Tag Archives: grandparenting
ALWAYS THE TEACHER . . .
Found this photo in my memories on Facebook today. Paul and our granddaughter, Kaeli painting together eleven years ago. She seems very focused on what grandpa is doing. Paul was a great teacher of many things. He could tell the … Continue reading
PARENTING ISNT FOR WIMPS
As our children grow from infants to toddlers, you will see a lot of your own habits and idiosyncrasies come to life in them. This is a time to really be a good role model for them. They’re like little … Continue reading
SO, YOU WANT TO BE A PARENT?
It all seems so precious and perfect. A couple marries, they have a child, then another and maybe more. What could be better? Well, I am certainly not an expert on parenting, even though I did birth three babies that … Continue reading
KAELI’S ROAD TO GRADUATION
The day you were born, I began to live again. You touched parts of my heart that I didn’t realize existed. As I watched you grow and with each step you took in your young journey, I was right there … Continue reading
IT’S GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY!
What do you remember about your grandma? Was it her toothless smile or her sagging body? Was it the many lines in her face and the way the skin on her arms jiggled and flapped? Was it the cookies she … Continue reading
SUMMERTIME MOVIES
I know it’s summer, because school’s out and it’s time to go to Tuesday $5.00 movies with my granddaughter. This has been a standing date, whenever there is anything worth seeing. My granddaughter is sixteen, yet she is still a … Continue reading
SUPERMAN DAY
Today has been designated “Superman Day.” I’m not sure why. It’s one of those wacky holidays that really has no purpose other than to give us something to celebrate. Today is also my second grandson’s 20th birthday – a milestone, if … Continue reading
GRANDMA & GRANDPA TIME
Picture taken last year at Joshua’s high school graduation. He’s in the middle. Jordan graduates from college next weekend. He’s the handsome dude in the white shirt. Our bags are packed and I’m so ready to go. The call of … Continue reading
A WRINKLE IN TIME
My granddaughter, Kaeli and I love the movies. When I go to a movie with her, it doesn’t involve violence or war. She still likes watching things like “Peter Rabbit” or the gnomes. When I suggested that “A Wrinkle in … Continue reading
SNAP CHAT PIGGIES
For the last couple days, I’ve been spending some real quality time with my 14 year old granddaughter. She and her family will be gone on vacation for a while and it was her idea that we hang together this … Continue reading
INVESTING IN YOUR CHILDREN
I have a tendency to try and fix things. When people are sick, hurting in any way, lacking confidence, wanting to succeed – I feel responsible for taking care of all of that. I often overload myself with these cares … Continue reading
ON TURNING 21
Today, my oldest grandson turns 21 years old and it got me thinking about where my life was when I turned that age. I was active in the workplace. I was looking forward to my future marriage in a short … Continue reading
LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU!
“ Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.(Bill Cosby) I truly believe that God has a sense … Continue reading
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