It takes 2 to hug the big guy Before I write this week’s blog, I need to add a disclaimer: If you are, or ever have been, one of my nephews (or any other small children who share Christmas with my family) please stop reading now… Right, now that’s out of the way, I’m ok to keep […]
Hannah Boulton defies the stereotype of the lonely retiree longing for companionship during the holidays. But after two-plus years of a pandemic, even this dynamic former nurse who’s lived on three continents started feeling a little isolated. Ally Brooks and Hannah Boulton Then she met Ally Brooks, a high school senior, through the Sages and […]
It turns out that you really don’t have to have a lot planned to create a day of fun with grandparents. Don’t get me wrong…I LOVE planning fun activities. However, it is also fun to do the simple things that will create special memories for ALL ages. This weekend turned out to be just that! […]
John and Sally Ross return from a memorable vacation to Budapest, hoping for some peace and quiet at their Kentucky home. Sally ends up staying with their daughter undergoing cancer treatments in New York while John goes back home, only to be surprised by unexpected houseguests as well as having to deal with his cranky […]
“And Mommy looks at me like today will be my last day alive.” When does a toddler start to learn right from wrong? What happens in a family that influences a decision going through a young mind? “I Don’t Want to Turn 3” explores the interaction between family that is happening in just about every […]
I didn’t go to culinary camp. My 15-year-old grandson did, and I got to enjoy the results. Being a grandmother is one of the greatest joys of my life and it can be challenging. Like parenting except you are not their parent and you don’t see them regularly, so you get to know them anew […]
Even in this age of technology everyone loves receiving snail mail….well, as long as it isn’t bills! Seriously though, when you open that mail box and find a pretty colored envelope addressed to you, doesn’t it just bring an instant smile to your face? I’ve been working harder at getting back to this long lost […]
Halloween shenanigans are in full swing…decorating the house, planning trick or treat costumes, fun at pumpkin patches, carving jack-o-lanterns, spooky crafts, fun snacks and more! As a grandparent, I love to be as much a part of all this as possible, but realize it is not feasible to do so. Flat Skelly Skeleton is here […]
I truly thought nurturing self-esteem in children was one of the hardest tasks of parenthood. It doesn’t take long to realize that each child that enters your family dynamic has a very different personality. Because of this, some of your parenting tactics will differ a bit if you want your child to grow up with […]
I walked out to retrieve our mail today expecting the usual advertisements and bills. However, as I opened the mailbox, my eyes went straight to a different piece of mail. There was a long white envelope addressed to Mimi & Pappy. Well, that sure did bring a quick smile to my face! As I began […]
