tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post5542035609979326960..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Five Things Friday -- Nana-and-Nola-stylematerfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70299165317685939792015-03-16T21:18:47.438-07:002015-03-16T21:18:47.438-07:00Oh dear! I'm sure her students would have enjo...Oh dear! I'm sure her students would have enjoyed that. My husband similarly looked down in a meeting a few years ago only to realize that he was wearing one brown and one black shoe. Truly. And he had walked 20 minutes to his office. materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60242202184200686152015-03-15T08:01:26.166-07:002015-03-15T08:01:26.166-07:00I read this a day or so ago and I'm still chuc...I read this a day or so ago and I'm still chuckling over your comment that you might have "forgotten something important...like a skirt..." Reminds me of a lady who was a mentor to me when I started teaching; she was lovely, calm and very dignified. So I always laugh when I think of her story that her first year of teaching she rushed out the door, papers flying, in her very demure skirt suit... and bedroom slippers. And apparently didn't notice until she was at school.<br />Love Mary Poppins.... bad accent and all. And that final song..."Let's Go Fly a Kite!"Sue Burpeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282970328494769657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-64199303966164605992015-03-14T17:14:46.591-07:002015-03-14T17:14:46.591-07:00I remember reading through Streatfeild's books...I remember reading through Streatfeild's books when I was young -- I hadn't thought of Ballet Shoes for her yet, but she so loved seeing The Nutcracker these last two Christmasses that perhaps that would be a good next book, to be followed by the movie. Thanks for the reminder.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-13201992239775913712015-03-14T17:12:07.735-07:002015-03-14T17:12:07.735-07:00I really like these boots as well, although they r...I really like these boots as well, although they require a long-handled shoehorn to get them on, so I have to think through whether I might need to remove them during the day and then get them back on! (They're by Fiorentini & Baker and I was thrilled to find them on sale 50% off 4 or 5 years ago)<br />Isn't this grandma gig great? Lucky you to live close (we're fairly lucky with grandchildren within a 2-hour trip)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6797431981857966042015-03-14T17:09:56.824-07:002015-03-14T17:09:56.824-07:00Yes, the suffragettes were rather figures of fun i...Yes, the suffragettes were rather figures of fun in that movie, weren't they? Not especially more so than bankers, perhaps, but I wonder how much that barb might have been felt in the mid-60s. . . .<br />I'm going to look for Dealing with Dragons -- Nola's quite keen on princesses and dragons, although she told me quite solemnly today that she wishes they weren't just mythical, as she's recently learned unicorns are as well.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-30058473275047892232015-03-14T17:08:01.086-07:002015-03-14T17:08:01.086-07:00I haven't seen Frozen yet, although one of the...I haven't seen Frozen yet, although one of these days I'll break down and pay for it (I've been waiting until it's available to Rent rather than Buy on iTunes).<br />I can imagine your sweet little 4yo chattering the plot to you all the way through. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85441692085736236252015-03-14T17:06:54.554-07:002015-03-14T17:06:54.554-07:00It does exactly that -- makes so many things new. ...It does exactly that -- makes so many things new. It's a bit odd, though, to be confronted with how long ago I first did or saw or read . . . whatever the object.<br />I do feel good about having a wardrobe of pieces I feel myself in and that work with most other pieces I might grab, thanks.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-49860464510785270312015-03-14T17:05:18.674-07:002015-03-14T17:05:18.674-07:00Nola's been promised Cinderella when her paren...Nola's been promised Cinderella when her parents get back and she's quite excited (as she was when I told her that a Frozen II is in the works -- her mother might not be as happy!).<br />No shame in having a uniform -- if it works to get you out the door on dark, busy mornings, that's a good thing!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70506203502889505162015-03-14T17:03:47.994-07:002015-03-14T17:03:47.994-07:00It has been exhausting, but fun, Madame. I'm n...It has been exhausting, but fun, Madame. I'm not sure how I'm going to pull myself into next week's work, but it's definitely been worth it. Something like what you're doing right now -- exhausting but worth it! materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-19623574365961747912015-03-14T17:02:42.001-07:002015-03-14T17:02:42.001-07:00How lucky to have your grandmother living so very ...How lucky to have your grandmother living so very close by -- mine lived a few blocks away for several years and I loved being able to get there on my own. <br />The Incredibles is similar in some ways to Despicable Me in that it also offers as many clever references for adults to enjoy as it does slapstick or other action to entertain kids. I suspect my husband has seen the Star Wars movies a few times when we catches them as he channel-surfs in the evening. . . ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-72224836109233744572015-03-14T07:03:18.982-07:002015-03-14T07:03:18.982-07:00Oh yes, I remember the oddness of that Julie Andre...Oh yes, I remember the oddness of that Julie Andrews character showing up in different films. I knew every lyric to every song of that movie as well, thanks to a record a friend gave our family -- played over and over and over. Like your MP book, perhaps. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-25522076423391265552015-03-14T06:59:59.576-07:002015-03-14T06:59:59.576-07:00Thanks, Marianne -- It's been a treat (albeit ...Thanks, Marianne -- It's been a treat (albeit an exhausting one!) materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70125392717531991442015-03-14T06:59:37.353-07:002015-03-14T06:59:37.353-07:00I find it amazing to think back through my connect...I find it amazing to think back through my connection to my grandmother, very strong, like yours, and stretch right back to stories she told me of her childhood, right at the beginning of the 20th century -- and then imagine Nola perhaps speaking of her memories of me to someone in the late 21st. . . such a span, anchored by yours truly! ;-) (and you, in your family, of course)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6422201282160777192015-03-14T06:57:18.111-07:002015-03-14T06:57:18.111-07:00It was so moving to see the wonder on her face and...It was so moving to see the wonder on her face and the way she tentatively reached out her hand to stroke those tiny, new fingers. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54222971232499409322015-03-14T06:56:27.621-07:002015-03-14T06:56:27.621-07:00It is certainly precious to me, this relationship,...It is certainly precious to me, this relationship, and I hope that she will carry some of it with her through life -- I've always treasured the time I had with my own grandmother.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-53015145617223007942015-03-14T01:55:09.211-07:002015-03-14T01:55:09.211-07:00Have loved to read about your time with Nola - she...Have loved to read about your time with Nola - she seems to be such a lovely girl; it remembers me of the time when my daughter was at her age. I recommend the film "Ballet Shoes" , based on the book of Noel Streatfeild - all her books are great, but Ballet Shoes is a most delightful story - very nostalgic, but with strong characters. I think you will enjoy it - and the investment will pay off with so many granddaughters -)) Enjoy the rest of your weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4914627957142398682015-03-13T21:52:37.511-07:002015-03-13T21:52:37.511-07:00I love your boots!!
Who can argue with sweater, st...I love your boots!!<br />Who can argue with sweater, straight skirt, tights, and boots? Fashionable, feminine, AND comfortable!<br />I have 2 grandsons, who are now three and one and a half. <br />I LOVE being a grandmother, and one who lives nearby--it's wonderful.<br />RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-7925305067553108662015-03-13T19:45:11.083-07:002015-03-13T19:45:11.083-07:00my son loved Mary Poppins (the movie) at that age ...my son loved Mary Poppins (the movie) at that age - I loved it with him except for the mean anti-suffragette passage. The MP books are better, and have great illustrations!<br /><br />Another wonderful series Nola might like is about an unconventional princess and her friend dragon...I think maybe the first one is Dealing With Dragons? blanking on the author, but the first couple books in the series are grand.<br /><br />Envying you your week......<br /><br />CeciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-51908413533453399872015-03-13T19:21:33.773-07:002015-03-13T19:21:33.773-07:00I love reading about your times with Nola. Our eld...I love reading about your times with Nola. Our eldest granddaughter is two years younger, and I take notes on things to do with her (and her cousin). We recently watched Frozen together (my first time) and she narrated the entire way through.<br /><br />You did well at putting an outfit together without much thought/time. It's good to have pieces like that in the wardrobe. <br />Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-62955904228545051152015-03-13T18:55:37.430-07:002015-03-13T18:55:37.430-07:00Oh what fun to share these things with Nola, makes...Oh what fun to share these things with Nola, makes them new again, doesn't it? She must be such a delight to you. And your outfit is a testament to knowing what works for you, and creating a wardrobe of pieces that "play well with others" for those grab-and-go mornings.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-77350958941008293242015-03-13T16:14:36.602-07:002015-03-13T16:14:36.602-07:00It's a good time of life, isn't it? Count...It's a good time of life, isn't it? Counting the grandchildren, sharing your interests reading together - all about making memories for Nola. Enjoy your time down here - there is some promise of sunshine for tomorrow.<br />I like your taste in children's movies and clothes. Tonight I hope to take my visiting 10 and 12 year old nieces to see Cinderella - the newest version. What do I grab on dark mornings? I'm ashamed to admit to no imagination whatsoever - black pants, black shirt, black cardigan, black shoes and a colourful scarf and bracelet. It's a uniform - I have it in navy, tan and brown. Boring, I know.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-74384228705453543352015-03-13T14:37:29.178-07:002015-03-13T14:37:29.178-07:00It sounds exhausting but a lot of fun! Alone time ...It sounds exhausting but a lot of fun! Alone time with grandparents is indeed special. <br />I remember seeing Mary Poppins for the first and I am sure that it is just as enjoyable today. Enjoy visiting your new little one!Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-741572727976115122015-03-13T14:17:20.883-07:002015-03-13T14:17:20.883-07:00What an idyllic week with your precious granddaugh...What an idyllic week with your precious granddaughter! I remember spending time with my maternal grandmother so clearly. She lived across the street from us when I was growing up so I saw her frequently. I never knew my paternal grandmother because she died when my father was a child, but I'm learning about her now. <br /><br />I haven't seen the Incredibles, but I did like Despicable Me and thought that it was really for adults - children could not possibly get all the references. I haven't seen Mary Poppins for years. I have boys and so I've seen all the Star Wars movies, except the last one, multiple times. <br /><br />Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88396536814029397322015-03-13T11:14:08.874-07:002015-03-13T11:14:08.874-07:00I remember very clearly being taken to the cinema ...I remember very clearly being taken to the cinema by my mum to go and see Mary Poppins when it came out and the moment MP descended over London. I still love this film and find it almost heart rendingly poignant. I also still have the book that we bought as a consequence of the film and how I loved reading the stories, in bed, at night. I was 8. Next year it was The Sound of Music: I was astounded that Julie Andrews did not really have a brown bun of hair. Loved it though. The Baroness...so chic. So cool. Never recovered...anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784336429060492455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-39819070352991537832015-03-13T11:02:02.011-07:002015-03-13T11:02:02.011-07:00What a treat for you to have your granddaughter to...What a treat for you to have your granddaughter to stay and spoil a little, why not? A trip to Paris with her one day will be something to cherish. Happy weekend xCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.com