tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74398295727412449822024-03-12T19:20:47.764-07:00Happiest Family On The BlockThe nitty-gritty of family life!Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-10930069591300271512015-04-07T17:43:00.000-07:002015-04-07T17:49:09.966-07:00Musings of a grandson<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px/17.56px helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">From my daughter,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000609337214" href="https://www.facebook.com/jillian.woods.37" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px/17.56px helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Jillian Woods</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px/17.56px helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">. A conversation between her and her 8 year old.</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px/17.56px helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">"Bad news tonight! Lee and Beau and I were talking about heaven and who we will see there and Beau sadly said, "...and Grandma Corle."</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px/17.56px helvetica, arial, "lucida grande", sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Me- "You mean my mom?"</span><br />
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Since then, the benefits have continued! My fingernails have started growing! They had become very unhealthy about 3 years ago. Literally splintering, splitting, peeling... they were awful! I am now going to sleep as soon as I go to bed and sleeping thru the night! Oh, joy!! My gums have stopped bleeding when I brush my teeth and my teeth are no longer hurting! No more brain fog.....<br />
AND, my husband, who started taking it about the same time I did, has almost completely stopped snoring! I am talking the guy that has had sleep apnea! I am thrilled with what the Plexus products have done for us! Check out this website to find out how this amazing products works in so many ways...and it is all natural!<br />
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More later!!Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-15587388976389568522015-03-19T21:09:00.001-07:002015-03-19T21:12:01.476-07:00For those of you who are new to my blog, here is a worthy repost. We all know what TGIF means, don't we? Thank Goodness It's Friday! That is so true, and my husband can really relate to that one.... but I found a better meaning that I would like to share with all my friends! I saw this expression at a very dear friend's house and I might be posting this every Friday for a while.<br />
TGIF<br />
Thank God I'm Forgiven!<br />
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Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-77780997664928635622015-03-19T19:38:00.000-07:002015-03-19T21:05:40.683-07:00Have you ever run across someone who personifies the definition of the word "saint"? I have been following a blog in the last few months, written by a young woman who is that person. She has all the odds stacked against her and yet she radiates joy, love, peace, faith and tranquility is the middle of the most devastating circumstances imaginable. She is dying of cancer. She is a wife, a mother of 4 little ones and above all, she is a follower of Jesus Christ! This is one of the most uplifting, soul searching, heartbreaking blogs you will ever read.. I really believe her faith would move mountains! If you have time, spend a few moments reading what she has to share.<br />
Mundane Faithfulness@ <a href="http://www.mundanefaithfulness.com/">http://www.mundanefaithfulness.com/</a>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-60301246661349568232015-03-18T23:03:00.002-07:002015-03-19T19:47:57.070-07:00I am back!Hi everyone! Wow,it is good to be back! A lot has happened in my life, in our family's life in the last few years. I have been very busy....I am still very busy but I am not going to let that stop me! Hang on to your hats and keep checking back because I have a lot to share!Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-63091876889537663282011-10-01T08:17:00.000-07:002011-10-01T08:17:47.781-07:0040th AnniversaryToday we are leaving for a week long anniversary celebration!! Don't you think we deserve it? We have been married to each other for 40 years!!! Has it been all rosy days, happy times? NO!! Has it been worth all the tears, the trials, the heartache? YES!! I hope we have 40 more years together!<br />
Here are pictures of us then and now. How are we doing?<br />
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40 years laterHappy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-70471846559248998102011-09-26T20:00:00.000-07:002011-09-26T20:00:14.296-07:00A Prayer for Growing Old Gracefully Lord, Thou knowest better than I myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.<br />
Realease me from the craving to straighten out everybody's affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody, helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems pity not to use it all; but Thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends in the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details: give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains; they are increasing and the love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by.<br />
I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility, and a lessening cocksureness when my memory seems to clash with the memory of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.<br />
Keep me reasonably sweet, for a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see the good things in unexpected places and give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so. AMEN<br />
Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-55891874091027655202011-09-23T19:32:00.000-07:002015-03-19T20:57:59.502-07:00TGIFWe all know what TGIF means, don't we? Thank Goodness It's Friday! That is so true, and my husband can really relate to that one.... but I found a better meaning that I would like to share with all my friends! I saw this expression at a very dear friend's house and I might be posting this every Friday for a while.<br />
TGIF<br />
Thank God I'm Forgiven!<br />
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Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-46331787085323237162011-09-23T11:28:00.000-07:002011-09-23T19:39:35.820-07:00Happy Marriage Do you take time for each other? I remember too well when our kids were little, that we did not take enough time for each other. There were always legitimate reasons, we thought.. the children needed me, we didn't have any money, the Mr. was working two jobs, I was worn out, etc, etc. Yes those were all reasons for not doing it, but thinking back now I realize that they could have been easily overcome.<br />
The children would be fine without me/us for a few hours.<br />
No we didn't have any extra money, but a walk in the park, and ice cream cone somewhere, window shopping at the mall, a quiet drive in the country, just a walk around the block... any of these require very little to no money to do. it would have enriched our marriage a lot if we had done these things. Now we have no kids at home and we can run away occasionally! It is fun! So, go make a date with your honey.. you will be glad you did!<br />
It is true, especially in these tough economic times that many are working two jobs. When there is added stress, it is even more important to make time to spend with each other. So hubby( or wife) comes home at 10PM...can you go anywhere...can you spend any extra money? No to all! So, what CAN you do? When he/she come home late do your best to make things pleasant for them. The house is straight and there are delicious aromas coming from the kitchen. The children are ready for bed and just waiting for a few minutes with Mom/Dad. Give them that time because that is important too. Then, get them in bed and finish preparing the dinner for your spouse. Spend an hour or two just sitting together on the sofa sharing your day with each one another... Go outside and sit on the porch together, snuggle on the porch swing.......<br />
So many time at the end of the day you will be worn out.. totally exhausted... I can't put one foot in front of the other tired. You don't feel like doing a thing! That is the time to not do anytime but take the time to plan something for in the future.. It can be so much fun to take a few minutes to plan an outing for some time later. Then the anticipation of that time can carry you through the rough days you are both having!<br />
None of these ideas are wildly exciting. Life isn't always going to be exciting, but it can be fulfilling and rewarding if you take the time to make it so. It is the little things, many times, that bring the most enjoyment, so take a minute and make things happen!!Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-56874564459276352832011-09-20T10:39:00.000-07:002011-09-23T19:38:51.428-07:00Welcoming FallIsn't fall the most wonderful time of the year?!! I think it is my favorite! I made this for a friend of mine and I think I would like one for myself. It would look so pretty on my front door.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This vintage motorhome had everything you could want... a bunk that converted into a sofa, a tiny wood stove in the corner... cooking and heat! Don't let me forget to mention that towed along behind was your own private bathroom. Your washing machine hung on the side along with your water supply. I mean this was first class!!! I bet it got a lot better gas mileage!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh yes, I forgot! If you bought this at the fair they had an <u>incredible </u>deal! They would throw in 3 dozen eggs and a chicken!! If I had needed eggs I might have been tempted!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FiOaVscVF0R79MUWStknLmJV504AuauRlVcWAUpZXd9cNJSJdFTuHQUitKImFTs_iG7Fzi4r1m4j5-v52wSzpwgg-XN2XLmPJHhxNuLNvjEJoc9VhGfE_6ayOC7dE-R14qUDLTxWoWk9/s1600/phone+pics+145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FiOaVscVF0R79MUWStknLmJV504AuauRlVcWAUpZXd9cNJSJdFTuHQUitKImFTs_iG7Fzi4r1m4j5-v52wSzpwgg-XN2XLmPJHhxNuLNvjEJoc9VhGfE_6ayOC7dE-R14qUDLTxWoWk9/s320/phone+pics+145.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-69135680346248490522011-09-15T14:38:00.000-07:002011-09-15T14:38:19.738-07:00Happy Marriage<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Guess what!!! Marriage is work!!! But it is fun work. Having a sense of humor, playing some jokes, laughing a lot, loving a lot, praying a lot...making a journey of memories. My husband and I still laugh at the jokes we pulled on each other when we were first married. Now he knows I DON'T LIKE FROGS... He came home one night with his lunch box in hand. When I opened his thermos, out jumped a tree frog and landed right on me. I was not a happy camper then, but it is so funny now when I think about it. I got him back... One morning I crept into the bathroom as he was showering, knelt down in front of the tub, reached under the shower curtain and grabbed his ankles.. OHHH, I can still hear his yell!!!!! I thought he was coming over the top! We are still married, and it has been almost 40 years of fun, work, laughter, tears, sorrows and many, many joys!!</em></span><br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia;">Relax and let me share a few tips.</span></em><br />
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<ul><li><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> Say, "I love you". Say it when you leave the house, say it on the phone, say it in a note, say it when you go to sleep. You can't say it too many times! It will be a soft whisper in the heart of your loved one throughout the day.</em></span></li>
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<ul><em><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia;">Say, "I am sorry." Ohhhhhhhhhhh, this is hard!! We all have an over-abundance of pride and we don't want to say these three simple little words. Maybe you aren't the only one who is wrong. Guess what, someone has to be first. Go ahead, swallow your pride and SAY IT!! What healing it will bring!</span></em></ul><em><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia;"> Come back for more. It will be exciting as we work through ways to make your home the "Happiest Family on the Block".</span></em>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-56355577160347090322011-09-14T09:41:00.000-07:002011-09-14T09:41:21.965-07:00Welcome WednesdayCome join the fun! Sign up for Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop and meet new friends! Grab the Welcome Wednesday button on your right and have a great Wednesday!Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-76454724620219304812011-09-13T12:57:00.000-07:002011-09-13T14:50:00.882-07:00Our Wonderful Economy!I am wondering... are all of you out there feeling the hit to your budgets as we are? Are you having to tighten your belts, put off retirement, forego the home improvements you wanted to do? Give me your thoughts. We have really felt it this year!!! I am trying to do all I can to help make ends meet, but it always seems we have too much month left over at the end o our money.<br />
Here are some of the things I have tried to do:<br />
Stay at home as much as possible<br />
Make sure I consolidate all my town trips in to one trip a week.<br />
Drive slower<br />
Buying less convenience food<br />
Eating out less<br />
Purchasing clothes on e-Bay or at secondhand stores<br />
AND, Selling on e-Bay, selling on Etsy, selling on Amazon, selling on Barnes and Noble... selling, selling, selling!!<br />
Give me your ideas! I would love to hear them!Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-18972327342945379072011-09-12T20:26:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:58:50.616-07:00What Can I Say?I cannot believe it has been almost a year since I have talked to you all! What happened, you might ask? Well, this last year has been one I never expected! Our beautiful, courageous daughter and her 2 precious little girls came to live with us, we had a granddaughter born in April and a grandson born in May, we survived an earthquake and a hurricane plus many more minor unexpected events. We are also waiting to meet a new grandchild, due in November!!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5dc_adzq-6i8fc3UnM1dHe-hZR74cDYEu6Fsn_UDFcqWn16_4UWq2j50AEjKOL4IC3PcoJql8oD6U1uZFPB7u2VMlIxPOgHth-fjvM1XOBzxZNrDHH_q-KzAnOg110a2cp7krMxqJpJT/s1600/texas+and+babies+232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5dc_adzq-6i8fc3UnM1dHe-hZR74cDYEu6Fsn_UDFcqWn16_4UWq2j50AEjKOL4IC3PcoJql8oD6U1uZFPB7u2VMlIxPOgHth-fjvM1XOBzxZNrDHH_q-KzAnOg110a2cp7krMxqJpJT/s320/texas+and+babies+232.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I will get back in the blogging mode shortly.. until then, these are my 2 newest grandchildren!Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-72687537484403555672010-11-16T20:44:00.000-08:002010-11-16T20:44:17.615-08:00Psalm 139This is so beautiful!!<object height="344" style="background-image: url(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/TddCILTWNr8/hqdefault.jpg);" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TddCILTWNr8?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TddCILTWNr8?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-2035366150199309382010-11-14T22:26:00.000-08:002010-11-16T20:42:23.641-08:00Great Little Saying!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>I saw this little saying when I was in Texas and just have to share it!!!</em></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>" Shopping with my man is like Hunting with the game warden!!"</em></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Now, how many of you agree with that?</em></span>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-45671423417264689182010-11-09T09:05:00.000-08:002010-11-09T09:05:37.261-08:00New Tuesday Blog Hops<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Check these new Tuesday Blog Hops! A great way to meet new friends, find new ideas and just have fun! Click on the buttons on the right to hop your way to fun!</em></span>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-4130869973834391182010-11-09T08:36:00.000-08:002010-11-09T08:48:03.487-08:00Happier Marriage<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>How many of us at times become very frustrated in our marriages? Probably, if we were all honest, we all have been VERY frustrated, many, many times. Sometimes it gets to the point where we just want to give it all up! I know that in my own marriage many times I thought that if HE would only change then things would be better... I didn't look at how I could change to make things better. Let's look at this from a different angle...</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>I was talking to someone recently and she was commenting on the fact that many times her husband didn't tell the truth to her. Now I don't think it was about major things.. lets assume it wasn't. She mentioned that she had asked him to pay a bill... he said he would... she asked hime again if he had... he said he did... then she found out that he hadn't paid the bill. I don't know all the ins and outs of this scenerio so I am going to just use this incident as an example.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Does this wife habitually nag and fuss at her husband? Does she criticize him about the way he does or doesn't do things? You know, he may have had a lot on his mind and just forgot to pay that bill. Then when she asked him again if he had paid it, he mentally weighed his options.... "Which is better, for me to tell the truth and have her <strong>fuss</strong> and <strong>yell</strong> at me because I forgot, or for me to <strong>not tell the truth</strong> and say I paid it, even though I didn't. I can go pay it real soon and she will not know." </em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>I am not saying that the husband should not be honest, <strong>he should always tell the truth</strong>. However, if she is constantly on his case, he might think that lying is the lesser of two evils! We, as wives, can do our part in keeping a marriage in harmony by biting our tongues when we catch ourselves starting to fuss and nag!</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Lets try this scenerio instead.... There's a bill to be paid. The wife comes to the husband and says," Honey, I know you are busy, but do you think you could pay this bill that is due? It needs to be paid right away!"</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>He responds,"Sure, I will try to remember to do it tomorrow."</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>She says," Thanks, I will call you to remind you, just in case you forget."</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Guess what? I bet he remembers!... but just in case, she can call an jog his memory and there is no conflict.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Did I always do this? NO! I wish I could say that I did, but I too often failed. It would help to create a peaceful happy home if we, as wives, remember to do our part in communicating with our husbands.</em></span><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Just a thought.....</span></em>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-2541175648828418342010-10-13T09:17:00.000-07:002010-10-13T09:17:45.717-07:00ConsistancyWhy is it so hard as mothers to be consistant with our children? When mine were young it was a constant battle to follow through when I was attempting to discipline or instruct my children.<br />
To often we say,"if you don't do "such and such" I am going to ____. Then when the particular action happens we forget to follow through.When that occurs over and over, the children very soon learn that mom does not really mean what she says. then the mery-go-round starts. Children misbehave, we threaten, children misbehave again, we threaten again, and so on and so on...... Our frustration rises... we don't understand why our children don't listen.... we get mad.... children get frustrated....<br />
What is wrong here? It is the lack of consistancy. When we tell our children to so something or not do something we should expect immediate obedience. If that is not forecoming then proper discipline should be promptly applied. It will not take too long before the child realizes that we mean business. If we tell our children that they are going to be punished if they do something, then that punishment should happen the first time, not the third, fourth or fifth time.<br />
Life will be so much more orderly, pleasant and much less stressfulfor you and for your children. Many parents do not realize that their children like order, continuity, and structure as much a we do. It gives them a great sense of security.<br />
Any thoughts?Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-33057898538181594622010-09-28T09:46:00.000-07:002010-09-29T09:55:36.373-07:00Are We "Good" Grandparents?Have you ever wondered if you were a "good" grandparent? By that I mean a grandparent that nurtures the grandchildren and supports the parents. We often see that little saying, "If momma says "NO" ask Grandma." While it sounds cute, that is not the way a grandparent should operate. Now, I am talking about normal circumstances... not cases where the parents are not fit to parent their children. When children come to visit Grandma and Grandpa, the parents should have the confidence that the grandparents are going the support their values and methods of childraising. The grandparents should be willing to abide by the same standards and principles that the parents are trying to instill in the children. What do I mean....? Here are a few examples.<br />
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If the parents don't want the children to have candy then that should be the rule at Grandma's.<br />
If mom and dad don't want the children to watch TV, there should be no TV at Grandma's.<br />
If mom and dad want their kids to eat all their food on their plates then Grandma had better make sure those plates are clean!<br />
If bedtime is at 8 o'clock, then the pjs go on at 7:30 and the teeth are brushed and prayers said by 8:00.<br />
You get the idea?? This is so important if there is going to be a healthy and happy relationship between parents and grandparents. It really isn't that hard either!<br />
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Happy Grandparenting!Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-41503246969968592802010-09-17T11:39:00.000-07:002010-09-17T11:41:39.483-07:00* Etiquette En Vogue: HOW TABLE MANNERS BENEFIT KIDS LATER IN LIFE<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Check out this great blog. We need more of this kind of wonderful advise!</em></span><br />
<a href="http://etiquetteenvogue.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-table-manners-benefit-kids-later-in.html#comment-form">* Etiquette En Vogue: HOW TABLE MANNERS BENEFIT KIDS LATER IN LIFE</a>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-43858822785987953002010-09-16T22:45:00.001-07:002010-09-16T22:45:31.003-07:00Going Camping!!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>We are going camping tomorrow!. I can't wait! My family including my husband, 4 of my 6 children and their spouses and children, my 2 brothers, their spouses, children and grandchildren... for a total of 38 people!!! Are we crazy? Maybe, but it is a fun crazy! We are all so close and always have so much fun together!</em></span>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-3508952900018748362010-09-15T13:28:00.001-07:002010-09-17T08:58:11.077-07:00Homeschool! Yes or No<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Help!! I don't know what to do!!</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>I homeschooled my children for 19 years from start to finish. IT IS A BIG JOB!!! It is a job I have never regretted, but it can be overwhelming. Maybe you are not ready to take the plunge yet. You might be hesitant to take that BIG step. There are so many things to think about, especially if you are going to teach several grade levels. Now is the time to start planning for next year.Where do you start?</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>If you’re new to the idea of homeschooling, you will have questions. I am sure you have been overwhelmed at the different choices you have to make. How can you possibley prepare for the school year and all that comes with it? Do you have to buy a specific curriculum, or do you even need one? Before you allow yourself to get too stressed, the following guidelines might help to make the process easier.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>1. Learn your state’s homeschooling laws. Each state has their own laws concerning educating your child. Some states require the curriculum to be submitted and approved before the school year begins. Some require testing every year. A few states require a weekly of bi-weekly check of a child's progress.It is the parents responsiblity to make sure you understand and obey the laws in your state.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>2. Write down your educational goals for your child. Is your child one who will want to go to college or not. Are they more interested in working with their hands or is math, English and history what excites them? Taking the time to think about this will help you decide which curriculum will best meet those goals. It will also give you a guide to see if you’re on track throughout the year.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>3. Develop an educational philosophy by determining what you believe to be important. While we believed that our children's academic education was important, their spiritual, moral and emotional development were even more important. Are you concerned just about academics, or do you consider character development to be equally important? Do you want your child to be able to learn for a test, or do you want them to learn to think for themselves?</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>4. Decide what type of personality your family has – do you normally schedule everything down to the minute, or are you more spontaneous. Knowing this one piece of information can make a big difference in choosing the style or method of homeschooling you choose. Many curriculums are very structured and allow very little "wiggle room", while others offer greater flexibility.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>5. Know your child’s learning style? Are they a hearing, seeing, or doing learner? Knowing their learning style will help you determine what items you will need to best meet their ability to learn.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>If your children are very young, you don’t have to purchase the latest curriculum. Spend time with them helping them learn to write their alphabet, learn simple math, and prepare them to learn to read. Small workbooks available at most discount stores. Making school fun when they are young will help form their outlook for school later in life. Use candy or beans to teach math concepts. Teach them to form their letters properly, use shaving cream or rice on a cookie sheet. As you can see, you don’t need to spend a great deal of money to teach the basics.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>After teaching the basics, make sure your child has an opportunity for fun. Get involved in a support group with other homeschoolers. These groups can be a great help to you and to your children. Each mother can take turns hosting a day with the kids. By teaching something collectively while the children interact with each other, the children are learning to experience healthy competition. Plan some play days or field trips. let the children run and work off some of their pent-up energy. Having a support group helps moms, as well, especially when you have questions or need guidance.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Subscribe to some homeschooling magazines or newsletters. This will also help when you have questions because you’ll be able to see how other people homeschool and learn how they handle the different aspects of daily life while homeschooling. It will help you to know that you’re not alone.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Plan on going back to school yourself; continue reading and learning as you teach your child. When my kids got to the middle school years, I realized how rusty my algebra was. I decided to go to our l ocal junior college and take a course in algebra. I was so glad I did! There will always be new things to learn, so plan on becoming a life learner. As your child grows you may need to try a different approach. By reading and learning along the way, you’ll be better able to make the necessary changes.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Choosing to homeschool is not always an easy decision to make. However, when you realize that you can do it and follow these basic guidelines, you’ll soon realize that you made the right choice. Homeschooling is an awesome opportunity for you, your family, and your children to learn and grow together.</em></span>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439829572741244982.post-67397803754194832292010-09-14T11:32:00.000-07:002010-09-14T11:32:31.947-07:00Be Joyful Always: Time for Cooking<a href="http://etrabelsie.blogspot.com/2010/09/time-for-cooking.html#comment-form">Be Joyful Always: Time for Cooking</a>Happy Grammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839624893715429432noreply@blogger.com0