I love you, Kari!!

O.K. I started this thing thinking it was probably a silly, but therapeutic outlet. I wrote my profile keeping it short and light. I really didn't think my daughter, Kari would even care if she were included. Her life is so full. She's on the short track to becoming a culinary master. She is taking and (yes I'm proud here) teaching classes. She's also a full time Mom to my two beautiful Grandsons and generally just a busy Wife, Mom, Teacher, Cook, Friend, and most important to me....Daughter. She surely doesn't have time for me and this . I was wrong. I hurt her feelings for which I am profoundly sorry, but I also know that...she's thinking of me and that makes me feel such glowing love. So, here's to my oldest daughter. I am proud of the woman she has become and thankful she's in my heart and life!! I love you, Kari.

ShE DrIvEs Me CrAzY

Em has her learner's permit. Yippee....EEEEEKKK. Wow, two totally different reactions come to mind. After a long wait and sweaty palms, she passed her test. I took her to a parking lot nearby immediately after and turned her loose with my car. Teaching her to drive is daunting. It's an important lesson that I've given much thought too. I let her steer and use the brake. It was nerve-racking but I thought she did well for her first time. She, however, decided that she would try to live a life that did not involve having to drive herself anywhere....ever. This is a kid who didn't learn to ride a bike because she felt it was too dangerous...now she plays rugby. Go figure. At any rate I'm sure the allure of independence will win out and she must learn to drive. Fortunately she is taking driver's ed. and Em is one who WILL ace every class. She's determined to get an "A" and today she decided to give it another try. Her best friend came over and we went shopping and afterwards to a empty church parking lot. What a hoot. Em spent about 45 minutes driving...and yes she used the gas for the first time ever. She kept threatening to "turn this car around" if we didn't behave. We laughed and it was so much fun. She did great and I was so proud of her determination. Next step.....the road. EEEEEKKKKK.