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A to Z of Thankful Me: M

A to Z Challenge, Day 13:  M


 M is for Mom, a title turned name
And one that I very proudly will claim.

M is also for Music, which brightens my days
And speaks to my soul in so many ways.
My grandma playing the piano in my childhood home


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Thanks for moms and children.

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  1. ChristineApril 15, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    Look how cute those little kids were!
    My daughter is the first person in our family (on either side!) who can actually play a musical instrument. I love having the sound of the piano filling the house.

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    1. KristiApril 15, 2015 at 9:24 AM

      Way to go, Buttercup! That will be a blessing throughout her life.

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  2. BiancaApril 15, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Modesty ardorns you, but to me, being a Mom and a Musical one at that is a great gift. I'm neither.

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    1. KristiApril 15, 2015 at 9:26 AM

      I hope this post did not make you melancholy--that was not my intent.

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    2. BiancaApril 16, 2015 at 1:47 AM

      Just Mildly, but not because of your blog. Never hold back because of others!
      You are a wonderful mom!!

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  3. Clark FarleyApril 15, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    …(trying to see the car in the background to figure out the year of the first photo).

    next to (the love of) reading, music is as truly essential to a full life

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    1. KristiApril 15, 2015 at 8:07 PM

      1998, if I'm not mistaken. If you were judging by our car, it would probably be 10 years earlier. :-)

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  4. UnknownApril 16, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Just love the family picture!

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  5. Tired TeacherApril 17, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    How true that "Mom" is a title, turned name.

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    1. KristiApril 27, 2015 at 9:38 PM

      It's always rather funny when multiple women turn toward the cry, "MOM!"

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  6. Dyanne @ I Want BacksiesApril 26, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Wonderful, wonderful family pic! Everyone's looking at the camera and no one is picking their nose! Score! And love your grandma at the piano!

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    1. KristiApril 27, 2015 at 9:38 PM

      Or giving bunny ears to their sibling. . .

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  7. JennaMay 5, 2015 at 2:14 AM

    I remember you then. :)

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