Skip to main content

Girls Little Vacation- Mama's Little Vacation




My girls have had the wonderful opportunity to spend a few days with their grandparents in South Arkansas.  This is the first time both of them have stayed.  Steve and I have never had the house to ourselves except for a time or two they both spent the night with friends.
The girls have had such a good time.  They always love to go to the little local pet shop and see the puppies, mice, fish and birds.  Emily cries EVERYTIME because she wants a puppy.
 They also LOVE to go to a friend's garden and pick vegetables.  My mother always cooks them what they pick and they love eating them.  They said it was the best corn they have ever eaten.  I agree,  she plants what is called "candy corn."
Another highlight of the week was going to Dollar General and picking out a little toy.  They have had fun playing with neighbor children and finding bugs with Granddaddy.
I am so glad they are able to make these wonderful memories.
I have gotten to sit down and look at a magazine from cover to cover.  I have cleaned the house and it has stayed that way.  I have watched grown up shows and I have relaxed.  Steve and I have had two dates and even saw a movie!
These few days have been good for all of us.

Comments

Natasha said…
I have such fond memories of spending time on my own with my grandparents. It is nice that you have had a few parenting-free days!
Limitless Lisa said…
Hi Laurie,

Could you get in touch with us at the BlogHer helpdesk please?

Thanks,
Lisa

Blogheradshelp@blogher.com
Sasha said…
How wonderful! Our church offers a quarterly parents night out, and it happened to be last Friday, so we went on a date for dinner and gelato and it was so nice!
Tara G. said…
What a blessing!!! Rejoicing with you!!
Nancy said…
I love getting away! Glad you are having a great time. Your girls are growing up into little ladies!
A.K.W. said…
I remember spending a week with my sister at my Grandpa and Grandma's (my Mom's parents).

Amy
Amy said…
Awesome! It will refresh both of you! No guilt in that. My papaw used to plant candy corn. It was the best corn EVER! Brings back sweet memories. Enjoy!
Anonymous said…
There is nothing better for a mama's soul than a few days off. Hope you got some rest (and quiet time)!

Popular posts from this blog

Complicated

Maybe I am wrong, but I don't remember life being so complicated when I was in middle school. Everything is so competitive now.  Maybe it was back then and I just didn't realize it. Sarah Kate started playing city league softball a couple of weeks ago.   We've been encouraged to get her private batting lessons. When I was in third grade I started playing softball and I just did it for fun!  No stress at all, as far as I can remember!  I just played.  I wasn't very good, but I liked it! Ha! Emily started band this year!  Before school started, I got a letter from the school district strongly encouraging "your band student to take instrument lessons."  WHAT?  I bought into it and got Emily private clarinet lessons (which she really enjoys)! But, what happened to learning as you go?  I never thought about taking private trumpet lessons when I started band. It seems like most parents are striving for their child to be THE BEST.  I guess that's a go

Something Good to Eat

Ever since Steve and I started dating, when we would go to Mississippi, his aunt would make the BEST ROAST IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!! Steve's Dad's side of the family gets together at his Granny's house for lunch every Sunday after church. The food is always sooo good!!!!!!!!!!!! I have always taken a liking to his Aunt Judy's roast. It really is the best roast I have ever had. When we were there on Labor Day weekend, my sister in law asked Aunt Judy for the recipe. Aunt Judy began naming all the ingredients. She said Ranch Dressing mix, and I bugged my eyes out and nearly chocked. I HATE RANCH DRESSING. I don't even like to be in the room with it. I had to focus on the word MIX....not the mayo and butter milk and sour cream that you add to it. Just typing those words makes me shudder. The recipe sounded awful as she rattled off the ingredients, but I promise, you have got to make this if you like a good roast. Trust me on this. Here it is: Get a tender chuck

Life in Pictures!

Emily is enjoying her first year in band.  I am very impressed with her playing skill! Sarah Kate was recently awarded the empathy award at her school.  She is very deserving of this! Here we are before the Cotillion Holly Ball.