Basically, this is a brain dump.
* I started reading Estranged: Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart by Julie Plagens. It differs from the other book I read on the subject in that it comes from a Christian perspective and in that it seeks resolution rather than acceptance of the situation. I have a long way to go in it, but I already suspect the truth of coping with adult children who choose to estrange themselves from family lies somewhere in the middle between trying to resolve problems and just accepting that it is what it is. For me, I'm thinking "try" but know that there is only so much you can do if the estranged person chooses not to play along.
* Waiting for our daughter and the grands to arrive. We are supposed to be getting started on making candy and those oft mentioned Oreo balls today. I know I said we didn't have to start at the crack of dawn...but it's nearly lunch time.
* A heavy frost covered everything this morning when I took the dog out, but the sun is sort of shining and it's warming up nicely. We should see a high in the upper 50s today. Tomorrow is going to be above 60! Then we get back to normal on Sunday with a high of 40, rain, and falling temps.
* Looking forward to celebrating our little guy's birthday this Sunday. He is turning 4...not so little any more.
Have fun making your candy! Your grandson is so adorable. Wishing him a happy 4th birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th birthday to your little big boy!! Such a cutie. So glad you are making candy together. What fun memories these will be for your kiddos. Praying for your son and his family and the situation between you. God IS able, and I say commit them to the Lord, pray, and let God handle it. He knows how to bring it to pass...but be open and ready for the opportunity when it knocks. I am sorry PA is going into a kind of lock down, but it seems everything is going crazy again with this bug. Thankfully we are still not locked down in Florida. Praying we won't have to be. Praying for the cure to take effect soon. Enjoy your candy making! Take pictures!!
ReplyDeleteHow many times can the Supreme Court say theres no basis - I agree - I wish people would accept decisions & move on. This is just causing more division & causing things that will only make healing harder.
ReplyDeleteLOL - glad they finally showed up. I'm used to my husband's time - lunch time, the day is just about done - haha - that's what happens when you start your day at 4:30am. Hope it all worked out & you have some yummies &had fun doing it!
Have a great weekend!
How can Colton be 4 y/o already?! What a cutie!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried my hand at making candy. Mostly, I'm smiling at the thought of y'all making memories. Now, toss me one of those Oreo balls. Please?
Four is such a wonderful age at Christmastime! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteUnfort. the news just broke about the Supreme Court case/election. Not good. I hope you had tons of fun making candy, smiles.
ReplyDeleteHi Stacy. Candy making sounds fun. Your grandson is so handsome. I plan to start that same book soon. I think there is just a lot of peace in accepting the situation and letting God take over, but that is hard to do. I know that as moms, we just want our families all together and happy. I hope you have a good weekend. See you again soon.
ReplyDeleteYep... echoing Linda above. The Supreme Court delivered bad news. Our country, as we know it, will be gone in less than two years. I am going to make candy next week and start some baking. Happy birthday to your handsome little man!!
ReplyDeleteI have never made Christmas candy. I usually bake with the grands at Christmas, but being sick changed things this year. My son brought over Vietnamese chicken soup and sandwiches. I am actually out of my room and hubby are about to see It's a Wonderful Life. We saw A Christmas Carol earlier. Going to see White Christmas tomorrow.
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