I took a Cadillac Escalade out for a test drive just to drive that sucker before they become extinct…

The salesman sat in the back seat describing the car and all its wonderful options.

The seats were of particular interest.  He explained that the seats directed warm air to your butt in the winter and directed cool air to your butt in the summer heat.

I stated the car must be a Republican car.

Looking a bit angry, he asked why I thought it was a Republican car and I explained that if it were a Democrat car,  the seats would blow smoke up your ass year-round.

I had to walk back to the dealership.

I know they have to grow up. Honestly, it’s probably the only way our children will continue to put up with us! But, why does it have to be so hard?

My baby girl (my only child) started junior high on Monday. She was thrilled…me, not so much. In fact, it was a tragic milestone for me. I spent Sunday night crying my eyeballs out. Of course, my kiddo thought I was some strange alien mother. I know this is so cliche, but she’ll understand someday with she had a child of her own.

It seems like yesterday she was an infant in my arms. It seems like yesterday she was turning 5. I can remember sitting in the chair with her. Every evening she would curl up in my lap and we’d watch cartoons. I was tearful the night she turned five…she placed her hand on mine and whispered, “Don’t worry Mommy, I’ll always be your baby!” I still draw tears when I think about it.

This is my girl absolutely delighted on her first day of 6th grade…

Terrified to go to junior high...can you see the fear? NOT!

Ready, set, don't go!

I have the most wonderful husband. He was so sweet and understanding of my tears. Then he said something that REALLY hit me. While he understood my milestone…he was going through his own. His baby (my step-daughter) is passing her biggest milestone ever. His baby is about to make us GRANDPARENTS! Wow…my hubby is going to be a Papa. Crap, that means I’m a grandparent too! Feel free to call me “YaYa“, that’s my grandmother name. While some milestones feel so heart-wrenching…having a new baby in our family is absolutely exhilerating!

Ken and Krista

3 generations!

Five weeks to go before the new baby girl arrives…hurry up sweetness! I’m such a sucker for babies.

Grilling tip:
Be sure and remove the wheels before using.
As every Southerner knows, come summer it will be time to get ready for that all-important cooking technique of the south — outdoor grilling!
I have just found out there are many stores (not just in the South) where you can get a FREE Bar-B-Q grill! In these tough times free useful items are very welcome. You can get a free BBQ grill from any of the following stores:

A&P
Albertsons
Costco
Dan’s
Food Lion
Fry’s
HEB
Home Depot
Big Lots
Brookshire’s
Lowes
Publix
Safeway
Sam’s Club
Tesco
Target
Vons
Trader Joe’s
Wal-Mart
Winn-Dixie

I especially like the higher rack — which can be used for keeping things warm!
Just make sure to get a metal one… the plastic ones don’t do so well.
Ya’ll enjoy now!