I can’t believe I have a 30 year old daughter. DH1 threw me a surprise birthday party for my 30th in upstate New York and now 33 years later, I have a child that age. Close to midnight, before her birthday, daughter texted me: “Any last words for your eldest daughter in her twenties?” At […]
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There was a lot to do in the six weeks we were in Santa Barbara. I did get to do some interesting things before I became bedridden due to my fractured toe. I was happy to be in my native environment and I didn’t have to think about where in the world I was in
As a honeymoon gift, we flew the kids to Melbourne for a week during their spring break. I know they weren’t terribly excited about coming but DIL said “when else are we going to get a free trip to Australia?” I knew they weren’t up for the rigorous physical endurance I demanded from my son
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I never envisioned this day and while I was getting ready, I thought “mascara will be fine because I won’t cry.” Ha! I arrived at soon to be in-law’s house while the brides were getting their hair and make-up done. We had a middle eastern lunch and headed off to to the chapel. The chapel
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275. Wishful Thinking: Write about a wish you have. My mom often would impress upon us kids that she hoped that we would be a benefit to society rather than being a drain on it. I know I gave a similar sentiment to my kids but I think I have a slightly different stance. Because
