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Great Pumpkin Test
Most people don’t know this, but when my kids were small, I became rather adept at carving jack-o-lanterns. I thought that I could put away the carving tools when I became older and just make pumpkin pies or pumpkin bread, … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts/Hobbies, Family, Humor
Tagged Carving, Fall, Halloween, Harvest, Jack-o-lantern, October, Pumpkin
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Grandma the Babysitter
The other day I was invited to baby-sit my 2-1/2 year old granddaughter while her mommy and daddy went out. The plan was for me to go to their house so she would be on familiar turf. When I arrived, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor
Tagged grandchildren, Grandparent, parenting, Potty training, Ugly Doll
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Empty-Nest Syndrome
Mothers sometimes complain that adult children abandon them after they grow up and leave the nest. Empty-nest mothers feel as if the children no longer care. They want to know whether the children still love them. Here is a simple … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor, Rants
Tagged Abandonment, Adult children, Advice, Caring, Empty nest, Love, Offspring, parenting, Raising Children, Relationships
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Hamster Dance
Ever since he was been old enough to walk, my grandson has wanted a hamster. He was drawn to the hamster cages in pet stores like a moth to the light. We had to pry him loose with promises. “When … Continue reading
Posted in Creatures, Family, Humor
Tagged Animal, children, Critters, Escape artists, Grandson, Hamsters, Mammal, Pets, Rodent, Small animals
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Greased Lightning
I was asked to watch my year-and-a-half-old granddaughter for only a few hours while my son and his wife were out. Of course, I was thrilled at a chance to have my sweet little granddaughter all to myself and spoil … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor
Tagged Baby sitter, Cartoons, children, grandchildren, Grandma, Play, Popcorn, Toddlers, Toys
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The Worry Wart
What is it that makes people worry way out of proportion to the reason for their concern? Some call it being obsessive. Some call it maternal instinct. I don’t really know how to define it; however, I think all mothers … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor
Tagged Anxiety, Apprehension, Bothered, Concern, Fear, Fret, Maternal instinct, Nervousness, Panic, Troubled, Uneasiness, Worry
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Goin’ to the Creek
“Can I go to the creek, grandma?” “No, I don’t think that’s a good idea,” I said, thinking of the possible danger. The creek runs through a grassy field across the street from my house. I know it is over … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor
Tagged Accidents, Creeks, Curiosity, Danger, Darkness, Frightened, Injury, Panic, Sprained ankle
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A Visit with Mom
As an adult, I used to delay visiting mom as long as possible. Mom made me feel like a child, regardless of my actual age or even the fact that I was also a mom. Mom’s house was a cluttered … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays, Humor
Tagged Home, Memoir, memories, Mom, Mother, Mother's Day, Nostalgia, Relationships, Relatives
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The Accident
“Hello, Mom?” I was at work and it was my daughter calling. I had to put another call on hold to answer. “Hold on for a minute.” “Mom, I can’t, it’s an emergency!” “Just a minute, I’ll be right back.” … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, Family, Humor
Tagged Advice, Bad day, bad luck, cars, Collision, Crash, Daughter, Family emergencies, Travel, Wrecks
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