My apple tree produced one apple this year. I have one chance to get it right for picking it at the peak of its perfection. I think it's getting close.
I am undertaking a three week challenge as a way of support for my dear mother. I would include a picture here of her if I could, but she would not appreciate that (though I do have permission to write this post) Years ago, as a wee little lass, she had the misfortune of contracting polio. While she was able to regain normal function and led a very normal life for most of her years, polio has reared its ugly head once more in her life, this time in the form of post-polio syndrome. Click here for a link to just what post-polio is. For those of you who prefer a one sentence summary of PPS, it's mainly a continual weakening of the muscles that were affected when polio was first contracted - it can range from mild to quite debilitating. My mom has been struggling with full blown PPS for a couple of years now. There is really no cure at all, few medicines to help, just learning to listen to your body in what it now has decided that it can no long...
While I don't consider myself a grammar/word snob, there are certain words currently in vogue that irritate me to no end. Maybe it's because I'm pregnant and have a higher level of sensitivity to irritating things these days. These words are usually just a shortening of the actual word, as if we were too lazy to finish saying the word we started. If you are one of the people who consistently uses any or all of the following words, please do not be offended. I will not accost you if you end up using one of my "Top 10 Words That Irritate Me". Nor will I stop liking you. I will merely pretend you used a different word and go on my merry little way. Really, I'm not neurotic. Really. However, if you begin using these words around me because of this post, I will not be held accountable for my actions. You asked for it. So without further ado, here are my Top 10 Words That Irritate Me, in no particular order 1. Preggers ....
Aaron and I always comment that by looking at one of our girls, you've seen them all. Apparently, I had triplets nine years apart. Below are 20 different pictures of the girls at similar ages. See if you can figure out who is who. I tried to find pictures without obvious clues in the background (siblings, house changes, etc.), though if you look really closely and know us well you'll be able to pick up a few giveaways. Answers will be at the bottom of the page. No peeking! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. How do you think you did? I am interested in seeing how my family and friends do on this challenge. Drop me a comment below and let me know how many you got right! Scroll down for the answers... 1. Ana; 2. Abby; 3. Abby; 4. Keilah; 5. Ana; ...
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