Veteran's Day

Happy Veteran's Day!  I have to say this year I have thought more about Veteran's Day than any other year of my life. I would like to say that in my old age I have gained perspective but instead I owe my deeper thoughts to my 6 year old. Jolie never ceases to amaze me, she has such a big heart and a forward thinking thought process. On Saturday morning as we got dressed for softball she asked me what our plans for the day were. I explained that we were going to softball and then bath at home and some lunch then a nap for her sister, then maybe we could play a game or watch a Netflix movie but we really didn't have solid plans. She proceeded to explain to me what she wanted to do for the day, this is where my Mommy heart swelled with pride and soared at the young girl she is becoming. She asked if we could go to Welo's house ( Welo is my 92 year old Grandfather) because she wanted to listen to his stories about the Navy and the war. She said it was important to know history and learn the stories of our veterans. It was then that I thought about Veteran's Day in a whole new way. Through my child's eyes I gained perspective on this important day. Today is about more than a day off of work or no mail service. It is about thanking the men and women that have sacrificed their lives to ensure our freedom. It is about listening to the war stories of a proud 92 year old and thanking him. So we didn't go to Welo's house kn Saturday, he had other plans, but we have him an extra hug at the softball field on Saturday morning and we will be calling him today. 

So please join me and my family in thanking a veteran today for all they have giving to make your life better!  I salute all members of the armed forces and their families today, thank you!

Lazy Day

So Rich went and played in a golf tournament with friends this morning, he left the house by 7 am.  Avery and I were up for her morning feed but she fell back asleep while eating and I decided it was the perfect time for Mommy to get a little TV watching while in bed done.  Well I laid done and started watching TV but ended up falling asleep as well and Avery and I didn't wake up until 9:30am, I have to say it was amazing and I can't remember the last time I got to have a lazy day like that, I love it!!  Rich will be home from golf soon and when he is I have cleaning, dishes, and laundry to do but it still feels like such a quiet, relaxing day!  Then tonight we are going on a little date night to the bowling alley, so that will be a good time!  Tomorrow I will be grocery shopping and then having my Grandfather over for dinner since my Mom and Dad aren't here and neither are my Aunt and Uncle, that puts me in charge of being sure he eats and visiting with him on Sunday so I will cook dinner and also make him a casserole to take home for food for a few days.  It will be nice for him to come over and visit and get to spend some one on one time with Avery.  So today is a lazy day and tomorrow might not be that much more productive and I am loving every minute of it!