(cinnamon toast and sodas/the breakfast of champions;)being a mom seems to be my calling in life... though i am only mom to katherine, i have always been blessed to have a house-full of kids!!! i really do feel blessed that katherine's friends feel welcomed, comfortable, and safe here on the lane!!!
yesterday afternoon, katherine called me while i was out running errands and asked if she could go to dinner and a movie with friends in evansville (about 15 miles from home). given that we were under a winter weather advisory, i told her she could go to dinner but not to a movie. as it was, there was already a little over an inch of snow on the ground when she returned.
kat: "mom, the roads are bad. hannah and barrett are just going to spend the night."
me: "ok..."
well, katherine, john, and jacob left for lexington this morning (they are going to the uk/vanderbilt basketball game and to spend the night with my parents in georgetown)... leaving me, hannah, and barrett snowed in on the lane.
(we received a total of 5 inches of the white stuff here on the lane, and i am jeepless, ha!)
so, instead of bach'ing it this weekend, i am still playing mom, which is just fine with me:) i got up earlier and made breakfast for hannah and barrett, found a movie for them to watch, and told them to make themselves at home...
i was going back to bed;P
what's the weather like in your neck of the woods?
love and God's blessings,
dani xx
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I had to laugh because I could sooo see me in this same scenario...taking care of kids that aren't my own, yet are like my own!
Your home is a refuge and you are a blessing to many kids! I know they love you dearly!
You are such a cool Mom. You're inspiring me as Kelsey begins her teen journey.
Dani you're such a blessing to these kids!! I hope they realise just how lucky they are!! The weather here... raining, but it's all good we so need it! Take care beautiful lady & stay warm :)
L. Tan xxx
Not only are the kids very lucky to be made at home but I am sure that the parents of these visitors are so very relaxed when they know that their children are so welcomed and looked after. You are indeed a very special Mum.
As Tania says, we are currently having some very welcome rain in our part of the world and it is quite hot inbetween the showers.
I always like to have the aircon on when I am at home and poor Jimmy feels he is living in your part of the world most of the time as he doesn't feel the heat as I do.
Awwwww, Dani, such a special lady you are. I can remember those days so well when Patti's friends would be staying with us for days on end it seemed sometimes. But, I always loved it. The good ol days! :)
you're the best!
Hey sweet Dani! Just wanted to drop by your wonderful blog for a visit! We're arrived here in Missouri around 5 Friday afternoon. And PRAISE GOD we didn't hit one bit of winter-weather driving in! Only tiny little dusting here, but my Mom & Dad say they have 3-4 inches. Guess Evansville & Henderson got even more!
Stay warm, safe, and happy there on the Lane! Look forward to visiting much more often now that we're semi-settled. Always love your posts & updates!!!
Much love, Take care, and God Bless you all there on the Lane!
I hope that when my girls are older that we have the same situation at our house.
You definitely have the cool house.
Dani you are the quintessential KOOL-AID mom. When they are all grown up and you don't see them as often, it would be a good time for you to take all of that motherly love and instinct and open up a Bed and Breakfast. You would be the perfect B&B hostess. Didn't you mention once that your mom had a B&B?
suz, if i opened a b&b, they'd probably all just move in with me, ha!!!
there is nothing like keeping your kids close to home:)
l,
d
I couldn't agree more Dani ~ keep your kids close. I hope when my boys are teenagers, our home will be just like yours!
Stay warm Dani!
l,
Amanda x
They are so blessed to have you as another "mom!" Hope you're enjoying some snow time with your "kids!" :)
i'm just envying all the time you spend asleep.
46 inches at last count, by the way.
wow!!! on the accumulation!!!
i'm actually doing better on my sleep, driver!
You are just great Dani ~ maybe I could send my kids over too lol ??
love and hugs XXX
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