Today my youngest grandchild, Lennon, had surgery to remove his tonsils and adenoids and to address sinus and lung issues. When I learned about the planned surgery, I was less than thrilled. The thought of him being put under anesthesia and kept at the hospital overnight caused me worry. After all, he is only 22 [...]
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Today – a bronze medal for the team.
Today was a good day. I'd have to say that my team earned a bronze medal in the Grandma Olympics. They say it takes a village to raise a child. I say sometimes it takes a team to help a grandma win the bronze. My team: me, Mike, and Cheyenne. I imagine most folks would [...]
Day two of the Grandma Olympics…
I did not get to bed last night at 7:30 PM like I had hoped. I was asleep when my head hit the pillow at 11:30 PM though. Lennon was up at 5:15 AM. I was up at 5:15 AM. The next two and half hours were a blur. I was pleasantly surprised when I [...]
The Grandma Olympics…
This was day one of the Grandma Olympics. I did not win a medal today. Maybe tomorrow. I did manage to keep the grandson alive and intact. I should have at least received a participant ribbon. My grandson laughed a lot - hearty, full-belly laughter. Clearly he is aware of how entertaining the Grandma Olympics [...]
Ensuring fitness for duty…
In a couple of weeks I will be watching my grandson Lennon for four days. I am excited and a bit apprehensive about this little adventure. Watching a toddler is a full-time engagement. Lennon is almost 20 months old, extraordinarily clever, and has the moves of a top-notch running back. While I have four children [...]
The most important word he will ever utter…
My grandson Lennon has now fully mastered the most important word he will ever utter - grandma. Mike was sure that his utterance of Pop Pop was more meaningful, and no doubt it was to Mike. But my darling boy can say a thousand other words - from no to absolutely - and never will [...]
Two colds and dozens to go?
I am now on my second head cold this semester. The first one held on tight for about a week. The second one has been trying to take me out for the past two weeks. I have blown enough mucus out of my nose to fill my body from head to toe - twice. And [...]
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