Happy New Week to all! St. Patrick's day behind, a month and two days 'til the tiny Wedding.
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Today I am thankful for family. My daughter in law to be shared with me yesterday a form of privilege she and my son have talked about: having supportive parents.
It's not just parents, it is all the loving adults that might surround a child, in short, a family. She was not aware of my family's disruption during my early years, but in my 4-year-old time frame (yes, over 60 years ago), I was bounced among 3 different households because my mother was hospitalized. So were my older sister and infant brother. 4-year-old me? Always felt loved, regardless of the living arrangement. So today I am thankful for family, be it nuclear, extended, or self-selected... and the love and support they give to one another.
Monday, March 20, 2023
Welcome to Spring! Today I am thankful for a smooth lab draw at the Dr's office, safe travel to and from, and sunshine!
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Today I am thankful that the clothing I ordered online arrived in time to try it on... some styles look fine on the models but not on me. I may end up in a different color than the bride's favorite, and that's OK. I have a month to decide!
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Today I am thankful for choices, and the time to weigh them!
The bride's colors are orange and navy.
The orange wrap dress... doesn't fit so well. The photo is on a model, from their website.
The suit they chose for my son is navy.
I am thankful I ordered two different styles (wisdom comes with age), and that I have a couple more weeks to contemplate. Navy is good for the mother of the groom, and it fits better.
Me as an aging, barefoot hippie, trying it on.
Oh, and I'm thankful that I can laugh at myself.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Today I am thankful that I'm still in the loop of at least some of the old work-place. A friend from there who just kept on working is finally deciding to retire, after a 53 year career! They have a party planned for April Fool's day, which seems appropriate for a possible surprise "no I'm not" kind of announcement, doesn't it? I've been notified by two different sources and I will try to go.
Friday, March 24, 2023
Today I am thankful for sunshine in the morning. It just starts the day with cheer!
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Today I am thankful for kid sister who dropped over to deliver pantyhose! And for drama on the TV as fiction, rather than news. 1883 is what I imagined Yellowstone would be!
Looking forward to another week of gratitude!
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DeleteYes, the love emanated from ANY source helps a child feel alive and thrive.
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DeleteA long phone call with DD in NC. I am grateful.
ReplyDeleteIt's such an uplift to talk with our adult children, isn't it?
DeleteThankful for a walk along the lake in the sunshine today with DD.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to spend a Sunday!
DeleteToday I'm grateful for making a wonderful Sunday dinner with my mom. It's nice to have her doing things in the kitchen again.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your mom is able to participate again. Onward to even more healing.
DeleteNever felt unloved as a child throught my immediate family and very large extended family and friend of my parents. Grateful for these memories.
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These childhood memories are a good basis for extending love to generations yet to come!
DeleteSpring has sprung! I'm grateful. 🌷🌼🌻
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DeleteMy mom is about 90% better now and today was the first day she did her normal chores that she hasn't done in months.
ReplyDeleteLove this reason for gratitude! What a blessing recovery is!
DeleteWhatever you wear, make sure YOU are comfortable!
ReplyDeleteAmen. Not just comfortable, but able to move in it. Dog handler. I'm always interested to see what the lady handlers wear at Westminster. How can they run in those shoes?
DeleteRain all day. I'm thankful for a warm, cozy home and no need to go out today.
ReplyDeleteApril showers, coming in March... but the little sprouts need them, and we, thankfully have those warm homes to retreat into.
DeleteToday I'm grateful to sleep-in. I've been so tired from everything and had a good sleep.
ReplyDeleteAnother great thing to fuel gratitude: good sleep!
DeleteI like the navy dress! You look great in it. As for barefoot hippie, I'm right there with you!
ReplyDeleteEspecially when trying things on. The bride has approved my choice. Now I have to think about silly things like pantyhose and shoes. Ugh!
DeleteJust had that chat with my kid. The last time I wore heels was for DD1's wedding in 2007. I managed to get through the ceremony without falling and took them off as soon as we got to the reception. Never again.
DeleteAlicia has volunteer a pair of pantyhose she doesn't wear anymore. Shoes still an issue... I could end up wearing pantyhose and running shoes. Hee.
Delete😂. Actually a pair I’ve never worn. Not sure when I bought them! These days I use the tinting life Timon and go bare as I’ve seen most women do.
Delete“ life Timon” = tinting lotion. Stupid device. A coworker wore hose recently - I’m guessing because of an injury - I sure hope they aren’t coming back!
DeleteLOL... never worn, and not sure how long ago purchased? Hope they haven't disintegrated in the package... we shall see!
DeleteBlue is my favorite color so I leaned toward the Navy dress before reading it's the chosen one. Also, the style takes me back to the good old days. A niece refers to my 'hippie' clothes as Bohemian, BOHO, chic!
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LOL... they are both kind of "hippie chic"... I now understand why old ladies dress in fashions of their youth... it makes us feel still young!
DeleteBarb, that dress is really beautiful on you. ROFLMBO – an aging, barefoot hippie. Nah.
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Thank you! Yeah, if you look at the first photo (family Thanksgiving) in the post and realize only four of us depicted are still living... aging, barefoot, hippie!
DeleteYou look great in the blue dress! I like the style and love the bare feet. My mom used to complain when I tried on dresses and left my socks on. Sometimes I do it just to have a laugh before taking them off to see what the dress really looks like. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. It will probably be too chilly do actually do bare feet on the day, but a warm beach wedding it would be wonderful! LOL... and I remember wearing socks while trying on, too!
DeleteI am grateful to have a DD nearby to help with the twice monthly grocery shopping. She is a blessing!
ReplyDeleteThe blue dress is gorgeous. Barefoot is always my first choice. 🦶🏻😊
Grown up children who reverse roles and help us out are wonderful!
DeleteWow! 54 yrs Really don't see that anymore! Congrats to your colleague. Hope you can go to the celebration.
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I'm hoping so, too.
DeleteI have no idea what happened to the comment I left yesterday.
ReplyDeleteYou still don't show in my reading list??? I'm grateful that I found you. I hope today's comment will post.
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DeleteToday had a wonderful day out with my mom.
ReplyDeleteSo good to know your mom's up to that kind of day out!
DeleteThe navy dress is gorgeous! Lovely choice. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks. Now to make sure I fit in it for the next four weeks!
DeleteIt was a nice day to rest. You still don't show on my reading list. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteI'm not on MINE, either! Oh, well. Glad you have a link, at least, and tomorrow it will be time for a new post, which hopefully will show up.
DeleteBarb, if you have posted anything new since 3/25, I’m not seeing it…what’s going on?? Eissa7
ReplyDeleteI haven't posted anything since Saturday, when I last updated this one... other than a few comments on other's blogs. Motivational slump?
DeleteI totally understand! I was FINALLY on a 4 day walking streak then my DH tested positive for Covid…I’m waiting to see if I’ll get it…so far, negative. It’s a mess since we sold our house and moved in with family while our new house is being renovated…they are immunocompromised so we moved to a hotel!! Ugh…way too old for this adventure….Eissa7 (Karen)
DeleteCondolences on the DH Covid case. I think my slump started when Dr. Osterholm (Minnesota Covid expert virologist) podcast about his own Covid positive last week. Then a cousin and his wife, 50 miles down the road--second round for them. And those of us who've already had 5 shots aren't eligible for a second booster yet because of "rules"... Yes, WAY too old for this kind of "adventure"!
DeleteSo, hugs and encouragement... get through this and keep on keeping on!