Hullo again.
Where have you been? I'm sure somewhere delightfully cool. Boy it's been hot here today. I think it's because of the thunderstorm we had last night (in which we got 4 1/2" of rain). Last week we had 5 1/2" of rain!!! I don't think we're lacking anymore.
Our garden is quite bountiful. There is nothing better then sitting down to a nice, hardy home cooked meal of chicken, green beans, potatoes, and an apple pie of course! That is my typical image of a home cooked dinner. =)
You know it is crazy growing up. Suddenly you can look at other peoples pasts and understand a little more of what they mean when they say, "that's how it was when I was a kid". For me it really hits when your parents suddenly become Grandpa & Grandma, and you suddenly become and Auntie. It makes me think back to when I was just a little squirt causing trouble and not having a care in the world. I remember my Aunts and Uncles... and hearing stories about my dad and mom when they were kids. It was so far out... lol. They made great stories but it was so hard to connect them to reality.
I attended the last day of a five day writing seminar with my Mom and Dad today. It was associated with the Institute for Excellence in Writing. It was so fascinating and I really learned a lot, but I had to wonder how a parent is ever to teach multiple subjects to their child. I mean there are so many aspects of life... which ones to you make the higher priorities? I guess it makes me pretty impressed when I think about my parents and some other adults that I know. Raising children is one of the most selfless things you could do. Maybe one day I will get a chance to give all that I can to a family of my own. =)
