MN Nice

My daughter took a bus up to Duluth to see some friends. 2 hours to get there and 2 hours to sit and wait for another bus to get her to the UMD campus. She just texted that the bus driver didn't want her to wait so he brought her to UMD. THANK YOU from Sarah's mom!!

Good Morning!

Ugh!

3rd Street on Halloween in My Town USA is pretty amazing! Almost every house is decorated, homeowners and their yards are decked out and hundreds of dollars of candy purchased. 
Two young men with masks on ran into my daughter and I and one said, "Hey you used to be my teacher!!" I asked him his name and asked him to take his mask off. The friend yelled out his name but he refused to show his face. So I did the math.
"Yes Jake I was one of your teachers but that makes you around 35 years old out on Halloween night trick or treating." 
"Yeah. See ya Mrs. Stream."
And THAT was the creepiest thing that happened last night.

My Youngest

When asked about trick or treating Tim said he has one more year left.

Come Onnnn!

I wrote chili down on my dinner menu and grocery list for this Saturday. And forget to buy every single ingredient to make chili. 
After grocery shopping on Mondays I spend the rest of the week grocery shopping for all of the things I forget on Monday. 
Living the dream at 53. So far, so fun.

53!! How Can That Be??

Beautiful!!

Stained glass made with love by Kristi Noser.  And given to Patrick for Christmas.

Sniffles

Tim "Mom, some girl gave me her allergies at school yesterday." 
Mom "That's not how allergies work, buddy."

My Boat

So weird when your boat makes it into a Nicholas Sparks movie before you do.

Feel Better?

In my neverending effort to make you feel better about yourself, I offer this. At the Biblical Counseling conference I attended last week I walked into the men's room twice. Only two times!

Sworn In!

MN National Guard!!  Next up.  Basic Training!!

SYATP

Mom "Tim, it is See You at the Pole day today. You can stand at the flag pole and pray."
Tim "For the veterinarians?" 
Mom "Sure. Pray for the vets. And the teachers and your friends and your school."

It Doesn't?

My Get Food Go Home uniform today. Made it bearable.
A man was staring at me in Aldi.(with no s) Was he "objectifying" me?? No. He read my shirt and told me he liked it. We had a good laugh. 
PS I will be wearing it this week as I head back to all of the stores for the things I forgot to remember.

IMHO

The We Don't Want Anyone to Feel Bad movement has done more damage than feeling bad ever could.

Texting

Conversation with Nathan which ended in sweet silence.

[9/11/18 12:33 PM] Me: ☺️

[9/11/18 1:57 PM] Nathan: Mom it is weird when you use emojis

[9/11/18 1:57 PM] Me: Ok. ☺️

[9/11/18 1:58 PM] Me: When you tell me something is weird you know I will just do it more.

1st Day!!

 9th and 7th grades!!

6 years ago.
My baby boys going into 3rd and 1st!!

Baking

I made chocolate chip cookies last week. My husband got home from work and I began telling him about my day and then talking about the cookies. 
Carla "This one doesn't have enough chocolate chips. This one has too many. This cookie broke in half."
Patrick said, "Uh babe? Does every cookie have a story?"
Carla "Yes."

Maybe

I might take up running if I saw a smiling runner.

Do I Have Enough?

My husband lovingly pointed out that yes indeed I am a hoarder.

Shopping

Carla is modeling one of our favorite winter fashions. She chose this red coat and told her husband that it was ON SALE for $4!! A GOTTA HAVE for only $12 more in postage and handling!
Red is Carla's favorite color as her smile shows. 
The high waisted, chest binding tie is sure to keep out the bitter WI wind. Who needs to breathe when it is -27??
When you buy from Rose Wholesale you will get what you pay for! And remember if it looks too good to be true, IT IS.
Thank you Carla!

Getting There

One of my goals this summer was to get organized. How proud you must be of my progress!! pacingmyself

Home

This was my home for 1 1/2 years.  I lived here as a nanny in CT.  I knew the love of family for the first time.  It was sold yesterday.  And I had a good cry over the memories I will carry with me for the rest of my life.  One Beeholm Road. 

Happy 18th Sarah Beara!!

Happy Birthday to my favorite daughter Sarah!!

Listen Up!

We really do need to work on listening to listen and not listening to speak. Or listening to give advice. It does not open another to heart level conversation. It shuts them down. And they learn. They learn that you will not listen.

24 For Us!!

Happy 24th Anniversary to my Patrick!! We went out for an amazing dinner and also found some peace and serenity on a paddle boat at Perch Lake.  We celebrated the years!!

#1!!

Sarah's 9th year in rec softball!
Blue team beat red and white in the tournaments to win FIRST PLACE! 

38 Years of Friendship!!

Happy 49th Birthday Patrick!!

So happy that NEXT YEAR you will join me in the 50's!!
Love you and love your July 4th Birthday skate wear!

Sarah's Open House

2018 Graduation!!!