Special Thoughts Through The Years

Stage 1 - The Pregnancy

Heartburn, hemorrhoids, hormones, Triple "H".
The thought:  These three words represent the good old days, when life was simple and carefree.

Stage 2 - Newborn -1 year

Diaper rashes, spit-up and poop, oh my.
The thought:  I remember pure cornstarch working wonders for diaper rash and thinking NO my life will never be the same again.

Stage 3 - 1-2 years old

My many purchases of designer baby clothes.
The thought:  Learn from my mistake. Save your money.  You will need it.  When your child is old enough he/she will "demand" designer clothes.

Stage 4 - 2-3 years old


Shopping with a child.
The thought:  Again learn from my mistake.  You will not be able to shop in peace and should avoid shopping,  Shopping with your child at this age is almost impossible and will shorten your life expectancy by at least 10 years.

Stage 5 - 3-5 years old

Traveling and buying the things my child demanded.  At this age they "want" things.
The thought:  Even if you give in and buy your child what he/she wants (all in an effort to preserve your sanity), when you get home the item will break or will not work, "like it did on television."  Your child will scream and cry anyway. Save your money, let them cry at the mall.

Stage 6 - 5-15 years old

Joining and quitting
The thought:  Gasoline is not cheap (even in my day). They do not have to "join" everything. Because they will "quit". See definitions.

Stage 7 - 15-18 years old

Aggravated battery is felony, punishable by law.
The thought:  Control yourself, aggravated battery is a felony, aggravated battery is a felony ...

Here is my beautiful family today (minus Libby Claire).  Nothing in the world means more to me than my family.