So I have been getting up and writing a play for next Christmas. It is not as light as my other plays, but for some reason I felt it needed to be written. I may never use it. Who knows.
Things are moving along at such a fast pace that I guess my mind doesn't want to take the time to sleep. I'll catch up later.
IF you are a mother do you remember the last month before you had the baby? It was a happy scary time. We are having a baby shower for one of the young ladies at church tomorrow. This will be her second child, but she said even though she knows what's going to happen she still is scared. I know I was both times too. You know it's harder to decorate when you don't know if it will be a boy or girl. I went to the thrift shop and there were these ceramic over halls in pink and one in blue. They are planters for flowers I think, but I stuck tissue paper and fake leaves in them and they will be decoration . With both of my boys their grandmother used to buy over halls. they were so nice and kept their diapers from drooping. I hope tomorrow goes smoothly or if not at least be memorable.
Sunday I am going to a concert given by John Tesch. He is so good at playing the piano. His advertisement for tickets sounds wonderful. Should put me more in the Christmas spirit.
I am sure you are busy too. take time to smell the cookies and pine. Then you will be able to think about why we celebrate with all that joy around you. Sass
Friday, December 4, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
What a week
The 23rd was one son's birthday, then the 25Th the other, next came thanksgiving, and today was our 45Th anniversary. We seem to like the month of Nov. for celebrating. there are more birthdays and anniversary's for the family, but this week alone is enough.
when I think that 45 years ago we became husband and wife it makes me smile, laugh even. It wasn't what I had pictured as a child for my future.
First I didn't think I would get married. as you can tell I wasn't one of those girlie girls who got together with friends and decided what kind of wedding I wanted and how many kids, and all the other stuff many girls talk about.
I don't exactly know what I expected. I don't think I expected anything. I am one of those people life just happens to. I kind of glide along and let life take me wherever it wants.
I didn't have a real plan for making money and getting an education. We had very little money in my family so college was out of the question for the girls, and my grades were not that great because I had to work after school , and to tell the truth i didn't have much get up and go at that time. Every job I have ever tried for I got and I slowly worked my way up the ladder at the company I retired from. I even got an associates degree which I just sort of got because my boss told me I had to. to be management.
As I look back I find we have had all we needed through the years. we had two healthy children and grandchildren, a comfortable beat up old house, a car and usually a truck to get around in, a boat for fishing , a computer for me to play on, and most importantly we have had our faith . through good times and not so good times that has been my constant. I always had someone to go to. Now with our health problems I find I go to him more often than when we were young and invincible. we are comfortable and what more could I want, as the song goes I got the sun in the morning and the moon at night oh! and a good man by my side. . Love you honey happy anniversay..
when I think that 45 years ago we became husband and wife it makes me smile, laugh even. It wasn't what I had pictured as a child for my future.
First I didn't think I would get married. as you can tell I wasn't one of those girlie girls who got together with friends and decided what kind of wedding I wanted and how many kids, and all the other stuff many girls talk about.
I don't exactly know what I expected. I don't think I expected anything. I am one of those people life just happens to. I kind of glide along and let life take me wherever it wants.
I didn't have a real plan for making money and getting an education. We had very little money in my family so college was out of the question for the girls, and my grades were not that great because I had to work after school , and to tell the truth i didn't have much get up and go at that time. Every job I have ever tried for I got and I slowly worked my way up the ladder at the company I retired from. I even got an associates degree which I just sort of got because my boss told me I had to. to be management.
As I look back I find we have had all we needed through the years. we had two healthy children and grandchildren, a comfortable beat up old house, a car and usually a truck to get around in, a boat for fishing , a computer for me to play on, and most importantly we have had our faith . through good times and not so good times that has been my constant. I always had someone to go to. Now with our health problems I find I go to him more often than when we were young and invincible. we are comfortable and what more could I want, as the song goes I got the sun in the morning and the moon at night oh! and a good man by my side. . Love you honey happy anniversay..
Monday, November 23, 2009
Today our baby turns 40
Hard to believe, but it's true. Today our baby turns 40. Looking back on all the joy we have had raising our two sons I thank God so very much for all he has given this family. We have definitely had times of struggle, either financially or emotional, but we made it through and came out strong.
I remember how difficult the pregnancy was, the Dr. kept telling me I should be on bed rest, but I had made up my mind that if God wanted me to have this baby he would give it to me as I went about my normal life. You see we had lost my brother that year and the family was needing to draw together and help each other. My husband had recently started at the police dept. and that was stressful, since it was the time or the racial riots and things were very tense. We also had a three year old little boy who needed my attention. Oh how I loved my oldest son. We were very close because before becoming a police officer my husband had been in Viet Nam. So it was just him and I for a year with the extreme help of my family. I knew I had enough love to bring another baby into the family and even with miscarriages we persevered and then we were a family of four.
Don't let anyone tell you there is not love at first sight. Pure love Everyone thought we would have a girl, but somehow I always knew it would be another boy. We named him after our brothers. Poor child. Isn't it funny how the name fits right away? My mother used to tell us "don't give your child a name that wouldn't sound good with president in front of it. cause you never know." You know a cutsie name. With a last name like ours, the press could make a lot of jokes it the first name wasn't distinguished.
when I took our new son in for his six month check up the kindly old DR. said " I think you have a hyper son." No kidding.! Our now four year old had been so calm and laid back, but this one was off the wall. We discussed how to handle him and it was decided that no drugs . So a routine was set up for the whole family. No sweets after 5, strict rules and routines so he would have structure, which is very much needed with hypers. We followed those rules all through his growing years. It is funny but even after he was grown and on his own I remember he came to visit one time and I asked if he would like a coke. " No thanks, he said I have had my one for the day. A rule since the beginning. They now use that same rule for their children.
I could go on and on about how proud I am of my little family and the good strong men they are today. Very respectful and polite. The respectful part was drilled into them by their Dad the polite by Mom. Some people say they are Mama's boys, whatever that means, and if that means they have me on this pedestal then yes , I hope they are mama's boys. and please God don't ever let me do anything to make them take me off that pedestal.
Happy 40th birthday DGD Oh how we love you. Have a good one.
I remember how difficult the pregnancy was, the Dr. kept telling me I should be on bed rest, but I had made up my mind that if God wanted me to have this baby he would give it to me as I went about my normal life. You see we had lost my brother that year and the family was needing to draw together and help each other. My husband had recently started at the police dept. and that was stressful, since it was the time or the racial riots and things were very tense. We also had a three year old little boy who needed my attention. Oh how I loved my oldest son. We were very close because before becoming a police officer my husband had been in Viet Nam. So it was just him and I for a year with the extreme help of my family. I knew I had enough love to bring another baby into the family and even with miscarriages we persevered and then we were a family of four.
Don't let anyone tell you there is not love at first sight. Pure love Everyone thought we would have a girl, but somehow I always knew it would be another boy. We named him after our brothers. Poor child. Isn't it funny how the name fits right away? My mother used to tell us "don't give your child a name that wouldn't sound good with president in front of it. cause you never know." You know a cutsie name. With a last name like ours, the press could make a lot of jokes it the first name wasn't distinguished.
when I took our new son in for his six month check up the kindly old DR. said " I think you have a hyper son." No kidding.! Our now four year old had been so calm and laid back, but this one was off the wall. We discussed how to handle him and it was decided that no drugs . So a routine was set up for the whole family. No sweets after 5, strict rules and routines so he would have structure, which is very much needed with hypers. We followed those rules all through his growing years. It is funny but even after he was grown and on his own I remember he came to visit one time and I asked if he would like a coke. " No thanks, he said I have had my one for the day. A rule since the beginning. They now use that same rule for their children.
I could go on and on about how proud I am of my little family and the good strong men they are today. Very respectful and polite. The respectful part was drilled into them by their Dad the polite by Mom. Some people say they are Mama's boys, whatever that means, and if that means they have me on this pedestal then yes , I hope they are mama's boys. and please God don't ever let me do anything to make them take me off that pedestal.
Happy 40th birthday DGD Oh how we love you. Have a good one.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Here is the diet
IN ten week's you should lose 52 Pounds
Breakfast:
1/2 Grapefruit or unsweetened juice
2 eggs any style
2 strips of bacon
Lunch
1/2 grapefruit or unsweetened juice
Salad any dressing fat free
Meat, any style, any amount, chick beef, pork, etc
Dinner
1/2 Grapefruit or unsweetened juice
Meat, any style, any amount (fish may be substituted)
Vegetable, any greens or red (cooked in butter/any seasoning)
Or Salad any dressing fat free
Coffee or tea ( one cup)
Instructions
1. At nay meal you may eat until you are full, until you cannot eat anymore.
2. Do not eliminate anything from the diet. Especially do not skip bacon at breakfast or omit salads. It is the combination of foods that burn off fat.
3. the grapefruit is important because it acts as a catalyst that starts the burning process.
4. Cut down on coffee, it affects the insulin balance that hinders fat burning process.
Limit yourself to one cup at mealtime.
5. Do not eat between meals. If you eat the combination foods suggested, you will not get hungry.
6. The diet completely eliminates sugars and starches which are lipids and does not form fat. It helps burn fat so you can fry foods in butter and use butter generously on vegetables.
7. Do not eat desserts, breads, white vegetables, or sweet potatoes. You may double or triple helpings for meat, salad, or vegetables. Eat until you are stuffed. The more you eat the more weight you will lose.
8. You can lose 10 pounds in 10 days. You will not lose the first 4 days, but you will lose 5 pounds on the 5th day. You will lose 1 1/2 pounds every 2 days until you are where you want to be.
this diet is given to heart patients needing to lower weight fast for by-pass surgery.
All soft drinks need to be diet and caffeine free.
Note: DO NOT eat white onions, potatoes, celery ( you may have red onions, broccoli, lettuce, bell peppers, green onions, cabbage, carrots, radishes, spinach, tomatoes.
Important: Stay on the diet for twelve days, stop diet for tow days.
this was given to us by a dietitian at the hospital. I can't wait for Saturday it will be day thirteen and a free day. Chocolate here I come. We are going to a 50th wedding party that day so there should be good stuff all over the place.
If you try it let me know. I would be interested in hearing your results. Good luck
Sass
Breakfast:
1/2 Grapefruit or unsweetened juice
2 eggs any style
2 strips of bacon
Lunch
1/2 grapefruit or unsweetened juice
Salad any dressing fat free
Meat, any style, any amount, chick beef, pork, etc
Dinner
1/2 Grapefruit or unsweetened juice
Meat, any style, any amount (fish may be substituted)
Vegetable, any greens or red (cooked in butter/any seasoning)
Or Salad any dressing fat free
Coffee or tea ( one cup)
Instructions
1. At nay meal you may eat until you are full, until you cannot eat anymore.
2. Do not eliminate anything from the diet. Especially do not skip bacon at breakfast or omit salads. It is the combination of foods that burn off fat.
3. the grapefruit is important because it acts as a catalyst that starts the burning process.
4. Cut down on coffee, it affects the insulin balance that hinders fat burning process.
Limit yourself to one cup at mealtime.
5. Do not eat between meals. If you eat the combination foods suggested, you will not get hungry.
6. The diet completely eliminates sugars and starches which are lipids and does not form fat. It helps burn fat so you can fry foods in butter and use butter generously on vegetables.
7. Do not eat desserts, breads, white vegetables, or sweet potatoes. You may double or triple helpings for meat, salad, or vegetables. Eat until you are stuffed. The more you eat the more weight you will lose.
8. You can lose 10 pounds in 10 days. You will not lose the first 4 days, but you will lose 5 pounds on the 5th day. You will lose 1 1/2 pounds every 2 days until you are where you want to be.
this diet is given to heart patients needing to lower weight fast for by-pass surgery.
All soft drinks need to be diet and caffeine free.
Note: DO NOT eat white onions, potatoes, celery ( you may have red onions, broccoli, lettuce, bell peppers, green onions, cabbage, carrots, radishes, spinach, tomatoes.
Important: Stay on the diet for twelve days, stop diet for tow days.
this was given to us by a dietitian at the hospital. I can't wait for Saturday it will be day thirteen and a free day. Chocolate here I come. We are going to a 50th wedding party that day so there should be good stuff all over the place.
If you try it let me know. I would be interested in hearing your results. Good luck
Sass
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
I have nothing to say
I have been in one of those moods where I have nothing to say. I sit here with a blank look on my face trying to come up with something poetic or witty and there is nothing.
We are working on the Christmas play that I have written and I can't even get excited about that. I seem to get in these moods more and more as I get older.
There is so much to do and I am doing it but not with grace and poise. Three of us are giving a baby shower and I have been getting winners gifts and decorations plus a gift for the shower and my hubby was teasing me about showing a little enthusiasm. Red hatters is this week and I don't want to go, but I will. Birthdays for most of my family, anniversary's, and then Christmas.
So got to get with it and enjoy all these fun things.
But mostly I am hungry. We started on a diet a week ago Monday, so we are on our 9Th day. It is very strict and I am determined to stick with it. So far I have not cheated at all. No sugars and no starches. I have lost 8 pounds so far. In ten weeks I am supposed to lose 50 pounds. I really don't think I will lose that much , but would be happy with 25. I think my hubby is surprised I have made it this far without giving up. I am too. I will let you know if I stick with it, if not it will probably never be talked about again.
Dee you are so kind. Please forgive me for not being as good a friend as you.
We are working on the Christmas play that I have written and I can't even get excited about that. I seem to get in these moods more and more as I get older.
There is so much to do and I am doing it but not with grace and poise. Three of us are giving a baby shower and I have been getting winners gifts and decorations plus a gift for the shower and my hubby was teasing me about showing a little enthusiasm. Red hatters is this week and I don't want to go, but I will. Birthdays for most of my family, anniversary's, and then Christmas.
So got to get with it and enjoy all these fun things.
But mostly I am hungry. We started on a diet a week ago Monday, so we are on our 9Th day. It is very strict and I am determined to stick with it. So far I have not cheated at all. No sugars and no starches. I have lost 8 pounds so far. In ten weeks I am supposed to lose 50 pounds. I really don't think I will lose that much , but would be happy with 25. I think my hubby is surprised I have made it this far without giving up. I am too. I will let you know if I stick with it, if not it will probably never be talked about again.
Dee you are so kind. Please forgive me for not being as good a friend as you.
Friday, November 6, 2009
The thing about birthdays is
It comes and goes so fast. I love love love hearing from everyone and am constantly surprised at some who get in touch.
I was given a surprise birthday party by a very good friend. It was so nice. There were about 20 of us at the restaurant. Some were couples and since it was during the week some without their partners. we talked, laughed, and ate. What more could you ask. My favorite cake is lemon with lemon icing. She made it for me what a friend.
But you know the most precious thing about the party besides the togetherness was the cards. Not necessarily the message in the cards, but the message they write to you. this is one time when you feel like you hear how they really feel about you. I assume they mean what they say since they took the time to write it down. It seems to confirm to me that they like me as much as I like them. Makes me like them more. I like the gifts, don't get me wrong, but I like cards and have read them 2 times so far and I am sure I will read them a few more times too.
Do you take home the balloons and let them go one by one and make wishes for the coming year? I was told about this and decided to try it this year. I'm not sure how many balloons I had but they are way up there now. I thought of the strangest thing as I watched. It seemed like the balloon that went the highest, that I could see , suddenly a finger reached out and took it behind a cloud. I guess God has a new toy. I sure hope he likes it, and that it keeps air in for a long time.
today was the second day to celebrate. Isn't that nice two days of fun. Hubby took me to lunch and we got hair cuts. In between we visited friends and shopped. And of course ate more of that wonderful lemon cake. talked to most of the family at some time today too. the grandchildren along with Mom and Dad sang happy birthday. The best music I ever heard.
Got new jammies and robe. washed them and am wearing them now. Snug as a bug in a rug.
Life is good. Too bad you have to get older to get all this attention.
OH well, if it's your birthday too this is for you. Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday my friend happy birthday to you. God loves us too isn't that great?
Nite nite Sass
I was given a surprise birthday party by a very good friend. It was so nice. There were about 20 of us at the restaurant. Some were couples and since it was during the week some without their partners. we talked, laughed, and ate. What more could you ask. My favorite cake is lemon with lemon icing. She made it for me what a friend.
But you know the most precious thing about the party besides the togetherness was the cards. Not necessarily the message in the cards, but the message they write to you. this is one time when you feel like you hear how they really feel about you. I assume they mean what they say since they took the time to write it down. It seems to confirm to me that they like me as much as I like them. Makes me like them more. I like the gifts, don't get me wrong, but I like cards and have read them 2 times so far and I am sure I will read them a few more times too.
Do you take home the balloons and let them go one by one and make wishes for the coming year? I was told about this and decided to try it this year. I'm not sure how many balloons I had but they are way up there now. I thought of the strangest thing as I watched. It seemed like the balloon that went the highest, that I could see , suddenly a finger reached out and took it behind a cloud. I guess God has a new toy. I sure hope he likes it, and that it keeps air in for a long time.
today was the second day to celebrate. Isn't that nice two days of fun. Hubby took me to lunch and we got hair cuts. In between we visited friends and shopped. And of course ate more of that wonderful lemon cake. talked to most of the family at some time today too. the grandchildren along with Mom and Dad sang happy birthday. The best music I ever heard.
Got new jammies and robe. washed them and am wearing them now. Snug as a bug in a rug.
Life is good. Too bad you have to get older to get all this attention.
OH well, if it's your birthday too this is for you. Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday my friend happy birthday to you. God loves us too isn't that great?
Nite nite Sass
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Story time kiddies
Once upon a time there was a king and queen who had two sons. Prince DG and Prince TP. They were both handsome young men and intelligent too. the king and queen were very proud of both of them. the princes were very much alike and yet very much different. That sounds wrong I know, but true. In the early years they were very close and did almost everything together, which was unusual because there was 4 years difference in their ages. As time went along each prince chose to follow his own path. Prince DG chose military life and settling down with a princess and having a family. Prince TP waited until he was older and then thought he had found the princess to make his life complete. Not so this was not to be. So now prince TP had to start all over again. In the process of trying to be happy the two princes lost even more of their closeness.
Now for the happy part. Recently the two princes have been talking more and discussing life's difficulties. Both princes have had upsetting news this week, but the king and queen know both will come out on top, because as I said before they are both intelligent men, and they have each other to talk to. the princes are both having birthdays this month. Wouldn't it be great if things started going great for them both as early birthday presents? the queen is having a birthday this week and that is what she wishes for. The king and queen are also having their anniversary this month and the same wish applies. Then they all will live happily ever after. the end Sass
Dear Lord,
So many needs this week. Be with the sick and also help those in dispair tonight please. Help them to find the right way and remember to come to you. Be with Sharon tonight take away the pain and give her rest. Forgive our trespasses. Amen.
Now for the happy part. Recently the two princes have been talking more and discussing life's difficulties. Both princes have had upsetting news this week, but the king and queen know both will come out on top, because as I said before they are both intelligent men, and they have each other to talk to. the princes are both having birthdays this month. Wouldn't it be great if things started going great for them both as early birthday presents? the queen is having a birthday this week and that is what she wishes for. The king and queen are also having their anniversary this month and the same wish applies. Then they all will live happily ever after. the end Sass
Dear Lord,
So many needs this week. Be with the sick and also help those in dispair tonight please. Help them to find the right way and remember to come to you. Be with Sharon tonight take away the pain and give her rest. Forgive our trespasses. Amen.
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