It's been a while!

(Norma...is it "a while" or "awhile"?)
It's been a month. You cannot imagine what has happened in that month. I'm still trying to keep my nose above the waterline. Instead of catching up on what's been going on with our household, I will share an original poem by Scooter:

Where I'm From

I am from endless laughter

lost remote covers,

nowhere to be found,

and broken Christmas ornaments.

I am from "goodnight"

special days every year

from New Life Camp,

my second home.

I am from "Shoo!" and "Bless"

sniffing mildewed washcloths

sweet potato pie

bursting with toasted marshmallows.

I am from scrunched up cheek kisses

Providence Baptist Church,

What Not to Wear,

memory verses and "the corner"

searching for pacies.

I am from Easter egg trails

overflowing with jelly beans

artificial trees, and

waiting at the top of the stairs.

I am from Grammy and Poppy

Maw-Maw and Big Dad

from never-ending dancing

and talent shows.

I am from turnip greens

doused with vinegar

carless garage,

skinned knees, and Jon and Kate plus Eight.

I am from "can you squeeze my feet"

Coke and playing in the rain

from big bellies, Sunday lunch

and NC State.

I am from "Goodnight JohnBoy"

coin collecting every time we get together

and "Guess What?"

I am from endless blood

my Dad has shed

from popcorn kernels

and sticky peanut butter

scattered throughout the house.

I am from Rudinos after church

and SweetTarts

passed

down,

down,

down,

t h e r o w.

I am from twelve passenger van

that takes me over the "BUMPS!" in life

from "What's in your mouth?"

and sweet dreams.