tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post8881352303424995211..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: MAYbe It's The HodgepodgeEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-53536759520701767122017-05-10T20:55:45.735-04:002017-05-10T20:55:45.735-04:00I have, too. I love reading about the memories of ...I have, too. I love reading about the memories of others and I love that they have sparked memories of my own. It's been a really good Hodgepodge. :) Thank you, Terri!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-31559275974647836462017-05-10T20:34:50.483-04:002017-05-10T20:34:50.483-04:00I have so enjoyed today's Hodgepodge and memor...I have so enjoyed today's Hodgepodge and memories of moms on everyone's sites. I think your hands-on mothering and grandmothering is definitely the best.Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-11926469509894103042017-05-10T18:58:09.018-04:002017-05-10T18:58:09.018-04:00Oh, stop bragging. LOL The temps have been above a...Oh, stop bragging. LOL The temps have been above average around here for quite some time. That's not a good thing. Glad you got a laugh. :) I agree about the teachers. We've got some serious issues facing our county right now. It's going to be interesting to say the least. Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-73723055803439826422017-05-10T18:50:30.809-04:002017-05-10T18:50:30.809-04:00We have had BELOW normal temps for over a week may...We have had BELOW normal temps for over a week maybe over two weeks.<br />"I keep it that way because I don't use it." - your honesty gave me a laugh.<br /><br />Teachers - they are vital to our future.Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-33057381515943936102017-05-10T17:27:59.174-04:002017-05-10T17:27:59.174-04:00Same here! The heat. Goodness, I can hardly stand ...Same here! The heat. Goodness, I can hardly stand it especially coupled with the humidity that is predicted to return this week. I feel like I can't get a deep breath. Oh, gosh. July and August. I may have to move this year. LOL Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-11571007487013815252017-05-10T16:15:01.038-04:002017-05-10T16:15:01.038-04:00The holidays (all of them) are among my favorite m...The holidays (all of them) are among my favorite memories of being a mother, too! I always went over-board and we celebrated in a big way.<br />How about this crazy HOT weather...in May? Lord, help us when July and August get here.<br />Kathy (Reflections)maddie/cadesmimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728528124103014286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-11234649710670420872017-05-10T16:09:54.832-04:002017-05-10T16:09:54.832-04:00The holidays are the main times I start the whole ...The holidays are the main times I start the whole memory lane walk and miss the ones who aren't here that year. They are the loves of my life! And spoiled rotten the both of them! LOL Thanks! Happy Mother's Day to you!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-36954467059859772162017-05-10T16:08:43.558-04:002017-05-10T16:08:43.558-04:00My parents would have laughed themselves silly ove...My parents would have laughed themselves silly over something like Chuck E. Cheese and yet, when the grandchildren came around... It's like Bill Cosby said, Grandparents are just old people trying to get into heaven. LOL I kid, I kid. But they did not give a second thought to giving the girls parties anywhere they wanted them. Go figure. I hope y'all get to take a sunset cruise. You'Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-1697652129385094862017-05-10T15:01:13.825-04:002017-05-10T15:01:13.825-04:00I agree, the holiday's were the best with our ...I agree, the holiday's were the best with our children. I'm liking Chipotle Mayo with chicken lately. Those two....the loves of your life! Happy Mother's Day. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-85370075687189591132017-05-10T12:02:12.984-04:002017-05-10T12:02:12.984-04:00Oh yes to the hands off! My dad would never in a m...Oh yes to the hands off! My dad would never in a million years have paid money for us to go 'play' at a place like Chuck E. Cheese, etc. when we had a perfectly good backyard : ) Gonna be a scorcher here today too. I'm taking care of some inside chores, but we may do a sunset cruise tonite. That's the nicest time of day. Happy Mother's Day! Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-84561133471927363032017-05-10T10:11:21.772-04:002017-05-10T10:11:21.772-04:00I think the thing I'd complain about in Minnes...I think the thing I'd complain about in Minnesota is the cold. Or maybe not since I'd probably never leave my house. Just like here in summer. LOL Have a great day! Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-83411192011971127032017-05-10T10:02:21.629-04:002017-05-10T10:02:21.629-04:00I understand about the heat. In Minnesota we welco...I understand about the heat. In Minnesota we welcome Spring with wide open arms, but come late July or even earlier we complain about the heat and humidity. Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16290471810488356605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-80643974717103473862017-05-10T10:01:36.996-04:002017-05-10T10:01:36.996-04:00It must have been their generation. :) Thank you! ...It must have been their generation. :) Thank you! You, too!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-32385039959759994902017-05-10T09:36:34.406-04:002017-05-10T09:36:34.406-04:00My parents were hands-off too. Love your last two...My parents were hands-off too. Love your last two pics. Enjoy your week. Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-52870807023099331122017-05-10T09:12:22.434-04:002017-05-10T09:12:22.434-04:00I know what you mean! It happens to me all the tim...I know what you mean! It happens to me all the time and drives me nuts. :)Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-76455290078199204302017-05-10T09:11:38.844-04:002017-05-10T09:11:38.844-04:00That was my grandparents generation. My parents gr...That was my grandparents generation. My parents grew up in the late 40s and 50s but they were still hands-off. My grandmothers were both very hands-on as they both stayed home to raise the babies when the babies were little. Today's kids can't do anything without their parents up in their business. LOL Thanks, Judy! You, too!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-81132934140363810442017-05-10T09:05:17.680-04:002017-05-10T09:05:17.680-04:00I'm so glad you got a smile out of them! I do,...I'm so glad you got a smile out of them! I do, too. :) Same to you! Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-41822780291639856872017-05-10T09:04:40.114-04:002017-05-10T09:04:40.114-04:00Hey, if you're going to blow you might as well...Hey, if you're going to blow you might as well go all the way and enjoy it, right? LOL Yes, hands-off but supportive is a good way to put it. :) Thanks!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-85754290000271190592017-05-10T08:43:59.474-04:002017-05-10T08:43:59.474-04:00Their, not they're. Grr. Hate predictive texti...Their, not they're. Grr. Hate predictive texting!Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-85893428602876009492017-05-10T08:42:46.218-04:002017-05-10T08:42:46.218-04:00My parents were also hands off. Their generation h...My parents were also hands off. Their generation had lived through the Great Depression and served in WWII, and were doing all they could to put food on the table and make sure they're kids got to school. I had it a lot easier than they did. Anyway, love the pics of Baby M and Tucker. Have a great Mother's Day, Pam.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-16723516226307104752017-05-10T08:11:23.555-04:002017-05-10T08:11:23.555-04:00Ok, those pictures of your two cuties put a big ol...Ok, those pictures of your two cuties put a big ol' smile on my face this morning! Wishing you a HAPPY Mother's Day, Pam...enjoy it! Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13114076859455081016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-75787409773239990482017-05-10T08:10:44.244-04:002017-05-10T08:10:44.244-04:00That's a great answer about the chicken salad!...That's a great answer about the chicken salad! Made me laugh. You made an interesting observation about the different generations of parents. Mine fell into the same boat - more hands-off (though supportive) than what this generation is in terms of parenting.Harvest Moon by Handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026575111937500816noreply@blogger.com