women are still complaining to their […]
Margaret Mead wrote: “The closet friends I have made all through my life have been people who grew up close to a loved and loving grandmother or grandfather.” In part, she attributed the strong bond between grandchildren and grandparents to the fact that they are united against a “common enemy” the parents. It begins to dawn […]
Every now and then a song comes along that speaks to our hearts “Babies Don’t Keep” is one of them. I’m not sure who the author is but I do know that Betty Jean Robinson recorded it many years ago. When I was a young mother I routinely quoted the words to “Babies Don’t Keep” throughout the day especially […]
Being a grandparent in today‘s world isn’t what it use to be, it’s better. If you’re already a grandparent you know that being a grandparent today isn’t just about babysitting and boasting it can be the most challenging role of your life. Grandparents today are so different from all other generations especially from their grandparents. A new grandparent […]
Grandparents love indulging grandchildren, love surprising them, love giving them presents, and love seeing the smiles on their fabulous faces when they walk in the door. It’s so much fun! Isn’t it? A recent grandparent poll asked grandparents this question: Do you have a grandparent rival? 62% said, Yes I can’t help it and 38% said, No […]
Every now and then a children’s book comes along that sparks our imaginations and puts a smile on our faces and A Lot Of Otters is one of those books. The other day my sister called me to tell me how much she enjoys swimming with her grandson who has autism. She went on to tell me how much […]
What is more appropriate than birth for our beginning? A new child in the world offers a rich opportunity to honor the baby, the parents, the space where they will live, the already-existing siblings, the grandparents and extended family and friends. The actual birth process itself as well as preparation for it already creates special moments. As […]
You don’t have to teach your grandchildren how to bake a cake like the one in this picture of a Betty Crocker birthday circus cake. All you need to do is teach them a few simply things about cooking and how your kitchen gadgets work. Here are few suggestions to help you to think about what you and your grandchildren might […]
The days of true romance and passion are back. Kissing your love no longer needs to be a routine event bordering on the tedious. Put some fire back into your romance with a different kind of kiss. Whatever the mood or the time, there is a kiss to fit the moment. You and your love can continually discover […]
Last summer I was performing one of my favorite grandmotherly duties, which is spoiling my grandson’s rotten! Their names are Jeremy and Jesse. This particular time we were eating ice cream on a hot summer day. It was a special treat, and they were enjoying it thoroughly. Suddenly, Jeremy scrunched up his little five-year-old face and started pounding […]
“Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five I still had pimples.” Author George Burns. ” One of the problems about retirement is that it gives you more time to read about retirement.” This is Bob’s story about life after retirement. Dear Friends, It is important for men to remember that as women grow older it […]
Elizabeth and Julie have a lot in common they work in the same office, have the same duties and earn the same salary. They both like movies and meet every friday night at the movie theater. So how can you tell which one is the grandmother? Easy! The one who goes to the store on her lunch hour, calls to […]
Sometimes living with a toddler can seem like you are living in Seuss Landing? We all know how exhausting a toddler can be for both parents and grandparents. One of the best things you can do for your children is pinch hit when they need it and your schedule permits. Of course, you’ll also have to […]
Having fun with our kids is like a slice of pie. Think about a pie not as a fruit pie, but as a pie of life with slices that define different, slices of family life. One slice is childhood, the next slice is the parenting years, followed by the early adult slice and the largest slice is the empty nest years. If we live out our average life […]
Throughout history moms have been applauded for their ability to do many different roles. Some moms are cab drivers. “I’ll pick you up after school.” No computer for one hour for hitting your brother. Still others fashion consultants: Don’t forget your coat its cold outside or great at compromises; tonight’s special is pizza or pizza. Which can […]
