Amelia Bedelia

I was scheduled to work in the toy department at work tonight. That's not my favorite. I much prefer working in electronics. Anyway, I spent most of the time straightening merchandise (zoning) and putting up strays and returns. While I was zoning the Little Golden books and other little children's books, I saw a couple Amelia Bedelia books, and that made me think of my mom.

For several years, Mom was an elementary school librarian, and a very good one, too! One of her favorite things was reading to the young children when they came in with their classes. On special occasions, she would sometimes dress up as Amelia Bedelia and read a story in character. I loved to see her in that costume! She made such a cute Amelia Bedelia.

When I saw those books today, I got a little lump in my throat; but my mind was flooded with sweet memories of Mom, and it was all good.

Teenage Driver

It seems like just yesterday when Sam was learning to walk, and now he's learning to drive. Where has the time gone?

Today, we went for a driving lesson. I always think I have weak nerves, but they must be nerves of steel since I am surviving teaching Sam to drive. Today's lesson was a huge success, too. He finally mastered taking off without jerking or stalling. Of course, if we had an automatic for him to learn on, it would be easier for him; but it is so good for him to be able to drive a 5-speed.

We haven't had a chance yet to get his learner's permit, so we practice in an empty parking lot. In a couple weeks, he should have his permit and be able to take it on the road. He can't wait! I'm still a little leery about that.

Quotes

This week, I've run across a few quotes that piqued my interest, and I decided to share them here.

Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances. ~ Thomas Jefferson

Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. ~ Peter Ustinov

Anything I can not transform into something marvelous, I let go. ~ Anaïs Nin

When you need to talk I am here. When I need you to listen you are busy. When you finally decide who I am in your life...I will be gone. ~ unknown

Women are born angels. And when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly ..on a broomstick. Be warned. We are flexible like that. ~ unknown

Life is like an onion. You peel it off layer by layer and sometimes you cry.
Unknown

Hello Stalker

To the person who repeatedly accesses this blog by google search of "suzannes blatherings", don't think I don't know who you are. IP addresses are very revealing. What I don't know, though, is why you find it necessary to come here 8 times in one day. Things don't change that frequently around here.

I Will Always Love You

If I should stay,

I would only be in your way.

So I'll go, but I know

I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

And I will always love you.

Will always love you.

You, my darling you. Hmm.

Bittersweet memories

That is all I'm taking with me.

So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.

We both know I'm not what you, you need.

And I will always love you.

I will always love you.

I hope life treats you kind

And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.

And I wish you, joy and happiness.

But above all this, I wish you love.

And I will always love you.

I will always love you.

I will always love you.

I will always love you.

I will always love you.

I will always love you.

You, darling, I love you.

Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you.

What Hurts the Most

I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house

That don't bother me

I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out

I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while

Even though going on with you gone still upsets me

There are days every now and again I pretend I'm ok

But that's not what gets me

What hurts the most

Was being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was tryin' to do

It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go

But I'm doin' It

It's hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I'm alone

Still Harder

Getting up, getting dressed, livin' with this regret

But I know if I could do it over

I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart

That I left unspoken

What hurts the most

Is being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was trying to do

What hurts the most

Was being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was trying to do

Not seeing that loving you

That's what I was trying to do

Ooohhh....

Blog Stats

You may not be able to read the screen shot above, but what it says is that someone found my blog by searching "suzanne mulkey mumpower" on bing.com. I find that to be very interesting, but not quite as interesting as the IP address associated with it. Hmmm.....