First Week of May Hodgepodge

 

Joyce writes the questions and we answer and link up! Join us or answer in the comments.

1. What's something you may do this month? 

Last week I mentioned painting my pantry. I picked up some paint chips but now I'm thinking about not painting it at all. I may or may not paint the pantry.

2. Hola! Hodgepodge Day lands just after Cinco de Mayo... how do you feel about Mexican food? What's your favorite dish? Do you make it at home or is it a strictly dine out option? 

I love Mexican food! I love refried beans and rice and grilled chicken. I CAN make all of those things at home, but they never taste the same so I prefer this as a dine out option. Of course, we have grilled chicken at home -- but the grilled chicken at the Mexican restaurant is different!

3. When the children of today grow up what do you think they'll say about this time period? What do you most hope they remember? 

Oh goodness. I hope the children of today can grow up and think back to this as a time of no cares and fun - just like many of us think back on our childhoods. I hope they remember the fun times with family and friends and most of all, I hope they remember how much they were loved. I hope they don't remember some of the craziness going on in our world.

4. What advice would you give a new mother? 

First, take a deep breath! You don’t have to get everything right today. You are enough for your baby. Don’t sell yourself short or measure yourself against anyone else; this is your journey, and you’re learning with every moment. There will be hard days - some really hard days where you've had little sleep and your body hurts, but there will be beautiful days, too -- often in the very same hour. Those beautiful moments might take your breath away! Remember that you are deeply loved—by the people around you and by God—and that love holds you even when you feel unsure. Make sure your baby knows that, too - that sweet baby is loved by you and by God!! So pause, breathe, and trust that you are doing better than you think.

5. What's a phrase your mother often said to you? If you're a mom do you say it to your own children? 

My mother has been dead since I was 15 . . .and I'm 67. I don't remember a lot of the things she said to me except I love you and maybe that is the most important thing to remember!! I do say those same three words to our kids!

My momma and me (blurry)

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Last night, our Young Professionals group met at Regions Field to watch Auburn vs UAB baseball rather than gathering at our house for our usual dinner and study. I love when they are proactive and want to plan events! Since the game was on Cinco de Mayo, guess what some of the food served at the game was? Margaritas and Tacos!! The stadium was not prepared for the large crowd. They were continually running out of food and the concession lines were VERY long (like an hour in line). Auburn won 10-2!