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one.
as warm weather kisses my skin and sunshiney blue skies grace the air, it's harder to think. makes sense? not really, i know. but i can so easily let go of any and every worry just by being outdoors and getting a little vitamin d therapy. i drift into the land of care/fancy-free so much so that my mind relaxes and i really rest. it brings such a calm to my usual high strung self. i'm in love with spring for this very reason. thank you God for pretty weather!
two.
grocery prices are getting quite ridiculous. it seems like the cost of basic items has almost doubled in the last five years. too bad the salaries haven't. ; ) i'm terrible at the whole grocery store scene. i get there, take a wet wipe to the cart if the kids are in tow (i'm not usually a germ-o-phob... we've just been sick for months so i've begun to take precautionary measures), pull out my list that i'm convinced somehow turned into chinese on the car ride over and i start sweating. my mind goes a million miles a minute trying to stay in budget while thinking about breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next week, all while telling Hunter for the thirtieth time to sit back down. lesson #1: i could save myself some sweat if i went alone. anyways, all this to say, we may just start eating rice and beans like Dave Ramsey suggests. the promise of Trader Joes (aka - my favorite grocery store EVER) coming to town gives me hope, though.
three.
i'm going to get mushy gushy for a split-second (don't worry, this has a happy ending). i heard my friend call her dad, daddy. i thought about my daddy that died when i was nine and how it has been almost 17 years since i've called someone that. it made me sad. but then i heard Hunter call for his daddy and my heart was lifted and i was so thankful. i hope i get to hear that for many many many many years to come.
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I LOVE Trader Joes....I wish there was one near where I live!
I can agree 100% on the groceiries prices. I feel everytime I go, I want run away and never eat again ; )
Sweet Carissa -- thank you for sharing your heart about your dad. I'm sorry. Really. I am also rejoicing over the gift of your children -- Hunter and Sage -- and how they are a balm for your heart.
Trader Joe's. You know how I feel about that place. It has been a life saver for us with Samuel and his Celiacs. Plus it's sooooooo reasonable in price.
And I do the wipe to the cart. :)
And spring. It's slowly trickling in up here in Minnesota. It will come.
Blessings and love!
rachel
I panic at the grocery, and I don't even have kids in tow or anyone to feed besides myself HA!
The photos are gorgeous! And between gas and grocery prices, it's ridiculous!
Elizabeth
good morning friend...i missed you. is that where you live? holy cow it's beautiful. i still call my dad daddy sometimes. and my girls do too. love that. grocery stores overwhelm me also. i think that's why i don't really like to cook.
Grocery prices are redic. ='( And I love the photos. =)
That last part made me tear up a little bit. Family is so precious. Thank you for the sweet reminder!
Since my neck of the woods and yours are one and the same, does this mean I, too, could be shopping at Trader Joe's soon?? This made my morning.
Hey...love sunshiney blue days and vitamin d therapy too. This is my first link up to your blog and love it. Just delightful :)
That first pic is breathtaking! I want to drive by that road. :) I hear ya on the groceries, so unbelievable! I try to make a menu out before I go to the store, but I haven't used a list in years. It's the most mental gymnastics my brain gets each month, not sure why I torture myself. :P There is nothing sweeter than a child calling for their father, I agree. Just think how much our heavenly father delights when we call out to him...Have a wonderful week sweet lady!
I love Trader Joe's, yeah! Heating the kids say daddy is one of the sweetest moments there is. So true.
Trader Joes saves your wallet! I hope it comes to you soon!
It's almost been 16 for me...I understand wholeheartedly. ♥
And yes, the cost of fruits and veggies alone has increased more than double in just the last 6 months. :(
oh boy, do I love Trader Joe's! I am hoping a new one opens near me...it's about a 20 min drive now and will only get longer since we're moving.
Happy Monday! Your photos are so pretty and inspire me to pull out my camera more often!
I cannot imagine losing my Dad at such a young and tender age. I'm so blessed to still have my Dad and truly cannot imagine what it will be like when he is gone. Ugh!
Love the father/son picture, just so precious!
Blessings abundant to you sweet girl!
Spring does the same thing to me!! All worries are put aside and happieness surrounds me!
Pictures are beautiful, as usual!
Groceries have gotten really high lately. It's not really the food so much as the other stuff like paper towels, cleaners, and diapers! We eat a ton of pasta at our house because it is cheap and the kiddos don't complain about it!
I hear ya about the groceries! We have our daughter on organic whole milk and if we can't make it to Trader Joe's, it's almost $7 a gallon! WHEW! Formula was cheaper! TJ's is also a favorite of mine - I hope you get one soon!
I love the farm pic! How can you not relax just a little by seeing that :) So beautiful.
I am so thankful God continues to provide the funds so that we can feed our family. With hubby still unemployed, we have to get very creative at times. God is so good to us to calm our hearts in the way he with with your son calling out for his daddy! And so happy to hear Trader Joes is coming to your area!
i'm soooo looking forward to that reality show coming (i think on TLC) about coupon shopping and how these women buy $600 only to spend $6! If you knew how much our bill was you'd puke...and yes I cook all our meals and pack the kids lunches and still can't believe how $$ it is!
loved the pic of hunter and his daddy! sweet!
I know the pain about grocery store prices! I've learned to just set a price, and stick to it no matter what...and it means cutting back on "favorite" items, then I have to. But, it helps me to stay on track.
Love the pictures!
There's a Trader Joes right down the street from my house and I do ALL my grocery shopping there. I don't think I could live without it--well if I did I wouldn't be happy!
It feels like their prices have doubled too but it may be that I am just buying more. I cant follow a list or a budget to save my life once I am in the store--my mind goes blank the second I walk in! Fortunately trying to stick to buying the same things each time keeps the price about the same each time or I'd be in trouble. ; )
Praising God that Samuel has a dad to call Daddy and hoping with you that it lasts for many years (decades) to come!
You have a fantastic blog! I am your latest follower!
I posted about what the word Daddy did to me after my grandfather passed here if you have time:
http://wimberlys.blogspot.com/2011/02/running-music-and-jesus.html
(((HUGS))) sweetie.
I am sorry at the loss of your father.
Even all these years later, I know it's not easy.
Hi Clarissa, My friend Jocelyn sent me your way and I love your idea of the Monday miscellany...Im not fancy but its fun to just write about the miscellaneous...Im sorry about your dad, but isn't it great how God fills your heart with just the simplest of things such as your son saying Daddy. He(God) truly cares about every detail of our life.
That first pic is so clear and wonderful! I agree, when I think about breakfast, lunch and dinner I want to hyperventilate. Try to feed your family, and eat healthy ALL on a fixed budget while prices rise is such a challenge. Super Mom!
I totally hear you on the spring weather! Unfortunately, our spring weather already seems to have turned into unbearable, hot, summer weather - boo! It was really nice for a few weeks, though...
The grocery prices are OUT OF CONTROL! We don't have a Trader Joes but I hear so much about it. I've heard they won't come to FL due to cost, though. I hope that changes! I do pretty well at Publix with the BOGO sales and feel like they somewhat offset the cost but it's definitely not enough. We try to only give the kids organic fruit/veggies/meat/dairy and it is SO $$$$. Such is life...
The Daddy thought hits so close to home as you know. I feel your pain and rejoice in the same happiness ;) Not a day goes by that I don't choke up about my Daddy not physically being here and it's going on 11 years...I am grateful for the 20 years that I did get with him, though! I was so, so, so blessed by my Daddy! I will be forever grateful for the example he showed me as a father so I knew what to find for my kids :)
Blessings to you this week and always, sweet friend! xoxo
Sometimes I wonder if I'm going to die before I get to visit a Trader Joe's.
I take one for the team when I go to Walmart every week. I mutter to myself the whole time "doing this for my family doing this for my family". It helps a little.
Love this post. The nicer weather does have a way of making one feel better.
That must be bitter sweet to hear your son call your husband, Daddy. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine that...and at such a young age.
On a lighter note...well, not really...this will gross you out! It's good you use those wipes on the shopping carts. Just recently, I heard on the news that they did a study by taking shopping carts and testing them. 72% of them had fecal matter on them. EWH...BIG GROSS! So, keep using those wipes. :)
I really understand your grocery store fear- i've got the sameeee thing. i feel like i start sweating once i get in there because i get so overwhelmed and i'm running all over the place (i am unorganized when it comes to grocery shopping)... you made me laugh!! Trader Joes- YAY!! Wish we would get one in Houston!!!
Praying sweet Hunter and Sage can call their dad daddy for many many many years to come :)
Oh I love that first image!
I pray that God the Father would especially hold you in times of sad reminiscence.
And you are right, small world! It's comforting to know that there are other believers+bloggers nearby :)
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