Thursday

The Coffee Club {Sincerely 'Fro Me to You}




My kids love going to the farm.

They jump the hay bales with cousins. They hide in the barn. They make houses built of Alfalfa.

They name the cows. They search for hungry ticks under their waistbands.

Oh, could I tell you some tick stories! 

{But they certainly would NOT include a fat tick stuck to the nether regions of my then 3 year old son or of my joke-cracking hubby who threw himself on the bed and said, "Check me, I'm next!"}

But the highlight of their day occurs before the sun awakes most mornings. It's coffee on the front porch with grandpa.

On our last visit, we snapped a picture of The Coffee Club.  

I know years from now my kids will look back on these porch moments.

They will remember their grandparents.................

..................where their caffeine addiction began and...............

Their first tick.

{Okay, y'all. I want to punch Mr. Linky in the nose. He's not working and the site is down, so leave your links and I'll take my violent tendencies and keep trying.}

43 comments:

Heather said...

Oh, I remember my first cup of coffee... I was nine... love at first sip...
Totally no fair that I stayed up to make my post. Here's my link: http://heathershodgepodge.blogspot.com/2009/01/sfmty-miss-kitty-i-aint.html

Heather(Miss Kitty)

Tammy said...

Darn Mr. Linky for being so stubborn on my favorite blog par-tay!

And I LOVE me some coffee...can I go next time?!

Here's my link: http://tinyurl.com/9cv3rm

Dawn @ simply transparent said...

that's so funny..the pix also.

Linky was not friendly with me the last time I tried!

Crayl said...

Love the coffee mug shot (haha) ...I am coming back tomorrow morning to hopefully link, it's still early here!

Carolina Mama said...

Just think one day they'll be thinking you for more than the Grandparent moments.

Here's my Ms. Linky: http://carolinamama1.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-year-brings-firsts-and-lasts.html

Anonymous said...

Grandpas are good for stuff like that!

Here's my link:
http://lifeatthecircus.com/2009/01/15/the-pitty-part/

Muthering Heights said...

They all look so happy - or buzzed on caffeine. Or both...


Here is my post. I hope you kick Mr. Linky's butt back in line! :)

http://mutheringheights.blogspot.com/2009/01/frollet-origins.html

littletoesandcheerios said...

Great pic for your kids to one day look back on. I've heard of the breakfast club and now the...coffee club!

www.littletoesandcheerios.blogspot.com

Pebbles' Birth

Michelle said...

Mr.Linky you need a time out!

The pictures are great and what great memories for all of the family.

marky said...

Mr. Linky is in need of a makeover he has been way too tempermental lately!
Great memories..not the tick part..

D... said...

What a sweet photo filled with great memories!!!

Here is mine:
'Fro Me to You

Jenny86753oh9 said...

I love that picture! I wish my kids had a Farm to go to....imaginations fly, don't they??

Here's my 'Fro:
http://www.86753oh9.com/2009/01/15/fro-alpo-licious/

Valarie Lea said...

Do all grandparents get their grandchildren started on coffee??? Thats how my kids got there start also!


http://valarielea.blogspot.com/2009/01/awwww-aren-we-cute.html

a Tonggu Momma said...

Coffee? Did someone mention coffee? I'm sorry... I haven't quite woken up yet. The coffee is still brewing.

Fro Me To You

Life in the Crazy Lane said...

Stinkin' Mr. Linky .... *grin*

Here's my link:

http://www.goosynewsy.blogspot.com

Simply_Pam said...

Been running all night on coffee.. this comes from being a bat and working the late night shift..It's all about paying the bills..TGIF for me...

http://lislll.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Love me some coffee! Great picture and memories!

My link:
http://homeschoolingonjuniperhill.blogspot.com/2009/01/open-your-eyes.html

Southerner said...

Coffee smells SO GOOD but I think it tastes like a cigarette butt. I don't know how it could smell so good and then you not like it.

My link is here http://southernseven.blogspot.com/2009/01/fro-me-to-you_15.html

Kasey said...

Too cute. My sister used to drink it cold!! Bummer Mr. Linky is down. But we must carry on!!

Happy Mommy said...

I will be posting some Christmas pictures later. I love that your kids are starting on the coffee early! The Valentine Carnival is to sweet!

Jerralea said...

Sounds like your kids will have some happy memories to fall back on as they grow up.

Sorry about Mr. Linky not working, today of all days!

Here's my link:
http://jerralea.blogspot.com/2009/01/sfmty-way-we-were.html

Alexia said...

That's too funny - my 2yo loves coffee, my mom gave it to him by the spoonfuls when he was under a year old and he's asked for s drink coffee ever since!

mommy4life said...

My eight-year old begs for coffee every time I have some, and my 18 month old just picks up my cup and helps herself.

The kids love those special moments with grandparents.

Colleen - Mommy Always Wins said...
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Colleen - Mommy Always Wins said...

What great memories your kids'll have!

I'm playing along today!

Andrea said...

My son drinks cafe con leche before he goes to bed everynight. Hey...it's a culture thing!

http://beautifulcraziness.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-year.html

Suzie said...

IM so glad you didnt leave the baby out. Coffee for everyone!

Anonymous said...

What an excellent picture! I remembering spending so much time with my cousins and grandparents . . . the biggest regret I have about not living near family is that my kids don't see their cousins and grandparents enough.

Crayl said...

well, here t is.
http://beyondbw.blogspot.com/2009/01/4th-of-4th-doubled-up.html
hope Mr.Linky get's up and running soon.

Nessa said...

Great pic! My mother in law turned my kids into little coffee junkies before they turned two. They love to have coffee with Nanny.

Anonymous said...

Look at those beautiful grandchildren. Precious pic. There is somethinbg about that farm. It is like taking a deep breath of cold air - so refreshing.

UtahJenny said...

Every kid needs a grandma and grandpa on a farm - this is PROOF!!!

We'll try back again later - can't wait - this is always my favorite bloggy day!

MAMA CEO said...

Too cute

Groovewoman said...

I am trying to participate in this meme, but I can't find a "fro me to You" button to display with my blog.. anywhere on your blog. HELP!

Jillie Bean (AKA Bubba's Sis) said...

Reparation to Bubba's Mom on my 'Fro this week....

http://bubbassis.blogspot.com

Cara said...

I love how grandpa is giving it to the baby! Great photo, too funny!

Our life is a bowl of Barry's said...

What a bunch of drinkers! Good times. Here's to you Mr. Linky
www.bowlofbarrys.blogspot.com (raspbarrys)

The Southern Family said...

Whoa! I am late today. But, alas- I have a post.

http://www.thesouthernfamily.blogspot.com/


My favorite memory of my Grandpa is over coffee too! When I would stay there, I would go with him early in the mornings to this little diner. He would let me have some, but tell me I'd get freckles on my feet!

Unknown said...

What an excellent coffee club! And sweet memories..aaahhh...ticks.

Anonymous said...

I'm appalled at all of these people who think it is harmless to give such high levels of caffeine to young children. Caffeine is not harmless, it is a stimulant, and addicting your young children to it is not doing them any favors. Do them a favor and shield them from your vices at least for a while.

I really don't mean to be rude, but I just can't sit by and let everyone think "oh how sweet" when you are dolling out harmful chemicals to your kids.

Natalie Witcher said...

Okay, darlin' I see what you are talking about from your tweets. Um, my ONE YEAR OLD has sips of my coffee every day. thankyouverymuch.

Anonymous said...

I just have to say it -

Anonymous, allowing your child to have one cup of coffee (which I assume has more milk and sugar in it than coffee! At least mine did!) once every so often IS NOT going to create an addict. Drinking half a pot of coffee every single day creates an addiction. Just ask my family when I don't get mine!

I'd say letting our kids drink a gallon of pop a day is more harmful than allowing the occasional cup of java. With their grandfather. Just sayin'.

TidyMom said...

I got my coffee addiction with my grandparents too -- we would sit on their lap and dunk cookies in their coffee - eventually had our own "cup" which was basically milk with a splash of coffee! LOL

~Tidymom