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| My granddaughter--She's immersed in a superheroes phase right now... |
The holiday has been a wonderful one for me so far. I got to spend a week with my daughter and her family in Navarre, Florida. The weather was not especially good, but that didn't hamper our game-playing. During the week we invested our time and imagination in many endeavors: we pretended we had a restaurant, a repair shop, a superhero lab, a flea market, an art studio (one of my favorites), a library, a newsroom, a bookstore (also a favorite) and a pet store.
Several times I suggested a mattress shop. I made note that our primary duties as employees would be testing out the mattresses. Lying down and being quiet. Sleeping. That idea got a resounding "No." The energy of a fifty-something grammy + the energy of a sixty-something grandma does NOT = the energy of a six-year old. Sad, but true.
My son sent me a video of a song he had written for me. That was my gift. It brought tears to my eyes as well as my daughter's.
And I finished a pesky short story that has been in the works for a while. I like it (I think); now I have to figure out where to submit it.
She looks full of energy! How did you catch her still enough to snap a picture? Were you playing SuperHero Fashion Show Runway?
ReplyDeleteOMG, I forgot. We did play "Fashion Show." I am such a graceful creature, I really had a unique "walk."
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a nice holiday, Sioux!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I hope you did too, Fireblossom.
DeleteThose memories are forever gifts for you both to cherish. Did you bring me a vial of sugar sand? Just shake your shoes or car mats at me. I love-love-love that beach. Your little one is a doll.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift from your son, another treasure.
Linda--You are so right about the memories. I am way behind you, memory-wise, but I am savoring them as they come...
DeleteCute photo. I know you treasure those times. How beautiful - your son wrote a song for you... awwww.... that makes me want to cry.
ReplyDeleteLynn--You have three artistic kids, so I know you get lovely letters and hand-crafted gifts. (Remember that letter from you son that you read to us at a WWWP meeting? That letter brought tears to ALL our eyes.)
DeleteYou're right. We have to treasure the times with our kids and grandkids. They're way too fleeting...
What a little doll! Six is such a fun age.
ReplyDeleteMama Zen--Thanks. It IS a fun age.
DeleteNothing better than time spent with family. Hope you have a very happy and blessed New Year!
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Pat--You are right. It doesn't get any better than that.
DeleteYour picture made me smile because she has her grandma's impish look and the same dollhouse my daughter had. Glad you had such a great visit, Sioux! And a song from your son? That's sort of the holy grail of momdom. Happy 2013!
ReplyDeleteTammy--The "holy grail of momdom" is yet something else you've pulled out of your skillful sphincter.
DeleteHappy 2013 to you, too.
Sioux,
ReplyDeleteYou truly are blessed. How wonderful that your son wrote the song for you, and I love the idea of a mattress store for your granddaughter.
Here's hoping you find the right market for your short story.
Wishing you a blessed and peaceful new year.
Donna
Donna--Unfortunately, my granddaughter did NOT love the idea. ;)
DeleteThanks. I hope so, too.
And the same to you. I hope this next year is a wonderful one for you.
She is a cutie-pie! Glad you had a good holiday, and here's to a great new year and new markets for your great story!
ReplyDeleteMary--Thanks. She IS a doll. And thanks for the well wishes. I hope 2013 brings you everything you'd like.
DeleteHappy new year, Sioux! Time with family is time well spent...
ReplyDeletePearl
Pearl--You got that right! Happy New Year to you as well.
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