Welcome to another edition of The Wednesday Hodgepodge. If you've answered today's questions add your link at the end of my post, then leave a comment for the blogger before you. Here we go...
Well this one is tough because I love all three of these so much, my favorite three months of the year. I love the weather, the skies, the color, and the change in menu and clothing. My birthday is in September, but November gives us Thanksgiving. That much needed pause before the busy-ness of the Christmas season truly begins, makes November my favorite.
3. A song you love with the word thanks (or some form of that word) in the title or lyrics?
I love the song I Thank God by Maverick City Music. I've linked it (here) if you don't know it. You can't listen to this one sitting down.
4. November is National Peanut Butter Month. Are you a fan? What's the last peanut butter bite you had? Fill in the blank: peanut butter and _____________________ .
Oh, and you can't say jelly.
I like peanut butter but don't eat a lot of it. I think the last peanut butter bite I had was a Reese's Cup on Halloween.
Peanut butter and fluff aka marshmallow cream for those not in the know.
5. This week's gratitude question-What event from this past year are you most grateful for?
I'm sure you can guess my answer to this one...my daughter and her family moving to tiny town is the event I'm most grateful for.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Whew. We busy. I will do a catch up at some point. Probably. Or not. Whatever.
Tomorrow I'm hosting a link up here for anyone interested in sharing a Day In The Life post. These are always fun to read and help us remember all the ways we're connected as we go about the everyday ordinary business of living. Hope you'll join us!
Your answer to number one is really good. Both of your answers- spot on. Your daughter and her family moving close to you guys makes a lot of sense for the the thing you're most grateful for this year. Thanks for the link up!
ReplyDeleteI nearly said November as my favorite month because of Thanksgiving but this November has been so cold-- we even had flurries yesterday! I am not a fan of how cold November can be despite loving Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI also agree living in another country will make a person appreciate more about their home country so much. So thankful too for your daughter and grands finding a place so close to y'all! November is my favorite month too. Have a good day among the busyness!
ReplyDeleteThe joy of having one of your girls so close by must fill your heart to the brim. What incredible memory making you’ve been doing this year.
ReplyDeleteGreat answer on patriotism. I always told my students that travel will make them moreso. It is so fun to see so many former students out there traveling the world! I think this is the best thing about Instagram for me. Otherwise, I wouldn't know that they are out there experiencing it.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter's move - what a dream. I know you are still pinching yourself.
I clicked on your song link and really can't believe I've never heard it! It immediately went onto my Sunday playlist as well as tagged a "favorite". Thank you for something new to add to my libraries!
ReplyDeleteI recalled yesterday morning that you had mentioned doing a Day in the Life at some point so I picked yesterday - now to actually write the post ;). It was NOT a "typical" day but I remembered to document most of it.
Hope you are a "happy" busy and not a frantic busy - I get it. Have a good one - this cold is kicking my butt!
I like your definition of patriotism. I struggled with writing mine! I've heard of peanut butter and fluf, but I've never eaten it.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great answer for question #1 and so true and November is my favourite too for the same reason. I like the Christmas excitement creeping in but it's before the stress of December starts.
ReplyDeleteI hope things are less busy for you soon! Thank you for the questions and hosting!
I loved reading your answers, especially about patriotism. I agree with your sentiment. Thank you for always so graciously hosting us each week, my friend! I'm going to participate tomorrow if I can remember to take pictures today throughout my day!
ReplyDeleteI remember people having peanut butter and fluff!
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny you linked us to that song because that was one of the first ones that popped into my head but I chose the one that i "love" (I like this one.....but the one I posted would be my fave for the question you asked).
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that your daughter moved close by.
Enjoyed your answers! Good one for patriotism....I get concerned seeing so many "Christians " with the whole nationalism over Jesus thing. My true citizenship is in heaven, thankfully and NOT the USA. :)
Thanksgiving is most definitely that needed pause before the busyness of the Christmas season! I’m looking forward to it this year. That’s a great song choice for #2. Maverick City Music is on repeat around here. Also, our church plays this song during Baptisms some times. “Hell lost another one…I am free, I am free, yes I am free”. Thank you for hosting. Have a beautiful day!!
ReplyDeleteAhh, yes, having your daughter in the same area after so many years in different countries and states is a wonderful thing! Nodding my head as I read your patriotism answer. I'll be joining you tomorrow for a day in the life. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI lost my comment when I went to listen to your song which was beautiful. Love your answer for #1. September, October and November sound perfect for you. Yes, those Reese's cups are pretty darn good. Yes, them moving by you is such a wonderful blessing. Have a blessed day. Thank you for stopping over.
ReplyDeleteHi, I appreciated your answer to #1.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
I have never had peanut butter and fluff.
Enjoy our time with family.
Love, Carla
I agree..isn't the weather just perfect in September??! So nice to have your family close to home again. I know you are so enjoying that!! And, hmm, I have not tried fluff with my peanut butter. It does sound tempting:) Thanks for hosting another Hodge Podge today!!
ReplyDeleteI want to do the day in the life but probably can't - mostly because I have so little time! But I will try.
ReplyDeleteI think having an adult child move close your home is every parents most fervant wish! Love that song too!
ReplyDeleteAs always, Joyce, I enjoyed the Hodgepodge questions this week. Thank you for this creative and fun connecting opportunity you so faithfully provide for us!
ReplyDeleteI agree, November feels like a nice pause before December/holidays.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the questions!
Your answer to #1 was spot on as far as I'm concerned, and will be appropriate again 14 years from now. I plan to join you in the morning.
ReplyDeleteRemembering your comments/post having daughters live far away even in another part of this world, I know you are so grateful having them close.
ReplyDeleteWhat is peanut butter and fluff?
Well I would never have considered peanut butter and fluff but mainly because I'm not a fan of peanut butter. I'm going to try and join in tomorrow - we'll see how many photo ops I miss lol.
ReplyDeleteI really love your Patriotism answer. Thank you for another fun Hodgepodge, Joyce, and I always enjoy your answers to your own questions! Having D1 and family move so close had to be your answer re: gratitude!! Blessed indeed!! xo
ReplyDeleteLoved your answer about patriotism and it made me wish I'd remembered to include respect for the country's flag and symbols in my own definition. What a dream come true to have your daughter living so close! I really like the song you shared - we sing it in church sometimes and it's so energetic! It's a song that kind of grew on me, I didn't care for it the first couple times I heard it but once I heard the original Maverick City version I loved it! LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm putting together a hodgepodge of a day in my life but probably won't be linking it till late tomorrow. Looking forward to it though! Hope you're having a great week!
I liked these answers
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