An American Girl Mom

 

  It's here, it's here, it's finally here. The day my son graduates from High School. I could not be more proud. School has not always been my son's favorite thing, but he loves the socializing so he would go everyday. But now, on to the next chapter.     Melony and Greg have been planning this party for a couple of weeks now. They got all James' favorite foods, invited his closest friends, and all of his family.  And what's the theme? An outdoor barbeque. We secured the park in Shedville and drove over from Hometown. Greg's on the grill and Melony is in charge of getting tons of pictures, and Aayla needs to greet the guests. It makes me remember my own graduation party. I had to plan it myself, but my Dad did make the invitations. I wish I still had one of them, but I remember it said, "Bring lots of gifts and make sure your pockets are lined in cash. My daughter's graduating!" That's just my Dad's sense of humor. I remember that we ha...

  Happy Mother's Day!! What do Moms and Grandmas want for Mother's Day? Rest and relaxation!! They want to kick back and have everything done for them for a change. For the holiday The Shady Spruce retirement home has set up a spa day for their senior citizens and family members. Arcadia thought that she was going to be bringing her Mother In Law, Grandma Regan Jacobson, to the spa alone for a little one on one time. But imagine her surprise when Regan invited a friend, Grandma Sofia Devendorf, to join them. Grandma Sofia even sat between the two of them, so no chit chat for Arcadia and Regan. Once Arcadia figured out that she was really the 3rd wheel here, she decided to just get a facial and relax. She may not have gotten some girl time with her Mother In Law, but she was at least getting some spa time. I hope all the Moms and Grandmas out there have an amazing Mother's Day, even if it's not exactly what you had planned.