Greetings from cabin fever central!
I am not one to complain, but somebody blew the engine in my van and I have been stuck at home for 2nd week now! Can you imagine me not going to the beach or the farm or hiking? Exactly. I am a bit grumpy, sulky and a whole lot climbing walls. But the show must go on and thus here we are!
What did we do last week? Throw a party! Thank you Bridget for a wonderful idea for a listicle. And for all you hosting amazing people and inviting me along. So fun!
I love getting great listicle ideas and Lisa emailed me last week with a winner. TEN THINGS MY PARENTS DID RIGHT. I cannot wait to see what you have to say to your parents. Thank you Sprog Mommy!
As for next week. I miss my minivan so very much. Will you write a list of 10 THINGS ABOUT MY CAR and celebrate your vehicle. Go vacuum it, wash it and hug it. You never know when the day comes when you will suddenly and unexpectedly have to part ways.
Let the ode to parents commence.
Make a list, check it twice, link it up. Read others. Have fun!
10 THINGS MY GRANDPARENTS DID RIGHT
1. They told me I can do anything I set my mind to.
2. They let me fail.
3. They never said ‘I told you so’.
4. They taught me why knowledge is power.
5. They supported my independence.
6. They let me choose my own path, even when it was not what they envisioned for me.
7. They held me accountable.
8. They raised me to be an outdoors person. To this day I am out rain or shine.
9. They always took care of me, whether I needed it or not.
10. They loved me through it all.
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Twitter: runnermomjen
Oh, Stasha…so sorry about your van!!! I’d be a bit grumpy too!
Your grandparents sound wonderful
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You were so fortunate to have people in your life who let you grow into who you are today. I’d say a job was very well done, by them, and by you!
Twitter: bocafrau
Your grand parents sound like lovely people who raised a wonderful woman. Hope you get your car back soon. I feel the same way about my SUV. Don’t even want to think about what I would do if it wasn’t working!
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Twitter: SensibleMoms
Your grandparents sound like the most lovely of people. They did well Ellen
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Twitter: Lilahbility
Even before I read this list, I knew they did an amazing job. You have big shoes to fill, but I already know you are doing it admirably!
Your button and I are going to come to blows, I can just see it coming. I can’t even get the list to highlight the code for it.. Grrr. So I snuck it from someone else’s post lol.. I think it sounds like your grandparents were pretty awesome. Smart enough to know when to reel you in and still let you test your wings to fly.
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Twitter: rorybore
Oh, I feel your pain. Back when I was home with just 2 children….we were a one car family, which DH had to use to get to work. When I started askingfor the men in white coats to come get me, we knew it was time for a 2nd car.
Your grandparents sound just lovely. and amazing. And familar. then again, love is easily recognized by those of us who basked in it.
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Twitter: twinisms
#10 is the best thing any parent can do:)
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Twitter: momma23monkeys
sounds like your grandparents knew what they were doing when they raised you
Hope you get some workable wheels soon.
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Your grandparents did a terrific job. Truly. xo
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Yeah. He did really great. Hats off to him.
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Twitter: thebonnybard
Sorry about your car, being stuck at home in the summer is terrible! Your grandparents sound like they got it right! I envy you number 8, cause I am NOT an outdoors person at all, and neither is any of my family! I’m trying with the kids though!
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Your poor car! Hope it’s mended soon! Love this list, the first one is one I would say my mom did right, too!
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Twitter: snapsandbits
Such and awesome list, you are lucky to have such great grandparents! Sorry about your car, hope you can get out soon!
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Twitter: southmainmuse
Letting our children fail…(or grandchildren). That is the hardest thing. You do have to let them go and navigate the world on their own. And them let them feel disappointed and sad when life falls short of their expectations.
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Twitter: profwaynewsmith
What a great listicle. Thank you for hosting such a great hop!
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Twitter: tsonoda
Beautiful list! I didn’t have that kind of “bringing up” which is the reason I didn’t do listicles today. I’m loving reading them all though. Have a lovely Monday, my friend!
Terri Sonoda recently posted..Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?
Twitter: batcrapcrazy
Your grandparents were everything I hope to be and provide for my little one!
SO SORRY about the van! That DOES stink!!!
Twitter: RobynHTV
Your grandparents sound wonderful! I hope you get your van up and running again soon – good luck with the cabin fever!
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Twitter: archaeolemur
Your grandparents did a fantastic job, and it really shows in the person that you are. Your list is great. Sorry to hear about your van. Hope you are able to find another one that you love just as much soon.
Brandee recently posted..My parents had it right
Twitter: JenAnnHall
I have similar things on my list. I don’t know if you’ve ever told us and I missed it, or gasp! forgot, but I am wondering about why you were raised by your grandparents. Not that you have to tell me….just wondering. Regardless, you all obviously loved each other very much!
Just Jennifer recently posted..10 Things My Parents Did Right
Hey Jen, I don’t think I ever wrote on why. My mom had a hard time raising me so what initially was a little help from her parents with her new baby turned out to be a permanent gig for my grandpa and grandma. I never knew my dad. So I am convinced I look just like him;)
Twitter: JenAnnHall
Very nice of you to tell me. Sounds like it worked out for the best.
Just Jennifer recently posted..10 Things My Parents Did Right
They taught such wonderful lessons. We love to be outside too.
JDaniel4′s Mom recently posted..Under the Sea: Outdoor Play Lunch
Great list. Encouraging indepence in a child ensures a strong independant adult. It sounds like you had fantastic grandparents.
Twitter: iamnotthemaid
Your grandparents sound like amazing people. They obviously did a great job because you turned out fabulously!
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Twitter: dominiquegoh
Your grandparents are really awesome people. Glad that they did a great job.
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Your grandparents sound wonderful!
Audrey recently posted..Monday Listicles – 10 Things my parents did right
Your grandparents were amazing people!! You are truly blessed… and they would be extremely proud of you
you know, i never got to meet my grandparents – the fact that yours were so monumental in your life makes me smile
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