Spring Break

Spring Break sprung the sisters from school last week, and they wanted an adventure. Of course I didn't think The Boss was up for anything too crazy, so no partying on the beach. Also, Daddy had to stay behind on the farm because cows don't take Spring Breaks. So, seeing that it was just me and three, I chose to visit my mother, Nanaw. Her house offered adventure, excitement, and plenty of entertainment. As an added bonus, it was close to my Grandma and Grandpa, and I felt it was time for them to meet the newest addition to the family.

It was a three day whirlwind. They swam at Nanaw's Rec Center, hiked in Uncle Smoky's state park, sang along with Annie at the Community Playhouse, and painted the backyard treehouse with Cousin L. All of that on the minimum amount of sleep allowed by law. During all of that excitement, I received my first pedicure ever. It was amazing!

We even made that visit to Grandma and Grandpa's house.On that particular day, four generations were squeezed together under one roof enjoying an impromptu lunch. Nothing special...just some sandwiches, chips and a bit of gossip. Of course Grandma had made a cake. When my family gets together there has to be cake...and ice cream.

 It is hard for me to watch my grandparents grow old. I don't want to think that there might come a time when they won't be there.  As my sister and I nursed our babies, I watched Grandma who bustled around still in charge while the Grand Poopa sat admiring the chaos from his easy chair. I realized that though my grandparents may not be physically young; they will always be spiritually young as long as they have us to care for and love.In my mind they will never age, and they will always stay as vibrant as they were in my childhood.

Notes From the Boss

Yeah, I read Mom's post, but that isn't the whole truth. The Boss is here to shed some light on the sneakiness...the girl sneakiness. Yes, girls, and lots of them, stomped all over this happy break. If it wasn't for Uncle Smoky and Papaw I would have been the only man of the house at Nanaw's. The sneakiest girl of them all was Cousin O. Here I am trying to be nice (I'm the cute one in the ducks) and she screams, "Boy cooties!" I just thought she could share. It was sad people. But let's talk about Grandma's house. Girls everywhere you look. The Grand Poopa and I just stayed out of the way. Cousin D followed our lead. When you are toting this much cuteness around those GIRLS just want to squeeze you and kiss your cheeks.I'm talking scary here people. I stayed worried the whole time. I was so happy to make it back home to Dad. I'm still outnumbered, but at least I've got good 'ole Dad for support.

The Boss

Hello! This is my first dive into the blogging adventure. Well, I wouldn't really call it a dive...maybe more like a belly flop. I don't want to give you false hope of great insights or delightfully witty prose. Nope, none of that. As the title of my blog suggests, I'm not the one in charge here. There is a smaller figure calling the shots.

His sisters like to refer to him as the Boss. Those two catch on quick don't they.  The Queen is his big sister. 

The Monkey joined the ranks two years later.  She does tell the best jokes!

And now six years later we have the Boss. 

Poor Daddy has never been the boss of course, but sometimes we like to humor him. The girls will help him out at the dairy farm which makes him feel like he is in charge...for a little bit. 

As for me, along with being a mom and a dairy farmer's wife, I'm also a first grade teacher. But, right now it's just me and the boss at home while I'm on maternity leave. He and I are having a great time just hanging out!

Notes From the Boss

I don't know what my mom has told you, but I am the Boss. If it wasn't for me this whole house would fall apart. Who makes sure Daddy gets up bright and early to feed the cows? Me! Who makes sure Mom gets plenty of exercise? Me! Who entertains the sisters so they don't die of boredom? Me! In a store, who makes the trip just long enough...heh, short enough? Me! Yeah, I'm pretty essential around here. Where would they be without me? It makes me cry just thinking about it!