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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Merry Christmas And A Few Stories

I'm sitting here tonight writing this while sending hubby off for a quart of milk and a bag of Werther's Caramels. I like the soft ones but they weren't available so he picked up a bag of hard creamy caramel filled ones. I just may die from Caramel Overload. Werther's are the best caramels in the world. Oooooh and the fact that I told him to read the label and only bring home the soft ones just flew out the door. These are delicious.

More on Miss Caroline. I told my granddaughter to frequently send me things she does because they live 8 hours away and we can't see her but a couple of times a year. Here's what she sent this past week.

Every night she tries a new ploy to get out of bed. Caroline calls Dad into her room after bedtime.
C: I have an idea. I think there's treasure under my crib. Want to get me out and look for it? (Didn't work.)

Dad is kissing her all over. She's protesting that she's a big girl and he needs to stop. She grabs his face with both hands and looks him in the eye.
C: I'm a big girl. Do. You. Understand?!

Naked toddler running around kitchen demanding skittles.
Mom: We can have skittles but the priority is getting your pajamas on.
C: Priority?! Priority?! I'm scared of priorities!

Mom and Dad having conversation. C holds up hand to us and in the best Valley Girl voice ever says:
Shush! You guys are being soooooo loud!

C is telling Dad about somebody (a friend) being bad and needing to be "written up." Dad writes them up in iPad rather than actual notebook. [This actually gets her to behave if told she's going to be "written up." None of us can figure out why but it works, so whatever works.]
C: That's not a notebook. That's an iPad, you silly man.
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Another red and pink bedroom for you. Notice the hanging bed by the window.


Can you tell I love eye candy? I'll always post it...FOREVER!


I love that sweet lamp.


A profusion of tulips!


Your own castle and island. Wowzer.


Cute place mats.


A vintage lunch hamper with French details.


A sweet cottage in the U.K.


I didn't make these but I did make one for each of my great-granddaughters...even prettier than these. ;-)


Another view of European cuteness.


Pretty soaps.


I want it!


And this sun room also.


Love the floating flowers.


No cars down these streets. :-)
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Tidbit:
Four real school names:
Butts Road Primary School
Goodenough College
Universidad de Moron
Pansy Kidd Middle School
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14 comments:

  1. You know I love Caroline stories! That little one is feisty and funny. My kind of girl. Merry Christmas, my friend. Have a wonderful holiday with your dear husband.

    xo
    Claudia

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  2. Merry Christmas Connie- I have to say, you granddaughter is something else. Smart, definitely. But she has the knowledge too. Blessings Paula

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  3. I love hearing more stories about Caroline! I hope you have a great Christmas!


    heather

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  4. Well said, Caroline. I'm scared of priorities too. ;) Great pictures! I wouldn't mind residing in that castle. ;)

    Merry Christmas,
    Meredith

    P.S. I've recently changed my blog name, but everything else is the same. No need to re-follow.

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  5. Have a Merry Christmas dear friend! Thank you for sharing these stories with us!

    Hugs,

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  6. That little Caroline sounds like a lot of fun for a Grandmother! You must miss her! May I wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, Connie! Thank you so much for always showing such beautiful photos!

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  7. She is a cutie and a handful, giggle. Lovely photos. thank you for sharing at the hop xo

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  8. Hi! Visiting from Katherines Corner Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. I love, love, love your photos.
    Carica
    properhoney.com/blog.html

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  9. First time visiting your blog.Love this post with beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

    Greetings from Singapore~Sanghamitra

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  10. great stories from Caroline... i love to laugh and those did it. and that vintage lunch hamper is BEAUTIFUL. very glad to meet you too Connie.

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  11. Fun with pinks and fun with grandkids - a lovely Pink Saturday to you! :)

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  12. All your photos were great, but I sat and laughed at the names of the 4 schools. I teach middle school so Pansy Kidd Middle School had me in stitches. Thanks for the good laugh and eye candy.

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  13. Love all your eye candy! Beautiful! Loved reading your grand daughter's conversations...to funny!! Wishing you all the best in the New Year!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  14. Hi Connie! I've been gone for so long I have tons of posts to catch up on! We have a new granddaughter and I spent a month in Virginia helping my daughter with the baby and our sweet little grandson. Now I'm exhausted, have a bad cold and want to go and live in that cottage you posted here!
    Happy 2013!
    Robin

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