My snowmen are going into hiding, but that didn't stop me from picking one up for $2.50 from the THRIFT STORE today where everything was 50% off. The one I got today holds candles. I will clip the candle disk off so the snowman just stands there looking handsome. He looks very similar to the ones I already have that were out during the cold season.
Tonight it seems like this trip to the THRIFT SHOP happened a month ago as I had a really busy day out and about. This morning HUBBY had a CT Scan. Staying in the car while he had a scan, the time went so fast I couldn't believe it. After I dropped him off I went for a bite to eat. Drive through and went back to the medical facility parking lot to eat. I finished my breakfast and fiddled a bit with some paperwork and there he appeared at the hood of the car ready to leave.
I took him for some breakfast and coffee then drove to our small town popping into the THRIFT SHOP. He stayed in the car and this is where I found an acrylic snowman. A few other small items as well 50% off.
Went HOME to rest. Then I did something I haven't done for a year. I went to pick up a GRANDCHILD so we could spend some girl time together. It's been a year. Both wearing face mask with the car windows down, she rode along in the back seat of the car. First we went to the same thrift shop I had been to earlier in the day. For 75 cents, I bought her a thrift blouse. Put some fuel in the car and it's been so long since I drove this car I just about forgot how to put fuel in it.
Drove over to a different community to stop off at SUGAR CREEK and ate a tuna fish sandwich. Nobody else but us were around at 2:30 in the afternoon so I didn't feel threatened. The sandwich was cold and pretty good. Drank water!
Each time when we returned to the car, we'd sanitize our hands. Went to FLORENCE ADAMS clothing store. I had to sit as my back wasn't the best. Still had fun. Lil Miss did some shopping. After we left here we drove over to Manhattan to go to the FIVE BELOW store. Decided to see what ROSS had then went to 5 Below. Old Navy was on the list of places to go. By this time my back was aching and I needed the support of the car seat. Didn't make it to Goodwill or Target. Another day.
I had a really nice time being Grandma this afternoon. I miss all of my GRANDS. I really do. It seems so much longer than a year since this pandemic started. I miss my children and their children. I need to go visit my brother that's in a home. I wouldn't be able to hug him, but I could see him through the glass door. I need to go see my Mom as well. A son and grandson in St. Louis. A son and family in the Tulsa area. Maybe this Spring. Trying to figure out how we can do this. I miss my family. Phone calls help.
I took Lil Miss HOME and we said our good-byes. Drove HOME in the dark. Daylight Savings Time will happen this week-end. Won't that be nice? I'm ready for a nice Spring. So so ready.
Spring will be here in about 9 days. The weather the last few days has been a welcomed thing. Such pleasant weather with sunshine and a breeze. Time to bring the bunnies out and prepare some Easter Baskets for my Grands and children. I want to fix my Mom one as well.
I know bunnies don't lay eggs, but I don't care. I like them anyhow. Soft pastel colors and bunnies. I need some cheer in my HOME. Uplifting decorating. The bunnies are just the ticket to help lift my spirits. I'm telling you, I need some bunnies throughout the house.
Blessings.
HOME LIFE is for me,
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4 comments:
Those bunnies are so cute!
I'm glad that you were able to spend time with your grandkid! Unfortunatelly I didn't have that blessing (both my grandmothers lived far away and the few times a year I saw them, they weren't the hugging/cuddly type) so I value those interactions very much.
I hope everything's okay with your husband. And that you can see the rest of your family soon.
When I was in the States, I loved to buy at Ross, Marshalls, Target, Dots and Walmart! I only went to Goodwill once, because I didn't knew the store very well at the time, but today I wish that Portugal had stores like Goodwill and thrift stores.
They are SO rare, here...
Have a wonderful weekend and God bless!
:)
Hi Paula. Thanks for visiting me here in Kansas. I visited your Home Sweet Home blog. It's wonderful. I translated the words to English. Enjoyed very much. When I was growing up, I only saw my Grandparents a few times a year, but it is very memorable to me and I have fond memories of them. I love shopping at Targets. I've only been to Marshalls and Ross a few times, but think I will return. I'm not familiar to Dots. Sounds like a fun place to shop though. Waiting for HUbby's tests results. Wish it were behind us.
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Thanks, Deanna! I'm glad you liked it! As you may have noticed, in my blog I also write about being a homemaker and how wonderful that is, but I don't write as often as you! I have to change that! :D
My husband also has fond memories of his grandparents and I always marvel at how much they loved him. A parent and grandparent's love is something that always leaves me mesmorized and longing, because it's something I didn't knew much about.
I lived in Miami for awhile and we used to go to Mall of the Americas. They had a Marshalls and a Dots there. Oh and a T.J. Maxx! I love that one, too!
At the time (this was 1997/1998) I was 20/21 years old, so its something that I remember as a wonderful experience to this day.
Looking at Dots clothes today, their style has changed A LOT. And not in a good way, to my clothing taste.
Have a wonderful weekend and I'll be praying for everything to go smoothly with your hubby's tests!
Thank you, Paula. I appreciate the prayers so much. Perhaps one day I will make it to Florida and see the sights there. I have no idea how the weather is.
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