Ramona & Beezus

I got a great opportunity to take the girls to see the new movie Ramona and Beezus, and we were able to meet up with some really good friends! It’s been a very long time since I’ve even touched any books written by Beverly Cleary, but the movie brought me right back.

I loved how Ramona’s imagination played out on the screen. Everything was so much more vibrant and larger than life, whether she was on the playground or jumping on her bed in her new room.

The girls really enjoyed it, I could hear the giggles at Ramona’s antics, and I know they all liked how she seemed to get into trouble without meaning to, much like they do.

This movie was bittersweet…I don't remember the last time a movie made me laugh so hard and also cry. I didn't know how the kids would take this....with the fathers job loss, potential divorce, moving (basically, our life over the last year). But everything got tied up very neatly and happily for the kids in the end. It is a great sister movie :)

This movie gets two thumbs up from us!

The Thunder Rolls

Thunderstorms. I love thunderstorms in the summer. I loved them when I managed swimming pools and it meant we got to shut it all down and hunker in the guard house playing…I love it now when it means certain respite from the heat and a cooling darkness in mid-afternoon. I love the sounds and the wind and the fact that my plants can always use the rain. Bring it on!

A Good Day

It’s hot, humid, and horribly sticky.
Just packed clothes for vacation.
While sitting on the porch, sipping on coffee..... I count my blessings:
1) quiet morning
2) Mike had two days off in a row
3) A clean house
4) A clean heart
5) A clean slate
6) A long, long talk with Lisa, where, among other things, she shared with me some lessons on criticism, perfectionism, and friendship. Our long distance relationship has grown such much and I am ever grateful for her in my life.
7) I've made a haven at home, one that welcomes big kids and little kids, both my own and the ones that come my way for a just a little while
8) Life is Good!