Oh, Sand Castle Days

Happy New Years

I think this year more time will be sent at the beach enjoying the earth and idling away the time with my little munchkins, nothing more magical than building a sand castle for the next visitor to inherit.

OH, SAND CASTLE DAYS...
Sweet memories enhance The backwards glance Long into childhood's way,Hours by the sea Timeless, carefree Where the sun brightly shone
Every day,Looking out o'er the waves Soft, memory saves A joy that forever stays Held deep in that part Of one's innermost heart..Of so happy, dear sand-castle days! (John McLeod)

Poor Nana

I was up early checking my email when little Pixie strolled sleepily out of her room dragging her blanket behind her. She was excited to see a picture of Nana up on the screen. After studying the photo she asked what was on her arm. I had to read her PopPops note explaining that Nana had broken her arm after she fell on it at the pond. Pix was upset and quickly asked if her arm would fall off. I explained that the cast on her arm would help the bones fuse and Nana would be good as new in 5-8 weeks. She seemed to take it well. By this time Popeye had risen and I sat them down to cereal. I could hear Pix explaining with great emotion how Nana had broken her arm and surprisingly Popeye asked the same question, "Oh no will her arm fall off?", Pix quickly explained to him very matter of factly that Nana would be fine because the doctor put a casserole on her arm to feed her bones. Popeye was relieved and they both went back to cheerios satisfied with the exchange.

Snapshot Sunday

It was a beautiful day sunday so we headed to Nana's then to the park. The kids ran themselves tired. Are they growing up or what? And as one can see Popeye is slowly getting over his fear of heights.

Darling Nana Pose.

Dancing

My south Pinellas counterpart hit the news. Check out the article and news clip, Buyers Beware , it gives a personal take on our two person program.

NOW THE BONES, (From an Email from a good friend of mine)

Recently I noticed TJ Maxx had some of the recalled Thomas toys on their shelf, I notified their customer service . their response "it's a voluntary recall". They're off my shopping list.

From: customerservice@tjx.com> To: My dear friend

Subject: Reply to your recent inquiry at TJX Customer Service for T.J. Maxx ? IM372081> >

Thank you for contacting T.J. Maxx Customer Service.> >

We looked into this and found it is a voluntary recall. In any case, we are very glad that you took the time to bring this to our attention and we most certainly share your concerns. We have passed this on to the appropriate people for further review.> >

Sincerely,> > Diane> T.J. Maxx Customer Service

My reply.
It's good to know that T.J. Maxx does not take "voluntarily" recalled items off their shelves. Everyone I know will be informed that T.J. Maxx is not concerned for the safety of their children.
One less customer ...