What I learned, or relearned, this week...

Rainy Saturdays make for odd times here at the ranch. After Friday brought us new school projects to consider, today began the research process. My child, God love her, decided to do a diorama on one of four major influences during the roaring 20's. Well, diorama is my middle name. Okay, that just makes me look sad, but they are a lot of fun. This is one of my favorites that I wish I had created:



But alas, I only hope that I can be hit with inspiration during Easter when Peeps are prevalent throughout the Walgreens, Target and Kroger stores of the area. Until then, I will live vicariously through my 10 year old and ponder the things I learned this week:

1. I again understand what my parents meant when they told me, "I wish I could take the hurt for you so you wouldn't have to feel this pain."

2. Although we live in East Tennessee and lots of people think we are a bunch of hicks(thanks, Stacey Campfield), we are blessed to have a wonderful children's hospital and top notch specialists.

3. Piggybacking on #3, I am extremely grateful for health insurance.

4. As much as I try to deny it, I have the sense of humor of a 13 year old boy.

5. Try as we might, Friday family nights are just not going to be the same without CHUCK on television.

6. Seeing my 7 year old daughter dance "The Sprinkler" makes me happy for so many reasons.

7. I will never be able to eat Brazillian food or go into a bridal shop without flashing back to the movie "Bridesmaids".

8. When your 10 year old is doing research on Prohibition, you will get looks of every kind when you go to the liquor store and ask them if they "have any memorabilia on bootlegging....for your 10 year old.". Yeah.

9. I am officially addicted to making sock animals and here is my dirty little secret:



10. While I cannot tolerate people who bully my children, I cannot help but be broken hearted for the sadness I know is their life. I can only pray that witnessing the grace in which my daughter handles their abuse will change their hearts.

Night all....

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