I went to Mikayla’s school to be the surprise Secret Reader as I discussed in this post. This is something new the teacher has implemented this semester…having a guest “reader” come and read a book of their choice — with or without costume. Of course, I had to have so[...]
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The Sweetest Thing
No matter where you are in life, no matter you circumstances…your troubles, your worries, your sadnesses…having the tiny fingers of a newborn baby wrapped around your finger brings a sense of peace and contentment that is like no other. Watching a newborn quietly assimilate her new world[...]
There’s No Place Like Home
My new granddaughter, Leilah Nicole, came home from the hospital today. She’s been through quite a traumatic event in the last couple of days with mommy’s body ousting her from her warm and cozy little woom and shoving her out into the world. But she’s dealt with it amazingly w[...]
January 13th, 2010 - 3:17 PM § in Kindergarten, Mikayla
Srooleun
Yeah, it’s another one of those kindergarten posts about spelling… So last week when I was in Mikayla’s class volunteering for center time, we got to use all new crayons and glue sticks! New supplies for the new year. (I love new crayons. They’re so sharp and c[...]
Fishy In Action
Yes, it’s another story about my little fishy. Perhaps this is getting old for you, and, if so, too damn bad I apologize. For me, seeing that little five-year-old body so comfortable in the water…like she is as comfortable there as she is on land…is something I never get tir[...]
Go Fish Go Update
Yes, friends and family, it’s time to yank out the Gramma Brag Book again on my little fishy. Run while you still have a chance. You still here? Okay, you asked for it… So, I was out tooling around with my daughter Kelly, trying to get those last minute odds [...][...]
Quick as a Wink
Two quick pieces of news on my two granddaughters. Seems Mikayla lost her second tooth last week when she was with dad. Not sure how she’ll eat an apple right now, but the options for straw usage are awesome! Looks like my second granddaughter, Leilah Nicole, is eminent. Kelly was st[...]
Five to Fifteen in 3.5
To properly tell this story I have to back up to the weeks before Christmas. You remember them…trolling Target, the mall, Dick’s Sporting goods, Wal-mart, Harry and David, and The Hickory Farms mall kiosk for anything remotely appropriate just the right gift for every person on your[...]
December 22nd, 2009 - 10:07 PM § in Life in General, Mikayla
Christmas Cookies: The Next Generation
Every year for many, many years I have made Christmas cookies and we’ve decorated them. This is a tradition that I’ve carried over from my childhood. My mom used to make sugar cookies most Christmas and we’d garnish each one with five pounds of colored icing and five pounds [...]
If I told you I had pancakes for breakfast…
…would you know who spent the night with me? Ah, you have been reading! Yup, I got to keep Mikayla overnight last night while her mommy and step-dad took what will probably be their last trip alone together for a bit since their baby is due very soon. Amazingly, Andy had three days off [...]
Go Fish Go!
Okay, this is going to be a story about Mikayla’s swimming lessons, but first, I have to show you the most important development in her life lately! Yup. She finally lost her first tooth! Hooray! (Mostly hooray! for the fact that the tooth that’s been flopping around in her head fo[...]
December 4th, 2009 - 10:03 AM § in Kindergarten, Mikayla
Rth
“Rth” What does that spell? Well, if you’re sounding out words in Kindergarten, take a guess. If you got “earth”, you are correct. I was back in Kindergarten today. Lucky me. Lawrence’s mom couldn’t make it so I got to go twice this week! (Sor[...]
Walking Home with Kayla
There’s nothing really to be said about these pictures. They are just a glimpse of walking with Mikayla and my daughter Kelly after picking K up from school. Except I will say that Hannah Montana ain’t got nothin’ on this child in the clothing department! T[...]
November 15th, 2009 - 6:46 AM § in Life in General, Mikayla
She Just Needs a Hug
My granddaughter, Mikayla, was out of school last week and I kept her for the day. She’s five now and finally getting to the stage I’ve been waiting for…she’s fairly autonomous, has a sense of humor, and can be reasoned with on a fairly regular basis. This visit wasn’[...]
A Wedding This Weekend
My granddaughter Mikayla’s dad is getting married this weekend. And as neat as that is for Thomas and Ashley (the intended couple), it’s even neater for Mikayla. Because she gets to be a princess again. When my daughter Kelly (Mikayla’s mom) and my son-in-law Andy got married in [...]
Mommy Is Not Under the Pillows
LOL. I just laugh everytime I think about this. I went on Tuesday to volunteer at Mikayla’s kindergarten. I usually get there at the beginning of the day just as the first bell is ringing. (Run! Run to class! Don’t be late!) (No running!) This time, as I started toward the front[...]
An Outstanding Assistant
Tomorrow is Cary Band Day. For those of you who don’t live in or near Cary or haven’t made the unfortunate mistake of driving anywhere near Cary High School on the one Saturday a year that Cary Band Day is held…it’s a big deal in our little town. The police close off road[...]
October 27th, 2009 - 10:55 PM § in Life in General, Mikayla
This is the best day!
I had a meeting tonight up at the high school. No, I don’t have kids still in high school and, though Mikayla is the smartest child on the planet (remember, this is her gramma speaking), she hasn’t advanced as fast through her school grades as she did through swimming (and that’s[...]