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Best Dressed Lil’ Frankensteins

Lindsay Bell — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 16:52:13 +0000

Another busy trip to the east coast led me to my granddaughters’ front door for another wonderful visit. They are now walking stiffed legged and arms out like lil’ Frankensteins. They are so proud of themselves as they giggle and lunge toward you, looking for praise for their accomplishments.

My daughter had them dressed in the cutest pajamas that they had gotten as gifts. I found that they were made by Burt’s Bees and sold at Target. The pajamas had their unique little touches and the material was of such good quality and very soft. I wish they made them in my size.

-Mama Bell

Diaper Diaries Week 6

Alison Gore — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:14:12 +0000

‘Twas the night before Easter and all through our house

Every relative was stirring, hopefully not a mouse

The baskets were all hidden around with great care

In hopes that the Easter bunny would soon be there

Happy Easter!

The children were nestled all snug in their cribs, others on couches and blow-up beds

While visions of breakfast and candy eggs danced in their heads

Mom and Dad in their nightshirts, not in caps

Had just settled down to a short, spring nap

When out in the hall there arose such a clatter

I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter

Away to the door I flew like a flash

Tore open the knob and out with a dash

The screams from the nursery were curdling high

What’s wrong with the babies…Oh my!

To what do my wandering eyes do appear

But two red faced babies with diapers to clear

I spoke not a word but went straight to my work

Changed all the diapers and turned with a jerk

Tucking them into their blankets I stumble back to my bed

Assuring the waking family they have nothing to dread

So family relax and go back to sleep

Get used to the new sounds ,you’ll be hearing them all week

Mama Bell tucks herself in, the lovable terrors are out of sight

Happy Easter to all and to all a good night.

-Mama Bell

Visiting Friends Never Gets Old… You Do!

Alison Gore — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:57:38 +0000

I just got back from a weekend visit with my college roommate. Her invitation sounded great in the midst of a cold January winter. My sister-in-law came too as they had met at my daughter’s wedding and hit it off. We spent the first afternoon baking Valentine treats that she and I send to our adult kids. After all these years they should be sending us treats. Then off to a movie on a cold winter’s night. And just like kids, the popcorn and raisinettes came out to munch on. Later that night as we watched TV in our pj’s I found my two middle-aged buddies with their eyes closed.

It’s your friends that keep you young as you get older.

Saturday was shopping day. Something we all love to do. Too bad the weather wasn’t cooperative as we went to an outdoor mall in 40 mph winds. Therefore, shopping was short lived and it was round two at the movie theater. This time while munching on the same fine cuisine of popcorn and raisinettes we were yelled at for talking too loudly and too much. At dinner it seemed like we had twenty questions about the food we were about to order, trying to get the best deal both with our money and calories. Back at the ranch we reminisced about school and old boyfriends while turning the pages of a yearbook. It was a great time spent with good friends, special requests, frequent trips to the restroom, and talks about our aches and pains. So keep those old friendships going strong. As our bodies get older it’s the friends that keep our minds young.

-Mama Bell