TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL!

There are some FACTS OF LIFE that are undeniable, especially when it comes to raising your children. Probably the hardest job a person can ever have, but one of the most rewarding! As my GRANDMOTHER use to say, “YOU KNOW EVEN A WIND-UP CLOCK COMES WITH DIRECTIONS! HOW TO RAISE CHILDREN—NOT SO MUCH!” Yes, there are a million books, videos, lectures, etc. where someone can try to impose their ideas on how to accomplish this job, but trust me each household is unique!

Here are some of the things that I think HUBBY and I tried to agree on when rearing our PEEPS!
-Don’t educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy, so when they grow up they will know the value of things, not the price.
-The one who loves you will never leave you because, even if there are 100 reasons to give up, he or she will find one reason to hold on.
I know some of the things I have learn from my parents and grandparents about measuring life sort of go like this:
-If you have a $300 or $30 watch—THEY BOTH TELL THE SAME TIME!
-If you carry $300 or $30 in a wallet/handbag—THE AMOUNT OF MONEY INSIDE IS THE SAME.
-If you drink a bottle of $300 or $30 wine—THE HANGOVER WILL BE THE SAME.
-If you fly first or economy class, and if the plane goes down—WE ALL GO DOWN AND WE ALL REACH THE SAME PLACE AT THE SAME TIME!

The bottom line here is that CHALLENGES are what make LIFE interesting. How you HANDLE them makes LIFE MEANINGFUL!
On Sunday, GRAND PEEP NUMBER TWO, TYLER ALICE, will be confirmed. Another great day for the family to gather!

In case, it has not been brought to your attention this is SECRETARY WEEK! If you have one of those fabulous people working besides you—take time and give them some PRAISES, SMILES, and a little GIFT, would not hurt! Remember, they are the ones who have your back, always!

JAZZ FEST begins in NEW ORLEANS this week and FESTIVALS INTERNATIONAL is beginning in LAFAYETTE, LA! There is no shortage of reasons to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather with friends and/or family!

FOR THOSE OF YOU INVOLVED IN AN ELECTION THIS WEEKEND, DO NOT FORGET TO VOTE WITH ALL THE HOOPLA GOING ON! IT IS YOUR CIVIC DUTY AND HONOR TO DO SO!!!!!!

The KITCHEN will be closed next week! I have been summoned to help one of my PEEPS move into a new home! So said, they need my expertise in packing, unpacking and setting up—I know they just want me to cook for them! I think I can handle that! Might even move a few mountains!

Will be back on MONDAY, MAY 8TH, hopefully with some ideas for the upcoming MOTHER’S DAY!

Have a safe and productive weekend!