“You look like a rose Mom” -Thomas to me this morning ….. I could just eat that kid up some times … He seems to be learning early how to say just the right thing, at just the right moment … ♥ ♥ ♥
10.12.12
Tag Archives: Camilla Downs
Happy Birthday Lillian … Camilla
She began teaching me about acceptance and flexibility before I even met her … She has taught me about courage, expectations, improvising, and embracing uncertaintity … She has taught me by life lessons I choose to teach her …
Because of her and her brother I choose to make my way through cobwebs and clear some crud from my own childhood and youth that no longer serve me … Because of her I am conscious of the decisions and behavior I model … Because of her I thoughtfully choose the words I use with her and in front of her as I know, she and her brother too will one day be adults and I want what they experience in childhood to benefit them …
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one amazing, beautiful, shining young lady …. Happy 11th Birthday Lillian …. I am grateful and blessed to have you in my life and to be your Mama!! ♥ ♥ ♥
9.14.12
September 8 2012: Weeds and Swimming and Shadows
You Are My Treasure
“You are my treasure” – Thomas Darnell ….
8.30.12
Thomas said this to me this afternoon after I picked him up from school and we were driving home ….. My eyes almost sweated while I was driving …. ♥ ♥ ♥
September 3 2012: Being Silly and Painting and Water Balloons
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Labor Day!! A day for pulling out the winter hats, gloves and scarves and being silly … According to Thomas anyway! Perfect day for outdoor painting … Time to make Oat Bars!! Lillian decided to work on more of her … Continue reading
September 2 2012: Cooking Fresh Fruit and Being a Tourist and a Walk in the Dark
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Our friend Kimberly has been sharing maters, peaches, plums and nectarines with us from local farmers. I had to find something to do with them. So here it is. I found the over ripe tomato recipe online at Figs & … Continue reading
Best Dinner Again
This is the best dinner I’ve EVER had! -Thomas Darnell
8.23.12
Geez! All I did was make some nachos!! Hamburger meat and cheese on top of tortilla chips … Kid LOVED ’em!!
Memories: Robert Downs and The Rolling Stones and Rules
Heard some Rolling Stones this morning … always makes me think of my Daddy …. here I am visiting him with my big hair in 1992 down in Nawlins … Without knowing it, Daddy taught me there’s usually a way around, over, under or through rules!! Love you Daddy … thanks for always being there for ME!! Thought this might bring some fond memories of your own back to you …
7.19.12
Memories: Estelle and Arthur Mann and Motel 6 and a DJ
Just heard a song that brought back warm and fuzzy memories of my Mammaw & Arthur Mann … After my step-grandpa, Arthur, retired from construction work over in Nigeria they weren’t ready to settle down and still wanted to travel. So they took on the task of motel management for the Motel 6 chain … they were at a different location about every 6 months. It was such fun to visit them while they were doing this … One of their front desk employees when they were in Helena, Montana was also a DJ … Guess hearing this song that he played on one of his DJ’ing shifts brought these fun memories to the surface!! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ you Mammaw and Arthur!! Miss talking and visiting with y’all and love the memories we created!!
7.17.12
June 14 2012: Good Day and Book Tour and Making Glitter
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Another good day at school for Thomas! YAY for him! I spent the morning nailing down details for the “D iz for Different” Virtual Book Launch Event to kick off my virtual book tour! Whew! Lillian asked me how to … Continue reading