On March 4, 1979, I gave birth to my youngest daughter. On March 4, 2005, that same daughter gave birth to her youngest daughter. What a special date for our family. Happy Birthday, again, JB. Tell E. I said congratulations on her special birthday, as well.
We had a lovely but very busy day. Granddaughter #2 and I started off the day shopping for white shoes and tights for her to wear with her Easter dress, which she also wore for her three year old picture today. Then we went off to the portrait studio (not a good place for grandmas on a budget). Generally, this child loves to frown when you want her to smile. Honestly, I just don’t know where she gets this “wanting to be in control” thing! Anyway, I stooped to bribery to get her to cooperate; a trip to Build-A-Bear to get a new outfit for her lamb. You would have thought she was a model! And yes, I bought lots of pictures. Afterwards, we traveled downtown to pick her mommy up for a very nice lunch at Olive Garden. We met some of her work friends after lunch then hopped back on the freeway to rush home just in time to meet up with the older kids after school. Then we had the normal rash of after-school activities, homework, snack, homework, dinner, dishes, homework, TaeKwonDo, and a trip to the mall to pick up a birthday cookie for school tomorrow. We managed after dinner to give the birthday girl her tricycle, which she loves. She also loves the flower and the baby doll her mama gave her this afternoon. The rest of the presents will have to wait until her party this Saturday.
Oldest granddaughter takes an important reading test at school tomorrow (TAKS). Please say a little prayer for her. She’s been struggling in reading and math and has needed a tutor to help her along. She’s doing much better but if a fifth grader doesn’t pass this test, he or she does not go on to sixth grade.
Colossians 1:11 May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might.
We had a lovely but very busy day. Granddaughter #2 and I started off the day shopping for white shoes and tights for her to wear with her Easter dress, which she also wore for her three year old picture today. Then we went off to the portrait studio (not a good place for grandmas on a budget). Generally, this child loves to frown when you want her to smile. Honestly, I just don’t know where she gets this “wanting to be in control” thing! Anyway, I stooped to bribery to get her to cooperate; a trip to Build-A-Bear to get a new outfit for her lamb. You would have thought she was a model! And yes, I bought lots of pictures. Afterwards, we traveled downtown to pick her mommy up for a very nice lunch at Olive Garden. We met some of her work friends after lunch then hopped back on the freeway to rush home just in time to meet up with the older kids after school. Then we had the normal rash of after-school activities, homework, snack, homework, dinner, dishes, homework, TaeKwonDo, and a trip to the mall to pick up a birthday cookie for school tomorrow. We managed after dinner to give the birthday girl her tricycle, which she loves. She also loves the flower and the baby doll her mama gave her this afternoon. The rest of the presents will have to wait until her party this Saturday.
Oldest granddaughter takes an important reading test at school tomorrow (TAKS). Please say a little prayer for her. She’s been struggling in reading and math and has needed a tutor to help her along. She’s doing much better but if a fifth grader doesn’t pass this test, he or she does not go on to sixth grade.
Colossians 1:11 May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might.
4 comments:
AS I HAVE ALWAYS REMEMBERED! WHAT ARE YOU DOING UP @ 12:30 MOM! I APPRECIATED THE EFFORT YOU INVESTED MAKING "OUR SPECIAL DAY" A VERY SPECIAL ONE. I PLAN TO MAKE A BETTER EXIT OF MY 20'S THAN MY ENTRANCE WAS !!! LOVE ALL OF YOU.
That picture is so cute! Youngest grandaughter is so precious in that dress. Youngest daughter is getting old! Wait a minute- what does that make the rest of us?
I was a testing monitor for the TAKS test today and once again my heart goes out to the kiddos that had to take it. It is cruel and unusual punishment to make kids take a reading test all day long! Hope oldest granddaughter did okay. Those new glasses couldn't of hurt!
Hey Jen,
Happy Birthday! Glad you had a great day.
Love ya
I THINK SHE GOT THAT "WANT TO BE IN CONTROL" ATITTUDE FROM HER AUNT, BELIVE ME I HAVE EXPERIENCED MYSELF.
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