Seems like if it wasn't for {pretty, happy, funny, real} I wouldn't be posting much at all! It is a strange season here in my home. I feel "quiet". Well for this morning I will share...first the {pretty}....
This trio of pumpkins holding pumpkin scented tea lights graces the kitchen table. It is much {pretty}-er in person, and I love the look on the table runner. Pumpkins make me {happy} and there have been plenty of pumpkins this week! I finished block 2 of Henrietta Whiskers. Even a crooked pumpkin makes me smile!
As much as I like the look of pumpkins, I love the taste of them even more! Weight Watchers has had an impact on that. I am 17.6 pounds down and do not want to mess that up with pumpkin pie! I did find this, which made me very {happy}
...and it gives my coffee a "dessert" taste for 1 WW point! Also, there is a wonderful pumpkin dessert that is only 1 WW point per 2x2 inch square....1 box of angel food cake mix (the one step, just add water kind), 1 15 oz can of pumpkin, 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice, and 1 cup of water. Mix and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. I top it with cool whip....my kids love it! It makes me VERY {happy}!This is sad, but {funny} in a warped kinda way....she really did deserve it!
Because of PTSD, this time of year is difficult for Charlie-girl. Use your imagination, but it is less than fun around here. My mother and I decided to go see the movie "The Help". We had both read the book and looked forward to seeing it. She (my mom) told me it was rated PG, so I thought I would take Charlotte along....I would not allow her to read the book, but we were assured the bad part was not in the movie....by the way, it is rated PG-13 for some language. Anyway, I told Charlotte to be ready to go by 3 pm on Tuesday. I did not tell her where we were going. Little did I know, a neighbor girl had told her "If your mom ever tells you she is taking you somewhere fun, and won't tell you where, she is taking you to BOOTCAMP." Are you cracking up?? Poor Charlotte thought I was taking her to bootcamp!!! Nope....just a girls day out to the movie theater!
She cried so hard when we got to the parking lot, it freaked me out a little bit. We had to wait a minute before going in to meet Grandma! I don't care who you are...THAT IS {FUNNY}!Now let's get {real} for a minute.....Life moves on. We all know that. Finally my son is putting on some much needed weight! He has gained 15 pounds in the last few months! What an answer to prayer that is.
He is also starting to "see" someone. I do not know how serious it is, and I don't need to know. I am still the only one not "over" the divorce. It feels like a death still. I know life must go on, and that is {real}For more {pretty, happy, funny, real} posts, visit Like Mother, Like Daughter by clicking on their button at the top of this post.
6 comments:
Wonderful post, my friend!!!
Ooooooo....those pumpkins on your table - are they wrought iron??? That is my FAVorite texture/feel/look for indoor decor in my house. I just like it! They are gorgeous!
I think the whole movie/bootcamp thing must have been a great "teaching moment" for Charlotte. Not everything your "best" friends tell you is TRUE!!! BUT you can always trust MOM and DAD to tell you the truth! Amen?!! AMEN!!! :oD
So glad that Bud is feeling better and filling out!!! That must make your Mama-heart rest easier. :) (although, it DOES make me wish I just stopped eating when things were out of kilter, like he did!!! I usually just eat MORE!)
Praying you have a good day! Thanks for praying for me about the dentist...I go today at 3:30 my time...hint...hint...
Alesha
Love your pumpkins! and the story about Charlie and the boot camp;)
and good for Bud and the lucky girl that he picks! He is a cutie!
I know what you mean about divorce. I am sill not over my son's. We as parents want the best for our kids and sometimes we just have to step back and let them deal with it themselves. You have the grandkids around and that is good. Did you like the movie? Chris
Oh Bren, love the look of your table. Your HW is coming along great. I'm glad Bud is starting to put some weight on. I don't know much about needing to put weight on, myself. LOL Poor Charlotte. Which one of you were the more freaked out? LOL Yep, now she should know that you can't trust everything your friends tell you. (grin) I hope you have a great day.
Poor Charlotte! I felt bad for her, but had to laugh too. I wonder if she learned that your friends don't always know what they're talking about?!
I'm glad Bud is moving on with his life. I can just imagine he's ready to move on. Look at the good things - he's putting on weight, moving on with life, and you have your grandbabies - and be thankful for the good things!
Love, love reading your posts, friend. Keep on loving that daughter of yours. This time of year, I often find myself thinking about her, you and praying for you both.
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