“Can I be a cheerleader, Mommy?” Laurel asked one day long ago when I picked her up from the Kramer’s house. The very question sent chills down my spine. Definitely not a question I expected from my then first-grader. “Well, maybe someday you can,” I answered. “When you’re older.” Her face turned sad. “But I want to do it now. Larissa’s going to do it and so do I. … [Read more...] about My Daughter, A Cheerleader?
Family Life
10 More Life Lessons I Learned as a Football Mom
Maybelle Crabtree here. Ten more lessons from football? Are you kidding me? No, I am not. I actually learned an additional TEN life lessons as a Football Mom. And if you haven't read my first Football Mom post click here. Hey, I was a Football Mom for six years of my life.. Heck, Holly was still in an infant seat when Matthew first began playing. She was the “mascot” for the … [Read more...] about 10 More Life Lessons I Learned as a Football Mom
You Are What You Wear – Fashion Counts
You Are What You Wear was a popular television show a few years back. Laurel and Holly watched the show every week. In short, a "fashion challenged" woman received a complete head-to-toe makeover - new hair style, make-up, clothes, everything - each week. This hapless woman then unveiled her new self to all the important people in her life at the end of the hour and they oohed … [Read more...] about You Are What You Wear – Fashion Counts
Faith is in the Journey at Advent
My family was asked to light the Advent candles as few years ago.. We were picked for the second week of Advent which is the “Faith” candle. Laurel, who was 8 at the time, had asked me once how families get to light the candles. “You have to be asked,” I replied. “Do you think someday we can do it?” she inquired. “Sure, if they ask.” “Who does the asking?” “I’m … [Read more...] about Faith is in the Journey at Advent
Thanksgiving Day or Giving Thanks Day?
Thanksgiving Day or Giving Thanks Day? Which one is it for you? My answer – it all depends on how old you are. When I was a child, it was definitely Thanksgiving Day – turkey, parades, football, and family supper. Thanksgiving Day Past I remember we all gathered at Geepa and May May’s house which included my mom, dad, sister, mom’s two sisters and their husbands, seven … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Day or Giving Thanks Day?