Yesterday was the first of what I know will be many awards ceremonies that I will attend in Amara’s honor. Our amazing kindergarten granddaughter received the Author of the Month Award yesterday. Her Daddy is also an author so she comes by these talents naturally. Both of her Grandmothers and both of her Parents were [...]
Archive for February, 2010
Outraged and Shocked
Last Sunday I got my first chance to take Amara to a birthday party for one of her friends. The Kids had plans and since Amara was spending that afternoon with us they asked if I would take her. I have been to all of Amara’s birthday parties – all but the first one have [...]
Poison Apples
Cartoons change with each generation. There is always a new cast of characters. I had no idea who Sponge Bob or Dora were before Amara came along. Jenna had watched Sesame Street. Amara loved Little Einsteins. The games have changed, too. Lots of them are computer games like Leapster – very educational but kids need [...]
Flying Eyeballs!
One of my favorite memories from my own childhood is of my Grandpa giving me money to walk (run) to the Tastee Freeze and get an ice cream cone! A chocolate dipped ice cream cone if I had been very good. They were a dime back then!! There was a Tastee Freeze a block from [...]