Enjoying the Simple Things

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to spend the day with my oldest son, youngest son and my three granddaughters. We had Happy Face Pancakes for breakfast to start our day with a smile. We went to the park and the girls played on the playground and we pushed them on the swings. "Higher, Meemaw," they shouted as they giggled. After the park, we ate pizza and then went back to my house and watched a movie (Princess one--always a winner). It was a wonderful day and we didn't spend a lot of money. We just spent time together enjoying each other's company. I cannot wait for another opportunity to be able to just enjoy the simple things in life--spending time with the ones I love.

New Year

As 2010 started I have had the opportunity to reflect upon last year and my choices. My mother's 67th birthday is today. She is a lady to be admired. She and my father have raised four children, two of whom graduated with bachelor degrees and two of whom graduated with associate's degrees. They have ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren who are their crowning glories. My father has Alzheimer's Disease and my mom is his caregiver.
Whenever I start to feel overwhelmed by my life, all I have to do is think about the challenges Mom and Dad face daily. I can no longer complain about the mundane things that I face in comparison.
Today I spent a few hours with two of my granddaughters who put it all in perspective for me. They had gone to a basketball game with me. They really didn't want to, but they wanted to spend time with me and I had already committed to going to the game. They talked during the whole game, but enjoyed spending time with Meemaw. "Meemaw, I love you," said one of them. "I love you, too Meemaw, " said the other. So, as this year starts, I will remember to enjoy life as it comes because I get to spend time with people I love (people who are a part of my family or people with whom I worship or people with whom I work).