The Royal Wedding

"The" Royal Wedding might have taken place in England yesterday, which by the way was very special. I thought they looked so much more in love than Princess Diana and Charles did when they got married. I loved how he said, "You are so beautiful!" when she got to the alter. But anyway, back to my other thoughts - even though the main event was in England and the majority of us were only invited through our television sets, we still enjoyed many a party over here.
At my work place we had a Wedding Party of our own. Many of the ladies wore plastic terras and others wore big brimed hats. I wore a hat that was decorated with a giant red, white, and blue bow because I was representing the USA. I also had on a bright red feather boa.
We had a Wedding Luncheon that I sent Royal invitations to over the e-mail yesterday morning. We had some rejections to these because of the short notice, but for the most part, the office was full. We had Pizza "King" pizza, The Royal Feast obviously, and we had Dairy "Queen" cake which had written on the top "The Royal Wedding Cake."
There was alot of laughing and much talk about the wedding, which several of us got up at 4:30 to watch. The hour flew by and we had to return to our common jobs. But just for those brief moments we were royalty and that is what life is about. Take those few moments, however fleeting, and enjoy them to the fullest. They will give you memories for years to come.

Spring Break

This week we are blessed to have several of the grandchildren with us. One family is here because their spring breaks fall on a different week than their parents'. The other ones are here to spend some time with the cousins that they don't get to see often enough. We have had anywhere from three to seven grandchildren at one time.
It is fun to watch them play and get a long so well with each other. Oh, sure, we have our spats every once in awhile, but what children don't? It is usually settled quickly or else Grandma gives one of her booming yells and things quiet down fast.
Last night we had the traditional pillow fights, popcorn, and rootbeer.
Tonight we had Swiss roll cakes. They were a big success, that is until one was stepped on. I wasn't the happiest about that, but they all said that it was an accident.
The mess is cleaned up, the dishes are done, and it is almost time for teeth brush, prayers said, and lights out. I think next week will be a very dull week indeed!

New Question for Mom

Today's question is: "In what ways am I like you, Mom?"
That is a good one! I think I am a lot like my mom in the fact that we both have very tender hearts. We get our feelings hurt very easily and can hold a grudge forever. But when we love, there is nothing as deep on the face of the earth.
We are passionate moms. When we tackle a problem, we throw our whole beings into it.
Mom and I both like to cook. Although mom doesn't do it much anymore, since there is only one of her. I wonder a lot how different her life would have been if dad would have lived a little longer.
I think I look a lot like my mom. At least we have the same grey hair and long noses. I am not sure that those are the most attractive qualities that we share.
But the biggest thing that is alike for us is that we put three things first in our lives, God, family, and country.

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is right around the corner and I would like to take a couple of entries and talk about questions that you would like to ask your mother (or mom, as I call mine).
Tonight's question is pretty simple. "If you could, would you change anything?" I can answer that one for my family.
I think on the most part, each and everyone of us has something that we would change. I know my biggest one would be that I would never have gained the weight that I did. I look at my daughters and I know that I should have tried harder to look as they do. I am trying now, but it is a lot easier to put the weight on than it is to take it off.
As far as the rest of my life, I know that I would remarry my husband in a heartbeat. I have never loved anyone as I love him.
My children, I wouldn't change them or their spouses for anything. They each picked exactly who I would have picked for them and they seem to blend well with each other. Oh, sure they have a spat or two, who doesn't? But they do compliment each other.
My grandchildren, there is nothing as special as grandchildren. Of course mine are the best looking and the smartest. They are the only ones who come up with something cute to say or do.
My extended family, they can irritate me sometimes, but you gotta love them. When you are at your lowest point, someone is there to hold out a hand. We always have each others' backs.
My friends, I have millions because I love to meet people and consider them my friends if they will let me. Sure there are those who don't understand me and turn away, but those are the ones who I try harder to become a friend because I think they need one more than the rest.
My country, I know that there would be no place on the face of this earth where I would rather live. We have freedom and that means everything.
So, my answer would be no! No, I wouldn't change a thing! How about you, Mom?

Who would hurt a child?

Why would anyone want to hurt a child? What could they possibly do to an adult that would warrant a beating, either physical or mental?
When I hear of someone beating on a child, even if I don't know them, it makes me hurt inside. I have a hard time keeping control of myself so I wouldn't do bodily harm to the creature who decided it was okay to do this nasty thing to an innocent.
When I hear of someone molesting a child, I want to take that person and hang him/her by their thumbs from the tallest point on the face of the earth. I want birds to come and pick his flesh off of his bones.
Hurt a child? To me that is the same as hurting God and I don't want to know who you are or where you live. Stay off of my planet! Stay away from me and mine!

Twinkle Lights

I love the white twinkle lights. I am not sure that is what everyone calls them, but I do. You know those lights at Christmas that are just white and really don't twinkle, but just make a happy glow. They don't even have to be white all the time, I just love to see them.
It was a dark and dreary ride into work this morning and a store in an area tiny town had twinkle lights on in the display windows. I know that it is April, but it helped to brighten my day and I hope that it did for other travelers on that road.
I just love the line in "You've Got Mail" when Meg Ryan is getting down because she knows that she is fighting a loosing battle on keeping her store opened and she says, "I think we need more twinkle lights!" I think the world can use some more twinkle lights, so let them shine on. I will smile back!

Now it is Spring!

I now know that it is spring. I just saw my first motor cycles go past on the highway. You got to love those bikers. You got to love spring.
And I need to do better about writing in this blog.

Marriage

I have been married for several decades now, boy that sounds weird, and I still can not figure out my husband sometimes. He will call me at the strangest times telling me things that are just really for no reason. And then when it comes to something important, he doesn't bother to tell me.
He was away on a fishing trip this past weekend and on the way up he would call me with different items that were entering his brain at the time. Some of them were sweet and brought back very vivid memories. Some of the calls were just to inform me of what he was seeing or doing at the time of the call.
So, today when he knows that I would be worried about him being safe on the lake and when he was getting off of it, he doesn't call. He traveled all the way home and didn't call me once on the way to let me know where he was and what time to expect him home. He showed up well after meal time and wanted to know what was to eat.
I have to say that life has always been interesting with him and probably always will be. Don't tell him, but I wouldn't have it any other way!