Hair of a Different Color

Today I am thankful for this kid--er, I mean man.  Some teenagers show their independence or rebellion by disrespect, bad behavior, and crime. Then there is my grandson.  He has expressed his individuality in a different way.

He thinks, "What will Grandma say?"  

Grandma says, "What a nice fall color"

He thinks, "Will this make Grandma mad?"

Grandma says, "Now, that is a bold look."

He thinks, "Will Grandma yell at me now?"

Grandma says, "You look just right for summer?" 

He may be an unorthodox kid, but in the scope of things it's only hair.  And since he graduated from high school, works hard, is a skilled BMX rider, I don't think that this is the battle to choose. 

Plus, he tells his gramma that he loves her.

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1. What song reminds you of a specific time in your life and what is it about that song that makes you remember?  Whenever I hear "Silver Bells", I am reminded of the time I was in Denver.  On my lunch break,  I went shopping for my wedding dress.  It was snowing, and the strains of Silver Bells filled the air.  I found the perfect dress--street length, with a lace top and voile skirt.  And it was on sale.  So that day, to the melody of Silver Bells, I purchases the dress that two weeks later I would wear for my wedding in France, with real bells ringing.

2. What's something you've given up on?
     Being a size 10 again.  I am learning to be comfortable in my own skin (all of it).  I still try to lose weight, but I'm not consumed by it.

3. What's something you'll never give up on?
    Praying for my children, that they will let God be their navigator.  Although Christians, they aren't serious about it.

4. If you had to cook something from scratch in the next hour what would it be?
         Peanut Butter Cookies.

5. Have you started Christmas shopping? Decorating? Listening to Christmas music?
          No to Christmas music, I'm still enjoying Autumn music.  No to decorating, although last night I went to an event sponsored by our women's group at church.  It was held at this cool interior design studio.  The designer gave us a lot of tips on recycling decorations into new and beautiful items, so it got me thinking.  I made my Christmas gift list in July, and since I make most of the things, I am done with that.  Just have a few Walmart toys for the little grands.

6. What do you know about your parent's wedding?  They got married by the justice of the peace in Idaho in 1940.

7. I can't believe I went to the doctor today and between the office visit and chest x-ray I waited four hours.  No wonder I hate going to the doctor. (This from a former nurse.)

8. Insert your own random thought here.  'Cause I have bronchitis, I am tired and cranky.  Little granddaughter says, "Gramma, your face needs timeout."