Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Spring is in the Hodgepodge-Vol 71

Welcome to this springtime edition of the Wednesday Hodgepodge. All are invited to play along, just be sure to add your link at the end of my post. Here are my answers to this week's questions-


1. The first day of spring is here-do you enjoy working in the yard? Weeding, raking, mowing, planting...your favorite springtime garden chore? How about your least favorite?

I do enjoy working in the yard. There are times when my allergies get the best of me though and once the eyes begin to itch and water my love of the game is lost. Planting is my favorite garden chore and raking my least favorite. I like the idea of raking up a pile of leaves and brush but the actual act not so much.

2. What puts a spring in your step?

Knowing my girlies will be home for the Easter weekend. Knowing we have a family beach week on the books for later this spring. Being their mom.

3. Describe a time when you had to spring into action.

Have I ever told you about daughter2's penchant for leaping and then looking followed by trips to the emergency room? Yes trips....with an s. As in more than one. She instantly popped into my head when I read this question because for every trip we took to the ER there were at least ten I prevented with my ninja like reflexes. She was too adorable though, wasn't she?


Still is.


4. We're having carrots for dinner...would you prefer yours raw or cooked?

Oh boy. It seems I'm a broken record when it comes to anything edible. Are you surprised to learn I love them both ways?

5. Do you take the shampoos and other sundries from your hotel room when its time to check out?

I love the small conditioners and hand lotions but I normally only take them if I've broken the seal. We stay in a lot of hotels and I just don't need that many little bitty bottles of stuff.

6. What's the most enjoyable team or club you've belonged to and what was it that made it so?

I think its a toss up between my college sorority and the women's club I belonged to in the UK. Different stages of life but both were groups of talented women who walked with me through periods of great transition in my life. They sprinkled those years with lots of love and laughter and I hold both groups close in heart always.

7. Is cloning a sign of progress?

Yes.
Should we do something just because we can?
Not necessarily.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

I like to send my girls little things in the post to brighten their day. Since we have more than a bit o' the Irish in us I sent them each a little something for St. Patty's Day last weekend.


A card with a note from mom and dad along with a little something 'green'-a Starbucks card. And since it was St. Patrick's day I included a little something 'lucky' too. I found the idea and printable on Pinterest but because I was mailing mine I had to adapt the packaging so it wouldn't be all crumbs upon arrival. I put the Lucky Charms in zip lock bags and then the bag into an airtight plastic container with a green (naturally!) lid. Fun to make and fun to receive.

34 comments:

  1. The gifts for St. Patricks Day are so cute. What a fun idea.

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  2. I love how thoughtful you are...those little gifts/surprises you send to your girls. My school regularly has a company called Books are Fun that comes in and sets up stuff to sell. The items are fun and inexpensive (though they're not badly made...just offered to us at a discount). I saw a singing bunny and almost bought it for my Chicky...to keep the singing elephant I got her for Valentine's Day company. Hey. I think I might just buy it on second thought...just in case she doesn't come home for Easter.

    Postscript to this comment...regarding a post you made a few days ago about allowing your girls to travel. After I read your blog, my Rooster boy came up to me and wanted to ride, in the car, with a few of his friends to a beach an hour away. I've never allowed my teenagers to ride with other teenagers who were driving (nor drive a car full of kids themselves); however, he pointed out that, technically, he's graduated (early, but yes), and that shows maturity (which it does). Your post was a great reminder to me to hold my breath, say a prayer, and let him go. Thank you!!!

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  3. In that first photo I think your daughter really looks like you! What a fun package to get in the mail, and yes--fun to make, I'm sure.

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  4. I like the reference to Ninja Reflexes!!!

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  5. What you wrote about your daughter and the ER made me think of Abby. She was about 4 years old and pulled off a piece of the styrofoam tubing that protected the legs of her swingset...and stuffed it up her nostril! She was beside herself, so we had to rush her to our doctor's office, who met us after hours, and he had to remove it. What a little stinker! I love that 'Lucky' Irish idea you sent your girls! Too cute!

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  6. So glad that both your girls will be home for Easter ... not as glad as you, though, eh? ;-)

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  7. Loved your cloning answer, short and to the point. Yes your daughter is very cute still and belonging to groups is very important to our well being. Thanks for great questions, again!

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  8. Pinterest is so addictive and I enjoy it so much-what a cute idea. I thought of our sorority being so close and still are as an answer to #6 but with another answer.

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  9. Your such a good Mom - I like the little things you do for them.

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  10. Love that you mailed them Green things! My mom use to always do fun stuff like that & I would LOVE to get her surprises in the mail!

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  11. Pinterest is so addictive and a great site. What neat and cute ideas we can borrow-right? Our sorority is a great club-and glad we are still able to keep in touch after all these years.

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  12. So glad to be back this week, my Wed. wasn't quite right last week because I was a non-participant. :o)

    Love the St. Patty's day gifts, how clever!

    Happy Spring to you and thanks for hosting us each Wed. You are the BEST!

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  13. Sounds like you are going to have some "fun family times" ahead :)

    I love the St. Paddy's Day gift ideas. How cute!

    Thanks for another great set of questions!

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  14. Such a great idea for a care package! I'm going to be picking your brain next year for all the fun ideas! My allergies have been starting up already....plus the mosquitos are already out and about! Have a wonderful day!

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  15. What a fun post! And your daughter is so pretty. Loved the 'green' Starbucks card. :-)
    Why is it that planting garden is SO much fun...but a bit later, pulling all those weeds is no fun at all.

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  16. I love Pinterest for the creative ideas! The lucky rubs are so cute! In the yard, I enjoy the fruits of the labor WAY more than the labor!

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  17. You always send such great, fun little gifts to your girls. I am sure they are so excited to receive them in the mail.
    Thanks for another great week of Hodgepodge.

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  18. Our youngest kept us busy with a broken bone or two. She would try anything. Once. LOL The lovelies enjoy getting little packages too- no matter how old they get. Even Breezy- the married one! :) It's just fun being a mom to daughters, isn't it?

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  19. How wonderful that the girls will be home for Easter. We are thinking about giving up our mountain vacations for the beach!
    Still adorable and so beautiful. Your girls are gorgeous.
    I can't help myself with those little samples.
    They do make a nice little care gift for the homeless. Have also used them for church retreats, putting them in the bathrooms. Of course I only take the products that I like. When they have Bliss and Bigelow I can't pass them up!
    Love the treats and Pinterest is awesome!

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  20. We have made multiple trips (with an s) to the ER as well. I think we've had 8 broken arms just for starters.
    Oh, and I loved those 'think pink' sorority days too. :)
    Have a springy Wednesday!

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  21. What a cute idea with the Lucky Charms and Starbuck's gift card. I should do more of this sort of thing, but I don't. Thanks for hosting!

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  22. If you'd like to adopt me as a daughter, I LOVE lucky charms! :-) Seriously - isn't Pinterest just oh so much fun? Have a wonderful week, friend!

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  23. I think i had that same red and white stripped t shirt as a child. Though i only went to the E.R. once as a kid. I think i was about 5 and had run into one of the corners of those shutter doors & needed stitches in the side of my head. ouch! ;(

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  24. We're Irish too, and I'd love a Starbucks card for any holiday! : )

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  25. Your girls are lucky to have you as their mom. I loved sending my girls packages, when they were not living here too.

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  26. Both your girls are so lovely, but your daughter2 and my daughter1 have a lot in common!

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  27. Your daughter is beautiful!
    What a neat idea. I love Pinterest. So many creative people out there!

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  28. Thank you for this week's hodgepodge Joyce! I have had a break from blogging for a little while and this is my first time back for a couple of weeks. Great questions as usual! :)

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  29. I love pinterest and thank you for sharing...your daughter is beautiful!!!

    glad to be back on the hodgepodge

    Gina

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  30. Enjoyed your answers as always! Oh I bet your daughter did keep you on your toes! Don't you just love Pinterest, wonderful ideas! Glad both your girls will be home for Easter. I told my hubby one of these times we are going to have to go to Arkansas for Easter. April is usually such a busy month for us. I send goody boxes to the grandkids.
    until next time... nel

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  31. I used to send care packages to my Daughter, too...I liked this idea. Now I just treat the "grands" except on special days and then everyone gets in on the act.
    Mama Bear

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  32. That's so wonderful that your girls will be with you at Easter. I was able to spend the last couple of Easters with my mom after years apart. It was really special.

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  33. I love Spring... Freshness, renewal... And round these parts love is in the air... Ahhh Spring.

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  34. Love the ideas for the care packages sent to your daughters. I'm collecting things to make Easter baskets for my kids. Great fun but not as easy - or cheap - as it used to be.

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