I hope that you know that I appreciate everyone of you, thinking of little ol' me--
-TO-DAY, NO MATTER WHAT--I SHALL BE HAPPY--AS HAPPY AS A CLAM AT HIGH TIDE!(Mom's expression for sure!)
Himself is at his Day Program-- He was looking forward to that.-and Sadie, that cleaning Lady, (who you all know is really me!) has been here to give some part of the house here, a "once over"-- -- This morning she got to clean a few rooms on the main level of this house- Before you can say "Johnny Robinson"-it seems it is time to go back to pick Himself up--
The above Lady, in the picture, sorta resembles my Mom--the Lady with all the expressions--I don't know if her Mother said the expressions that she pops into my head as I type--probably---because where on earth did she learn all of them?---
It says, "Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind"---a good idea I guess--I don't believe that I feared my Mother--but---- I do believe she was a woman who knew her own mind----not a 'warm fuzzy" person---but knowledgeable-- a teacher--and one who my Dad admired a great deal.
Now how did I ever get onto all that?--I suppose it must've come from the picture--My Mother's Mother, died when she was 12 yrs old--so, forever and for always after that, she had to be strong--not warm and cuddly--but strong--- and she was--- She "ruled the roost"----I remember Dad telling me that.
I was a different "huggy" sort of Mom---with my own children--but--my life was different--Do you ever think about your upbringing and how you are the person that you are to-day?--Lots to think about!
Almost time to head back to town to pick up Himself----How is your day going?--Is it as "wintery" in your neck of the woods as it is here?-
--Are you feeling strong to-day?--- 
No matter what--- Be amazing-!---- Be kind---- It's a tough world out there most days and a smile can make someone's day--justa smile-------- until to-morrow----- stay safe-----Someone out there is thinking of you----"ME"---
Lynda, sounds as if you've accomplished a lot today. I have not. When my meowie alarm clock woke me up this morning, I was not ready to get out of bed. I did, however, cuz my meowie alarm clock won't turn off until I do!
ReplyDeleteI found a box of bran flakes on our give away table in the community room. I'm eating some with fresh organic blueberries, a banana and almond milk. Yum!
Need to get my recyclables out and Sadie must at least do dishes. Maybe she'll get a load of laundry in, too.
Lucky still has not been run around with his wands he likes to chase.
Must do that, too...but it's fun. He is so cute.
Happy Himself wanted to go to the program today. He'll probably be in a good mood all day. Maybe ready for a nap. You may get one, too.
Colder than normal today, but the wind is not so bad. We have a mix of sun and clouds. My ex used to day that before spring finally settles in, we have "three iron men." He meant three times it will get wintry again. I don't know if this is the first or second iron man. It's been such a strange winter.
Lucky is sitting beside me on the computer table just waiting. Sometimes he is so patient with me.
No mention of your furbies, so I'm assuming they're all fine.
Time to get busy now.
Hope you have a day that is satisfying. {{{HUGS}}}Maggie
It's Kathy. My mother wasn't much of a hugging person either, and she also said what was on her mind. I'd have to say she also "ruled the roost". Only once can I remember my dad responding to her demands (or nagging) with anger. I never wanted to be like her - my children have asked "how did you get to be such a good mom". My answer "I'd think what my mom would do in a certain situation and do the opposite." But I did learn how to be strong from her, and how to persevere, a never-give-up attitude. I do miss her sometimes. I hope himself enjoyed his time at the day center! I'm glad he's looking forward to going. It gives you some time to be alone too. I can't imagine my husband and I being in this house all the time together! I enjoy those times when he has somewhere to be! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of us of "our" generation had those strong, resilient mothers. The ones with lots of sayings, and the "push" to fight for their rights as human beings.
ReplyDeleteThe recent frou-frou over the photos of the Princess of Wales and her children being photo-shopped for Mother's Day made me think about this question: When does Canada celebrate Mother's Day? Here in the US it's the second Sunday in May. But apparently the UK just had it a week ago! Funny how we have the same holidays but on different dates!
Much love and kind thoughts headed your way. Give Sadie (who I know is you, too) an extra smile and hug for me! All of us who are our own Sadies have to stick together!
- Barb
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Glad Himself is at his entertainment center. Those old sayings have been around forever, people around us said them all the time, so we remember. My sons laugh when I say them, but don’t say them at all. A lot of those sayings were in other languages, too. Very common. Hope you get time to read a bit in peace and quiet. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda: Spring is supposed to start tomorrow and today is colder than it has been for a while. It's supposed to be cold all week. Not fun! Glad himself likes to go to the Lodge. That's good for both of you. How's Beau today? My mom used to say a lot of those sayings and I do too. Have a good night. Brenda
ReplyDeleteHi there, it's Marti. Do you suppose those expressions are local to this area, Ohio included? As my mom and her mom had the same exact expressions as your mom, which I now say myself. But my mom also had gone to grad school in Tennessee and brought back some southern expressions as well. I don't say those too often. One I remember is "my eyes feel as dry as two holes in a towsack," or something like that.
ReplyDeleteIt's cold here today in Central Ohio. 34 degrees. And here tomorrow is the first day of spring!
Oh for sure, my upbringing formed the person I am today. My parents were very different from THEIR parents. Dad grew up w/o his Dad and he had 2 sisters and his Mom that raised him. He always was a ‘family first’ kinda Dad. Mom’s Mom was blind when Mom turned 12. At the time, she was the youngest. She took care of her Mom. She was always devoted to family. Always. But she was a no-nonsense kind of person, too. They both were resilient, to be sure.
ReplyDeleteCold, but no snow today. Just not very spring-y. Hope Mother Nature gets the Memo that tomorrow is the first day of Spring.
Glad that Himself had his time @ the lodge and that you had some time to get things done that you needed to.
Thinking of you (and Himself, and Beau and Lopez and Sushi, too!)
Hugs
Barb
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My Mom “wore the pants in the house.” She was a loving mother but did not want to let my sister or me live our lives.She did love us in her own way, but wanted to keep us home forever. We were not allowed to date, and she kept her thumb on us even in our 20’s. I suppose the war in her home country of France made her overprotective. Hope himself had a good day and you’re evening is going well.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda. Big smile and hug for you as well as prayers.
ReplyDeleteThose expressions seem to be common as my mom used many of them too.
Glad doc went to Lodge but wish he'd stay longer...at least until after lunch so you'd get a nice break.
Sadie was here early before I went to the gym. I've been busy with errands and insurance company with hail damage. It's going to take a long time before anything gets fixed. With thousands of claims for homes and thousands more for cars....it's going to be a long time.
Hope Beau is even better today.
Keep smiling and being your loving self.
Cold in St.Louis. 25F this morning and windy. We're back to winter coats burrr.
Hugs and blessings
Marge in St.Louis