Having Lo arrive in my life seven years ago has effectively changed who I am and how I live. It is unimaginable at this point to think of myself without my Nana identity. (And I’m sure Papa feels the same way.) So, thank you Logan Paige allowing me to indulge in the joys of being … Continue reading Seven Years
Cora is Four
Our little spark plug of a granddaughter is four! It never fails to amaze me how she has essentially the same personality she had as a baby, but bigger and bolder. Here are 10 ways she is terrific. 1. I have never met a more independent child (or adult for that matter). She figures out … Continue reading Cora is Four
This Old House
I want to talk about my feelings for a house. The house we lived in for almost 36 years. Where we raised our kids. Where our granddaughters learned to climb stairs. The house that stores many, many memories. The house we thought we would never leave. Our home for almost 36 years When we were … Continue reading This Old House
Six
How is this possible? Our original granddaughter is SIX! What a year she has had! What an accomplished, kind and wise little person she is becoming. As is customary, I like to document 10 traits that represent our Lo. This year’s post is informed by a recent day Lo spent at our house and where … Continue reading Six
Three at last
This pistol of a child is three! She is amazing and is the liveliest child I’ve ever known. It has been a true thrill to watch this dynamo evolve. As is my custom, (First birthday Second Birthday) here’s ten current facts about Cora. 1. She is funny and knows it. Ever smiling, she will do … Continue reading Three at last
Summer 2021 (joy and sadness)
It’s cooler outside, socks and sweaters are back, and instead of everyday ice cream, we are back to Cake of the Week. This can only mean that summer is over. But before we dive too deeply into the leaf pile and pumpkin flavored everything, let’s recap the almost normal Summer of 2021. I’ve already reported … Continue reading Summer 2021 (joy and sadness)
How to Have a Perfect Wedding
Our daughter got married last month. Having had an ultra simple wedding myself, this event was not without some worry and trepidation on my part. I am happy to report that every thing I worried about, in fact, contributed to the success of this event. And now that I am living happily on great memories … Continue reading How to Have a Perfect Wedding
A handful of years
The OG grandchild is turning five! You all know these years have flown by, even this last one, as slow and trying as it has been. In any case, through five whole years, tying or not, watching this amazing girl evolve into the person she is has been five years of delight. As is my … Continue reading A handful of years
Feral child Turns Two!
Here sits the cure for pandemic blues. (Ice cream helps too.) In this year of sadness, worry and isolation, Cora is the antidote we all need. She is perfectly oblivious to what is happening in the larger world at and is perfectly happy and carefree. She is two years old day, balanced beautifully on the … Continue reading Feral child Turns Two!
Fashion for Interesting Times
The change of seasons is always a difficult time for fashion. In the last couple of weeks, temperatures have fluctuated wildly. Is it too hot? Is it too cold? I, for one, rarely get out of old, stretchy clothes and my only sartorial efforts are finding matching masks and fitbit bands for my “outfits.” Luckily, … Continue reading Fashion for Interesting Times
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