We are having so much fun with the grandchildren this week. Both children play on a "coach-pitch" baseball team, so there were two of those games - and our granddaughter missed both games because she was in dress rehearsals for her ballet, Hansel and Gretel.
Last night we took Zachary to his game, then to a couple of innings at the Winthrop University baseball game, and then to dinner at our favorite spot, the Dutch Mill! What fun!
Little Jessica was in her first performance last night - the family is attending the Sunday afternoon performance - so last night, son Randy took her to perform. They called on the way home and she was so excited! Jessica is almost 7 years old and of course, her mommy had her all made up for the show. She said, "Joan-Joan, I look like a grown up!" lol I said, "do you think I would recognize you?" She said, "No, I am very grown up." Delightful! Last night she felt like a princess. Her mom had bought her a t-shirt from the ballet and had it folded on her pillow with a ribbon around it when she got home. And of course her good daddy had flowers for her at the end of the show!
I am always touched by the love that surrounds these two children - how they bless our lives, for sure -- but I think of children who never hear those positive words of love, who are never encouraged, supported in their interests or boosted along the way. I am thankful that our grandchildren are so blessed.
Do you know a child you could sincerely compliment this week? Please do. The child may be desperate for positive words -- and your words could make such a huge difference.
Every child is special and every child deserves our support!
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Secret Money Man
Last night our guest on Moon Moo and You was Todd Silva, the Secret Dollar Man!
Enjoy!
Very short clip about The Secret Dollar Man
And here you can listen and learn from last night's Moon Moon and You conversation with Todd Silva -
Todd Silva on Moon Moon and You
Enjoy!
Very short clip about The Secret Dollar Man
And here you can listen and learn from last night's Moon Moon and You conversation with Todd Silva -
Todd Silva on Moon Moon and You
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Thumbuddy - Self Esteem - Confidence
I am happy to report that I recently met Mark Arens, creator of the ThumbPeople, and I am so totally impressed with his website and products for families, church groups, and anybody who enjoys positivity!
Mark has delightful boardbooks for toddlers, books for school-age children and music for all ages. To visit the ThumbPeople, just click on Thumbuddy, the precious cartoon fellow on the right of your screen.
I am Thumbuddy! You are Thumbuddy! Will you make a happy difference in Thumbuddy's life today? I hope so!
Thank you, Mark, for these beautiful creations and your wonderful website!
PS There are two free songs for download when you visit the site -- and these are the happiest, most positive songs I have heard in a long time! Choose your favorite two! My favorites are "Wonderful" and "You Make a Difference". Come back and tell us your favorites, okay?
Oh yes, I do have a Squidoo lens about Thumbuddy, too! Just click on Thumbuddy Review and read the review, watch a video and enjoy more about this exciting new program.
Mark has delightful boardbooks for toddlers, books for school-age children and music for all ages. To visit the ThumbPeople, just click on Thumbuddy, the precious cartoon fellow on the right of your screen.
I am Thumbuddy! You are Thumbuddy! Will you make a happy difference in Thumbuddy's life today? I hope so!
Thank you, Mark, for these beautiful creations and your wonderful website!
PS There are two free songs for download when you visit the site -- and these are the happiest, most positive songs I have heard in a long time! Choose your favorite two! My favorites are "Wonderful" and "You Make a Difference". Come back and tell us your favorites, okay?
Oh yes, I do have a Squidoo lens about Thumbuddy, too! Just click on Thumbuddy Review and read the review, watch a video and enjoy more about this exciting new program.
Monday, March 16, 2009
You at 50
I was touched by this and thought I would share it...
This is amazingly creative!
Pay close attention to this - as it is read forward and, then, backward.
This is a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20 year old. The contest was Titled 'u @ 50'.This video won second place. When they showed it, everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke into spontaneous applause. So simple and yet so
brilliant.
Take a minute and watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA
You should have speakers on.
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This is amazingly creative!
Pay close attention to this - as it is read forward and, then, backward.
This is a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20 year old. The contest was Titled 'u @ 50'.This video won second place. When they showed it, everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke into spontaneous applause. So simple and yet so
brilliant.
Take a minute and watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA
You should have speakers on.
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Friday, March 06, 2009
Take Time to Be
My kindergarten grandson told me yesterday that at their school, right after lunch, they have "time to be". I said, "What is time to be?" He said, "Oh, it's just time for a little nap."
I love that concept. Teaching children the idea of taking time to just "be" not "do". We all need to return to that kind of thinking!
It is my most sincere hope that today you will take "time to be." Sit on your porch, take a walk, spend some minutes in the present moment. Enjoy! Or as my friend, Kate reminds me, "In Joy!" Indeed!
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I love that concept. Teaching children the idea of taking time to just "be" not "do". We all need to return to that kind of thinking!
It is my most sincere hope that today you will take "time to be." Sit on your porch, take a walk, spend some minutes in the present moment. Enjoy! Or as my friend, Kate reminds me, "In Joy!" Indeed!
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Family Fun
We had such a fun family dinner last night. This morning I am filled with gratitude. Our son and his family returned from a week at Disney World. They came here as soon as they got back to town, and soon our daughter joined us too. Her hubby was still at work, so we missed him!
The children were talking as fast as they could talk, sharing their fun experiences at Disney - and so were their mom and dad. We laughed later, saying it sounded like the grown-ups had as much fun as the children.
But the point this morning is simply the joy of such simple things - family around the table, happy laughing children, a good country dinner, and a wonderful dessert of candy from Chef Keem ! The candy arrived yesterday - just in time for our celebration! and oh, it was so good!
Enjoy the day! Have fun! Be thankful! One of my favorite little quotes is "Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are!" We treasured the normalcy of our evening! May you do the same today!
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The children were talking as fast as they could talk, sharing their fun experiences at Disney - and so were their mom and dad. We laughed later, saying it sounded like the grown-ups had as much fun as the children.
But the point this morning is simply the joy of such simple things - family around the table, happy laughing children, a good country dinner, and a wonderful dessert of candy from Chef Keem ! The candy arrived yesterday - just in time for our celebration! and oh, it was so good!
Enjoy the day! Have fun! Be thankful! One of my favorite little quotes is "Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are!" We treasured the normalcy of our evening! May you do the same today!
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Be Positive
I have been honored - so deeply touched -- that I scarcely know what to say. My friend, Mimi, Growwear on Squidoo, created a lens all about me! She even had my sisters in on her big secret! Their interviews and insights are on the lens, too!
I was quietly reading my e-mail one night, when I got an e-mail from Mimi. "please take a look at my new lens." lol oh wow. I thought she had just made something new she wanted me to see. and she did. and how!
The lens itself is a huge honor - and then came the visitors and the comments. What a treasure. One of my sisters said, "well, now we have something to read at your funeral." (that's "sister humor", folks - no disrespect intended)
I am still shocked every time I look at it. I hope you will take a look too. What a beautiful gift you could create with a lens like this. Who would you choose?
I challenge you to create a similar lens during the month of February - and honor someone you care about. I will never ever forget this. Just think how much it would mean to your loved one, friend, or co-worker - to have a lens in their honor.
ok. enough. go visit and give Mimi and bunch of stars from me! and thank you!
Be Positive
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I was quietly reading my e-mail one night, when I got an e-mail from Mimi. "please take a look at my new lens." lol oh wow. I thought she had just made something new she wanted me to see. and she did. and how!
The lens itself is a huge honor - and then came the visitors and the comments. What a treasure. One of my sisters said, "well, now we have something to read at your funeral." (that's "sister humor", folks - no disrespect intended)
I am still shocked every time I look at it. I hope you will take a look too. What a beautiful gift you could create with a lens like this. Who would you choose?
I challenge you to create a similar lens during the month of February - and honor someone you care about. I will never ever forget this. Just think how much it would mean to your loved one, friend, or co-worker - to have a lens in their honor.
ok. enough. go visit and give Mimi and bunch of stars from me! and thank you!
Be Positive
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