I do! It seems like only yesterday that the Hott kids were celebrating the beginning of summer vacation. Now, along with various friends that frequent our house here on Hott Mountain, they are all singing the “Back-to-School Blues!” --including me! Tonight, we all return to meet the teachers and reunite with friends and parents after a long, lazy Summer 2012. So, why is it that this 47-year-old-Hott-mama-of-four is singing the blues? Well, let’s see. Are my three school age children ready to begin Monday morning? Have we successfully completed finding all the necessary items on the “Back-to-School” supply list? Hummmm…. Our list goes something like this: Clothes for School – Check! After two full days of shopping, we have managed to find appropriate sizes and styles to equip a budding 2nd grader, another 4th grade boy, and finally, our 7th grade daughter! Thanks to JCPenny’s and Old Navy, we were able to purchase $10 jeans! Did you see that? This came in quite … [Read more...]
Love Thy Neighbor
Really? Do I have to? Oh, come on God! This commandment is so hard. Surely, you don’t mean it, do You? “Love my neighbor!” Well, if you could see my neighbor, maybe You would understand. You see, this now 47-year-old-grey-haired-Hott-mama-of-four (yes, I had a birthday), feels a little like we are living next to the Hatfields and the McCoy’s. This IS West Virginia, by the way. But, the last time I looked, this is also the year 2012! Isn’t it?! So, why is it that we happen to border property with some of the most unusual folks around? For someone such as myself that just loves to play the host, cook for crowds, and entertain on a regular basis, it seems that no matter how I attempt to express “love” to those on the neighboring 95 acres here next to us on Hott Mountain, I am met with comments like; “STAY OFF MY LAND!” and “I HAVE TO PROTECT MY PROPERTY!” From me? I just thought it would be fun to have a cup of coffee with you after you walked a half mile through the … [Read more...]
Strangers in the Supermarket
Okay, so here’s a question for you grocery shopping moms (and dads!) out there: Do you prefer grocery shopping withOUT your children? I’m a little ashamed to admit this; but, I DO! Yes, this 46-year-old-grey-haired-hott-mama-of-four would rather do the food shopping all.by.myself! There. I said it. Here is what happened to me on one of the few occasions I was alone at the grocery store. Although it makes me feel a little guilty leaving the whole Hott crew behind with Daddy Dan to deal with, I just prefer the focus I can accomplish when I shop alone. Without the distractions of “Mommy, can I buy this?” to the occasional “Oh.my.golly! Where is Levi?” this mom can leave the grocery store with exactly those items on my list. Well, mostly! You see, if I am not shopping with my own crew of Hott descendants, I frequently accumulate random other children that happen to be coming home with us. So, when I occasionally have the opportunity to shop alone… well, it’s somewhat … [Read more...]
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