The Eclectic Company: More of What's Grand about Grans

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Saturday, May 29, 2010

More of What's Grand about Grans

Mackinley experiencing an inch worm. Do you remember your first inch worm encounter?

Mackinley, Piper, and Kaeleigh soakin' up some rays.

Here is a precious Kaeleigh story - - - you may want to grab a tissue, this is an "awwwww with a tear" kinda story sent to me by our daughter Keri.

Last night, during bedtime prayers, Kaeleigh told me this story:

"My sister (that is her sister that is unrelated to us.) climbed high up in a tree and while she was up there, she hurt her foot. She came down from the tree and was sad about her foot hurting so I prayed to Jesus."

"Oh, Kaeleigh! That's wonderful!" I said. "What did your sister say about that?"

Kaeleigh answered, "She said 'You don't have to do that.'"

So I asked, "And what did you say to that?"

Kaeleigh's answer warmed my heart and made me smile. She said, "I told her I wanted to do it because I love her."

9 comments:

kyooty said...: Excellent Grands. Very impressive.; May 29, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Linda @ A La Carte said...: Ah so sweet! They have good examples to follow!; May 29, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: The is so precious. What a sweet heart she has. Love the pictures.; May 29, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: I'm sure I don't remember my first time playing with an inchworm, but I do remember being quite young and watching it crawl up my arm :)

What a sweet Kaeleigh story! It's so wonderful that she has learned about unconditional love :)

Kristin - The Goat; May 29, 2010 at 8:24 PM
Julie Harward said...: Kids can say the sweetest things! Nice to share with grandma such sweets! Come say hi :D; May 29, 2010 at 9:29 PM
Angie said...: What a sweetie-pie group you have there.; May 30, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Tonja said...: Precious words! So wonderful that those thoughts are in her heart now, they will remain throughout her life! Just so sweet!; May 31, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Anonymous said...: aww, the inch worm discovery is cute but I love love the story about kayleigh.; May 31, 2010 at 4:11 PM
j said...: Now THAT is precious. Doesn't it bless your heart to hear the word "Jesus" come from your little one's mouths?

The grands are adorable.; June 3, 2010 at 12:20 AM