Written by Dorothy Stahlnecker, on 03-01-2009 20:12

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My daughter is mad at me

Sherry told me I was defiant this weekend when I broke one of her rules  and purchased something I wasn’t suppose to for Noah.  I don’t want to go into what the challenge was as it’s personal however I’m curious as to how other mothers and grandmothers feel about this kind of behavior.  Sherry was very respectful of her words to me there was no screaming or shouting and I was the same however it was clear we were both in disagreement as to how to handle this.  I sincerely believe when grandchildren are over we should be allowed some flexibility in our rules if they are not hurting the children.

Written by Dorothy Stahlnecker, on 01-01-2009 18:56

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Is this a sad or happy day for you?

Don’t you sometimes feel like today is lost or your in a zone as you realize all the anticipation and preparation you’ve done the past few weeks was for what?  Really seeing the smiles on the kids faces hearing all the wows and I love this as they opened gifts laughed and giggled with joy.  Who in the end really cares about all the happiness you shared with your family and friends along with the camaraderie which usually comes forth during the holiday season at work. Coworkers bring cookies and treats for weeks before and after sharing some of the joy they had a home during their family dinners and celebrations.   Is it really merit all the time and effort you’ve put forth to purchase and prepare the immense meals taking time to find the right recipes and setting the tables so everyone can eat and celebrate the holiday happiness together in the end was it really worth all it stole from you in energy and money?

After New Years eve  what’s left besides the beautiful memories and pictures I hope you have as well as the remembrances of sounds of laughter and fun of the kids running through your now quiet house along with the reality that soon you’ll be taking down your tree and decorations and what a job that’ll be. (Bah hum bug)  Do I really want to do this again next year?

You bet this has been one of the most peaceful glorious joyous years of my life and we even had a flood in our basement in the midst of it all.  Somehow I was able to understand and treasure all the moments I shared with family and friends.  We squeezed more social events this year then we have in a long time and I was able enjoy all the celebrations including one for a man who I’ve known for forty years and he turned 90 during Christmas week.  His son and daughter came to Buffalo to have dinner with a few of his close friends and I was included and truly I was able to understand it’s pure meaning  living that long (which I hope I’m able to do) and seeing his daughter and son grateful they still had their dad to celebrate with.

Perchance it was because I had battled Cancer and won knowing there was a possibility all of this wouldn’t have been achievable or maybe I’m just getting smarter in my old age and have finally come to understand how important family and friends are.  Whatever the reason for my pure enjoyment of the season I’m already beginning to plan what we’ll do next year.  What I’ll add to our decorations (don’t tell Joe) he thinks we own enough holiday junk I’ve already began the process in my mind.  I’ll start a wish list for Christmas 09 and fill the folder with notes and articles for how I’ll celebrate the holidays next year.   Today while I feel like I’m in the zone of where did it all go how quickly it’s over I’m also planning on having more family dinners and events to tide me over while I count the days to next years month of December when it all begins again.

There is one thing I’m certain of this blog has been one of the most rewarding accomplishments of life after my family and friends and I suggest anyone who ever has wanted to write journal or quietly thinks about giving opinions starts their own blog.  There is such great achievement to the mind and soul when you’re able to share your thoughts good bad or ugly readers write back and say hey thanks for letting me know I’m not alone because surely “life is stranger then fiction” and most of us have experienced something similar and “misery does love company” so go on check it out and make your resolution letting us know how you think via a blog or comments here or on your own.

When you comment please leave me your link so I can visit your blog and give you traffic as well.

As you see we’ve started a contest giveaway with grammology t-shirts.  We’ll pick a winner every week for a month and then we have another give away planned so keep reading until the next contest is announced.

And if you don’t mind check out Sherry’s corner with her first book review let her know if any of you have experienced similar feelings when the kids leave the nest.  Many of us count the days until we’re alone not my daughter…amazing…and its interesting reading what others think.

So blessings and a great year to every one because it’s not in the money we make it’s the family and friends we love and more important love us back…

Written by Sherry, on 30-12-2008 14:30

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I need your wisdom.....

Hello Grammology fans I’m Dorothy’s daughter Sherry These are my  ideas regarding the first book I've suggested you read......hope you have some wisdom to share with us as well..I'll be looking for your comments as to how to get throught the .Empty Nesters Syndrom.  please click the read more....

Today was a wonderful day as I just received a call from my doctor’s office and the results of my bone density test were very excellent I have no symptoms of Osteoporosis which is very prominent in patients who take the medications I’ve been taken because of my past Cancers.  Therefore I’m celebrating and giving thanks to God for keeping my bones strong and no need to worry every time I’d see Sally Field in the commercial for Boniva, thinking I was glad they have the cure for this disease however praying my results would come back normal and I’d not have to take any additional medicine preventing further bone deterioration.

What single decision do you feel could have changed your life?

When I was v 12 or 13 years old the Disney show featured a television series where there were Mouseketeers who sang, danced, and performed little skits which I thought I was perfect for.  The Mickey Mouse Club was a long-running American variety television show that began in 1955, produced by Walt Disney Productions and televised by the American Broadcasting Company, featuring a regular but ever-changing cast of teenage performers. The Mickey Mouse Club was created by Walt Disney. The series was revived, reformatted and reimagined several times since its initial 1955–1959 run on ABC.  I wanted to be one of the mouseketeers and every time there was an audition being held anywhere near where I lived I secretly dreamed I’d be able to go and be chosen as one of the cast and become a childhood start like Shirley Temple.