What's next?

So, now that we've committed to this thing called "blog" who is in control? The Blog or Debra and me? I feel compelled to write daily and feel a bit like a character in that fairy tale, which one is it, that can't stop doing some deed or other, daily, or there's hell to pay! Oh yes, it's Rapunzell and something about spinning thread........I feel like I can't stop spinning yarns or something horrid will happen to me. I'm become a character (of my own making) in a story where I am captive until forever.......oh well, it can still be fun. I just have to keep it light.

and now what shall we talk about today? The children, the grands, parenting, family events, the positive/negative effects of culture on family, politics, religion, spirituality, health in all its forms???

I'm going to contemplate all of the above and see if I can't just collect something from my stream of consciousness that might contribute to someone. Since I'm still basking in the glow of my Mother's Day celebration maybe I'll share a bit of that. Yes, I know it's become one of those Hallmark card holidays but in truth it didn't start out that way. It started out as a protest against war. Since wars are generally thought to be generated and proliferated by the world of men, women must stand up and refuse to send their children to war and that's how the first Mother's Day evolved way back when.........I will look it up and get back with that information.

My most recent family celebration for that infamous day was spent at my brother's house where my children and grandchildren gathered to honor me with a barbque on a lovely, sunny day. I have a son and a daughter, both in their 30's and they each have a son, one 2 and one just about a year.

I'm close with both of my children and adore the babies. Since they live close by I get to spend lots of time with all of them. That's mostly a good thing and then sometimes I think we are too involved with each other. But it works for us and we have deep, satisfying relationships with one another. I believe that we are put here to work on our relationship issues with the people in our lives, family, friends, co-workers, etc. It's a powerful way to learn about ourselves, correct mistakes we may have made with others, especially our children.

Back to Sunday....We spent about 3 hours together, cooking, eating, talking. The plumber came by to work on my brother's shower. We spent time admiring his new bathroom tile and sink. His friend, Charlie, from Thailand was visiting and he showed us some of the beautiful stones he brought back with him. The babies played. They bumped heads and cried. We ate delicious food cooked on the grill. My brother has acquariums, one with fish and one with big turtles. The two year old fed worms to the turtles. The baby took a nap. The sun shone and the breeze blew. The view from his deck was lovely. It was very busy, very noisy and so much fun for me!!!

Anyway, will sign off for now. Wishing you a great day..........come back tomorrow and see where we've been or what we have to offer.

Cheryl