School started back today. Lots of schools started yesterday but where my grand kids in White Settlement go it was today. It is kind of sad I think that summer is almost over. Fall is nice to look forward to though. Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Not hot or cold. Just right for a little while before winter sets in.
I thought my days of school was over and worrying about my kids liking or not liking it. That first day was always sad. I think Charles was the only one of my kids that got upset that first day. At that time they didn't have kindergarten. He was in the 1st grade. When I left him he looked so sad with tears in his eyes. I will never forget it. We were in a strange town....Garland. He had no friends yet.
Today Jana always put pictures of the kids with signs going to school and then at the end of the year again. They looked happy in there new clothes all ready for school. I got real sad though when I seen her oldest Kaiden's picture of him walking in the parking lot to his school. He starts middle school this year. It is the old high school here in White Settlement. It showed him with his back pack walking along. I don't think he was near as upset as Jana and I were. He has several problems but he is smart as a whip. I was just worried about him going to different classes and if he would know where to go.
Jana said he was real excited about the cafeteria. A lot different than elementary school cafeterias. He said they had smoothies and sandwiches something like they have at Subway. A choice of two different kinds of food. He is picky about his food so he will like that.
They all went to school. They were all excited and they made it through the day. Just as lots of kids did and will always do. I have four grandkids in college too. All in different places. One grand daughter goes to TCU and this is her last year. One is in Sweetwater. One goes to Mississippi college and she is great in sports. Another one in Oklahoma.
School is on . Kids are happy. Parents are happy! All is right with the world!
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
August 16, 1977.......39 Years Ago
I will never forget that day in August when the TV program went off for a moment and they announced, " Elvis has died!" I was in a state of shock. He was supposed to go on a tour that next day. This could not be true. But I found out it was very true.
I had loved Elvis ever since he started his music career back in 1955 I guess. He had come to Sweetwater twice I believe back in 1956. I was only 11 so I didn't get to go see him perform. My sister who was five years older did and I would never hear the end how he picked her up off the ground and kissed her. She was a tiny thing. Much smaller than me.
Today I think he is even more popular than back then. I think Priscilla and Lisa Marie have done a good job keeping it all alive. I went to Graceland about ten years ago. I stood at his grave with tears streaming down my face. I never got to see him alive.
I did go see Lisa Marie here in Fort Worth about two years ago. She is very slender. She has a lovely voice but nothing like her Daddy. I know he would be so proud of her! I kept thinking maybe she will have a little Elvis but I don't really think any of them look like Elvis .Except maybe a few characteristics like her eyes and mouth. She has twins even. And her daughter Riley is an actress.
I don't think there will ever be anyone in the world that could ever sing as good as Elvis. He had a beautiful voice and he will never be forgotten. I am glad I was young in the time he was popular and got to live it. To me the 50's was the best years!
I had loved Elvis ever since he started his music career back in 1955 I guess. He had come to Sweetwater twice I believe back in 1956. I was only 11 so I didn't get to go see him perform. My sister who was five years older did and I would never hear the end how he picked her up off the ground and kissed her. She was a tiny thing. Much smaller than me.
Today I think he is even more popular than back then. I think Priscilla and Lisa Marie have done a good job keeping it all alive. I went to Graceland about ten years ago. I stood at his grave with tears streaming down my face. I never got to see him alive.
I did go see Lisa Marie here in Fort Worth about two years ago. She is very slender. She has a lovely voice but nothing like her Daddy. I know he would be so proud of her! I kept thinking maybe she will have a little Elvis but I don't really think any of them look like Elvis .Except maybe a few characteristics like her eyes and mouth. She has twins even. And her daughter Riley is an actress.
I don't think there will ever be anyone in the world that could ever sing as good as Elvis. He had a beautiful voice and he will never be forgotten. I am glad I was young in the time he was popular and got to live it. To me the 50's was the best years!
Saturday, August 13, 2016
I Am Determined .......
This has been the hardest thing I have ever done in my life but I am winning. Slowly but surely. You are saying, "What is she winning?" I have got thru all the stages I have to go thru almost to be able to have new teeth after 29 years. That probably doesn't sound that hard to you. But it has been hard.
I got dentures when I was 43 years old. My dentist in Sweetwater evidently done a good job. I only had one impression and never had to go back for adjustments. After so many years they had wore down and it wasn't easy to eat with ill fitting teeth. I don't know if that was all the only reason I had problems for the last few years having trouble swallowing . I had anxiety too and all of that has got better. Since I am alone. I really don't understand how I am under less stress alone but I am.
I decided it was time to get a new set of dentures and I have always been so nervous going to the dentist. I went anyway. I got my impressions done. I had to go three times before I got them. Little did I know what I was in for when I did get them. I have been back 7 times. Every time I eat very much there is another place hurting. I cant eat anything hard. I am just hoping I don't lose any weight.
My dentist is closed from Friday to Monday. Every time I need an adjustment it seems to be on the weekend. At least it don't take long and I have gotten so used to this dentist I don't mind going. He is a very good dentist and just a few blocks from my house.
My ex husband got teeth and then he never would wear them. You have got to do that to get used to them. I thought mine would be easy since I already had some. Was I wrong! These are longer and thicker. It is like learning to eat all over again. At first I couldn't even drink with them. I got that down now. I can even eat soft foods. Hard food hurts so I have not mastered that yet. But I will. I have my Moms determination and I can do anything. Eventually.... And if I can do it anybody can.
I got dentures when I was 43 years old. My dentist in Sweetwater evidently done a good job. I only had one impression and never had to go back for adjustments. After so many years they had wore down and it wasn't easy to eat with ill fitting teeth. I don't know if that was all the only reason I had problems for the last few years having trouble swallowing . I had anxiety too and all of that has got better. Since I am alone. I really don't understand how I am under less stress alone but I am.
I decided it was time to get a new set of dentures and I have always been so nervous going to the dentist. I went anyway. I got my impressions done. I had to go three times before I got them. Little did I know what I was in for when I did get them. I have been back 7 times. Every time I eat very much there is another place hurting. I cant eat anything hard. I am just hoping I don't lose any weight.
My dentist is closed from Friday to Monday. Every time I need an adjustment it seems to be on the weekend. At least it don't take long and I have gotten so used to this dentist I don't mind going. He is a very good dentist and just a few blocks from my house.
My ex husband got teeth and then he never would wear them. You have got to do that to get used to them. I thought mine would be easy since I already had some. Was I wrong! These are longer and thicker. It is like learning to eat all over again. At first I couldn't even drink with them. I got that down now. I can even eat soft foods. Hard food hurts so I have not mastered that yet. But I will. I have my Moms determination and I can do anything. Eventually.... And if I can do it anybody can.
Monday, August 1, 2016
Our Mini Vacation......
I had been wanting to go on a little trip to my hometown for awhile. I don't like traveling alone. Jana had got her a new van and had been wanting to see her Dad and let the kids see their grandpa so we decided to go.
Last Friday we left Fort Worth for Sweetwater. It was a nice trip . We stopped on the way and had our picnic lunch at a rest stop. We went ahead and went on to Big Springs so Jana could see her Grandma and her Aunt June. June is my favorite sister in law. When I was married to her brother she was always making something for the kids or doing something for us. She is one of the nicest people I know. We had such a good visit. She and I talked about everything. And Myrtle, Jana's Grandma they say doesn't say much. She did talk to me when June went to get chicken for everyone .
When I was married to Myrtles son I don't think she liked me much. Now I think she does . We had a nice visit . The kids got to meet there Great Grandma and great Aunt June. I hope we can do this more often.
Later we went to Sweetwater and found our hotel. The kids couldn't wait to get in the swimming pool. I have a lot of anxiety about that. I stayed in the room. I didn't even want to see. Kaylee had floaties I had gotten her the year before. I just read my book while they were in the pool.
It was pretty crowded in the room with six people but it worked out fine. I was really surprised the kids went to bed so easily. The next morning we went to free breakfast at the hotel. It was very good. They had sweet rolls, cereal, eggs, biscuits and gravy, waffles, etc. Orange juice, milk and coffee.
After our breakfast we went shopping . Found a cute little boutique and bought a few things for someone that is moving into a new place. Jana and I got lotto tickets from a liquor store that had sold a 50 million dollar ticket a few years back. I got three right. Oh, well. Ate lunch at the Dairyland. I had carhopped there at the age of 16.
We went to the museum around noon. It is in a big two story house that was a funeral parlor at one time. It was really a lot of history there and the kids really enjoyed it. Elvis had been at the Municipal Auditorium back in 1955 and it had pictures of him. My sister had seen him then. Lots of old cars and old fire truck. Just a lot of interesting stuff. After we got out of there we stopped at another store. These little stores have stuff we don't see in Fort Worth. Then back to the hotel for a short nap.
After a nap we went out to Jana's Dads. The kids didn't really know him. Kaylee was soon calling him Grandpa. They seemed to get along good. He wanted me to go with him to Wal Mart so I did. We have been divorced for 32 years. After we left there we ate dinner at Skeet's. They had excellent food. Went back to the hotel and they all went swimming. I read my book. Surprising all the kids went to bed really well when it was time.
Next morning we went to eat breakfast again at the hotel. Packed all our stuff and put in the car.We went out to Johnny's for awhile. After that we went to K Mart which is closing. We found some really good buys. I had to go by Allen's and get some potato salad. That is just a tradition any time I am in Sweetwater to get potato salad there. It is great! Then we went to a Mexican restaurant to eat our last meal there. It wasn't the greatest.
Then we were on the road home. I drove until we got to Clyde. Jana drove the rest of the way. I heard Connor say he loved this vacation. Him and Kaiden had always ask me when they get to go back to Sweetwater. I had took them to Sweetwater a couple of times. Kaiden said he hoped we got to go back next year. I hope we get too also! It was nice to get away from the big city for a little while!
Last Friday we left Fort Worth for Sweetwater. It was a nice trip . We stopped on the way and had our picnic lunch at a rest stop. We went ahead and went on to Big Springs so Jana could see her Grandma and her Aunt June. June is my favorite sister in law. When I was married to her brother she was always making something for the kids or doing something for us. She is one of the nicest people I know. We had such a good visit. She and I talked about everything. And Myrtle, Jana's Grandma they say doesn't say much. She did talk to me when June went to get chicken for everyone .
When I was married to Myrtles son I don't think she liked me much. Now I think she does . We had a nice visit . The kids got to meet there Great Grandma and great Aunt June. I hope we can do this more often.
Later we went to Sweetwater and found our hotel. The kids couldn't wait to get in the swimming pool. I have a lot of anxiety about that. I stayed in the room. I didn't even want to see. Kaylee had floaties I had gotten her the year before. I just read my book while they were in the pool.
It was pretty crowded in the room with six people but it worked out fine. I was really surprised the kids went to bed so easily. The next morning we went to free breakfast at the hotel. It was very good. They had sweet rolls, cereal, eggs, biscuits and gravy, waffles, etc. Orange juice, milk and coffee.
After our breakfast we went shopping . Found a cute little boutique and bought a few things for someone that is moving into a new place. Jana and I got lotto tickets from a liquor store that had sold a 50 million dollar ticket a few years back. I got three right. Oh, well. Ate lunch at the Dairyland. I had carhopped there at the age of 16.
We went to the museum around noon. It is in a big two story house that was a funeral parlor at one time. It was really a lot of history there and the kids really enjoyed it. Elvis had been at the Municipal Auditorium back in 1955 and it had pictures of him. My sister had seen him then. Lots of old cars and old fire truck. Just a lot of interesting stuff. After we got out of there we stopped at another store. These little stores have stuff we don't see in Fort Worth. Then back to the hotel for a short nap.
After a nap we went out to Jana's Dads. The kids didn't really know him. Kaylee was soon calling him Grandpa. They seemed to get along good. He wanted me to go with him to Wal Mart so I did. We have been divorced for 32 years. After we left there we ate dinner at Skeet's. They had excellent food. Went back to the hotel and they all went swimming. I read my book. Surprising all the kids went to bed really well when it was time.
Next morning we went to eat breakfast again at the hotel. Packed all our stuff and put in the car.We went out to Johnny's for awhile. After that we went to K Mart which is closing. We found some really good buys. I had to go by Allen's and get some potato salad. That is just a tradition any time I am in Sweetwater to get potato salad there. It is great! Then we went to a Mexican restaurant to eat our last meal there. It wasn't the greatest.
Then we were on the road home. I drove until we got to Clyde. Jana drove the rest of the way. I heard Connor say he loved this vacation. Him and Kaiden had always ask me when they get to go back to Sweetwater. I had took them to Sweetwater a couple of times. Kaiden said he hoped we got to go back next year. I hope we get too also! It was nice to get away from the big city for a little while!
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