Mother's Permanent Wave

We normally take mother to the hair salon for her perms, but she and we decided to save money and do this ourselves. Mother was convinced that Dianne and I could accomplish this task. Mother was a beautician way back when body waves were not something you gave, it always had to be a really kinky curl or none at all. I was so glad when I was old enough to go to a salon to get my body waves, as mother usually burned my hair leaving it up too long and rolling it on too small of rods. Back to yesterday's happenings. This was Dianne's first time at wrapping a perm. Not a good experience because the perm rods and end paper have been in the attic for about 7+- years and the rubber was dry rotted on the rods. As Dianne would get one curl rooled, another would break and fallout. It was really quite comical. We began the process about 2:30 pm and finished about 5:30 pm. We will probably all pitch in and make sure she gets her next perm at the hair salon. We really do have alot of fun when we're all together like that.
I guess that's what girls do best, visit, laugh and talk.

Aunt Paula

Is That A Motorcycle

As I was stopped and resting, sitting on my "motorcycle wheelchair", this little boy who looked to be about 5 years old ask me if the electric wheelchair I was sitting on was a motorcycle. I replied to him no that it was similar and he said oh, it is one of those "scooter motorcycle wheelchairs." Then he proceeds to ask me if I knew where his Aunt Betty was, that she had his Mom's purse with her money and cell phone. Because his mommy wanted to buy something. Kids will say the darndest things. That is what makes me love them so much.

I've got to go to bed now. Be back tomorrow.

Aunt Paula

Be Careful of What You Blog

Everytime I type in my nephew's blog, it is bring up a blog about a guy who is 18, gay and his parent's don't like it. This is not my nephew's blog and the url that is coming up is not even close to his. Just wanted to tell all you bloggers out there that nothing is safe on the internet. When I started this blogging a week ago, I was so excited that I had found something to participate in on a daily basis to pass the day along.

By the way, Celebration Village was great.

Aunt Paula

Boggin' Down In The Daily Bloggin'

It has been a very eventful day at Aunt Paula's Place/Nanas. Some neighbors ask permission to have their "YARD" sale in my front yard which is approximately 25 percent concrete. Gone are the days of what the word "Yard" means. I guess I am somewhat selfish when it comes to having my days to myself, "Uninterrupted". Of course, they have been uninterrupted for almost three years. A long time, huh?

I did do something today other than recline. I rescued Baby Gracie's Luvy, gave it a bath and a drying to fluff it up. "Somebunnies", I won't mention any names, for fear of discrimination, oops I meant incrimination, left Baby Gracie's Luvy out in the weather. In case you didn't get it, her Luvy is this pink bunny blanket that mother nature was not very kind too, so I rescued it. I figure Gracie's mommy and daddy would like to have her Luvy back home again.

Another quick blogging moment before going night-night. Just wanted everyone to know that I am going to spend the day tomorrow with 3, possibly 4 of my favorite girls. My mother, two sisters, Baby Gracie and possibly Laila Grace are going to Celebration Village. A little downtime getting in the Christmas Spirit at a fundraiser for Sanctuary Hospice House.

Toot-a-loo.............................................................................Aunt Paula

Southern Dialect

Southern dialect is often funny. When my daughter was in the first grade, there was a pop test on spelling words. She came home from school that day, just devastated over missing one spelling word. She knew it was right, but her teacher had marked it wrong. Okay, I know the suspense and curiosity is getting to you. The word was "potatoes " and of course, she spelled it like we pronounce it "taters". In her little mind this was correct. I told you this story, so I could explain why my grandson is calling me Nanas, so he can distingiush between me and a banana, which he calls "nana". My ratings are soaring right to the top when I compare to a banana.

I thought this was something worth blogging about, huh?

Aunt Paula/Nanas

I Spoke Too Soon

I had the pleasure of my great neice and gret nephew's company after school today. Princess Laila Grace and Prince Charming Chase. What do you say when a 5 year old says "I want to go outside and pee." Well, I said okay, thinking he would go to the backyard like a little man and winkle. Much to my surprise, I looked out the window and he was standing in the front yard wit his pants down around his ankles and watering my front yard with no inhibitions about it at all. I guess I'll know next time. I would have given anything to have had a camera to save the moment.

My calm day turned into a quite exciting one. I hope it is okay to share something like this. If not, someone please let me know.

Bye-Bye now....................................................Aunt Paula

Not Too Much Action Today

It's another beautiful day. The sunshine is very bright today. I've been watching my squirrel knaw on some of the pecans I cracked and threw in the yard for them. It is quite amazing to see how fast they can eat a whole pecan. For such small creatures, they can eat really fast. It is quiet around my house today. No children. Shhhhhhhhhhhh don't say that very loud or I might have a house chock full.

After reading Emily's menu for the week, I'm about to go stuff myself. As my "GRAND"son says, "see you later."

Aunt Paula

How Could I Forget?

I have 5 other titles in life also, first and foremost I am a child of God, I am also a daughter to my Mother, a sister to my 2 sisters and 2 brothers, and a Mother to my daughter, and Mother-in-law to my son-in-law. Wow those are some heavy duty titles to hold and live up too. My heavenly father never lets me down and loves me unconditionally. I am safe to say my family loves me unconditionally, also. I am also the "Chef". I love to cook.

Signing off for now to play games until time for bed. My motto is early to bed and late to rise. Lots of sleep, keeps you on your feet.

Aunt Paula

It's Been A Nana Day Today

I have had my little man with me today, Aidan Jeremiah. He has kissed and loved and cuddled with me all day. My heart just soars and is on cloud nine. Beginning this week, I will have one or the other of my "GRAND" children on Tuesday and Thursdays to help take the load off their other grandmother and economically help my kids out.

Back Again So Soon

I just remembered one of the umpteenth reasons I love being Aunt Paula and Nana. One word sums it up "CANDY", then send them home with their parents. Oh, I'm soooooooooooo Bad.

Tootles....................Aunt Paula/aka Nana

God Opens and Shuts Doors

I know the above statement to be a fact. Doors were literally open and shut in my house today. But oh what a delight. I only had to rest a little while following the visit today. Make no mistake though, while Caroline and Gracie went grocery shopping with their Mommy, I had the pleasure of Ryan and Ben ("THE BOYS") shuffling around on the floor acting their usual boyish way while playing a football game on Aunt Paula's TV.

I was also Nana at some point today and the oldest one is learning how to open and shut doors.

I just know with all the chapters in my life put together, it would be on New York's Best Seller list.

Blogging off for now.......................................................Aunt Paula

Goodmorning

It's a beautiful fall day. I'm so excited because my nieces and nephews are coming to see me today while their mother shops for groceries. I guess we all need food to keep our bodies fueled up and ready to go. My grandson, Aidan Jeremiah might come stay with me today also. Other than that, I will sit here in my recliner and watch the birds and squirrels bustle around gathering their food for the winter. Oh what a treat to see God's creation.

For now, I await the arrival of Ryan, Ben, Caroline and Gracie and my mother.

Good-Bye until later today...............................................Aunt Paula

Feeding The Squirrels and Birds

Who would have thought that doing something like feed the squirrels and birds would bring such joy into my life. My sister dug a box, probably 5 to 10 lbs of pecans, from her freezer and brought them to the cook. It turns out that they were not fit to cook with after two years in a deep freezer in a cardboard box. I have had the best time cracking those pecans and throwing them in the yard for the squirrels and birds. If I had not suffered the stroke, I most likely would not be going at a slow enough pace in life to "stop and smell the roses," so to say. I just love watching God's creatures doing what comes natural to them this time of the year. I have still yet to figure out how the squirrels get into acorns and nuts that have not been cracked for them.

If anyone out there knows, pleas reply.

The simple things in life are grand. All of them are God's creations.

God Bless...................................Aunt Paula

Back in the Groove

If a teenager, in today's world, heard me use this phrase, I would be looked at very strangely. I have been out of touch with my Heavenly Father for quite some time now. I attened a new church here in Tupelo, Ms last Sunday, mainly because my "GRAND"children were being dedicated to the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that the Lord knows his plans for us and I am a believer that He knew why He wanted me there. I went back on Wednesday night and again this Sunday. I fell in love with my Heavenly father all over again.

Our God is an Awesome God.

Aunt P

Our Family

The latest family photo. The newest member to our family is a "Harley Dude".

Look at baby Kim, always in another world. That's why her blog, "Kim's Khoas" just fits her to a tee.

Don't look too closely, the bowl full of jelly in the green t-shirt might start jiggling. Oh my word.

Aunt P

"MY THREE SISTERS"

Don't laugh, here we are, just a few years ago. Before my stroke. Dianne, Paula & Kim.

Going to bed on that note.

Aunt Paula

Aunt Paula or Nana????

As I have aged and I'm not very old, I have acquired the name of Aunt Paula to numerous children who are of no blood relation. It is really fun being called Aunt Paula and having all the special notes and items to collect from the children showing their affection to me. Now that I am a grandmother, it gets confusing whether I am Aunt Paula or Nana. Nothing can compare to some of the blessings I receive from my nieces and nephews. They write me notes and leave them where I can see them when I go to bed, like on my pillow. This just makes my heart soar. Keep up the good work guys and gals. I also know that there are many little prayer warriors out there on my behalf and that is a really good feeling.

For those of you who don't know my family, you are missing something, because they are grrrrEAT!!!!! I am so fortunate to have them.

Oh yeah, by the way, I like being Aunt Paula and Nana.

Signing off for now, I'll be back tomorrow.

Aunt Paula or is it Nana (They are both very important titles)

Ready or Not Here I Come

Okay, so I have finally arrived in this new world of technology. I just new if my baby sister could do this blogging thing, I could too. For those of you who don't know, my baby sister is the great author of Kim's Khoas. Now I know this is heavy stuff, but try to digest it slowly. So "Ready Or Not Here I Come!!!!!!!!" Aunt Paula has arrived. Hello to all of my fellow friends and bloggers.

Aunt Paula