June 28, 1974

 

48 years ago, two crazy teenagers said I Do...

...and I'm so glad we did!

Not Really a Summer Person

 

Well, not so much a "Welcome" as an "Okay, Summer-get in here and let's get this over with." I don't do hot and sticky very well. I'm really more of a Fall girl!

 

Whew!

Grandparents who take care of their grandchildren full-time, I salute you!! We just waved goodbye to our son, daughter-in-law and the 4 grands after a week and a half visit. The 9 year old had the first of several surgeries to correct a birth defect in his urinary tract. We are so proud of him-he is a real trooper and came through the procedure beautifully! I know it was difficult and he is very sore (and will have a catheter for 2 weeks), but he hasn't complained much at all. I hope he won't be too uncomfortable on the trip home. They will be back for a re-check in a few weeks. Glad we live so close to a large medical community so that we could help out.  

We kept the 7 year old, 2 year old and 9 month old.  The 7 year old grandson entertains himself-especially when his local 9 year old cousin comes over. The littles kept us on our old, arthritic toes, though!! It was a sweet time, but it's going to take a few days to recover! It's an old saying and often repeated but so true: There's a reason God gives us small children when we're young. I ache all over!! Hopefully I rebuilt a few muscles picking up and carrying little people and pushing swings! Fortunately, our daughter came and helped out some.

It's kind of bittersweet-they were ready to be home and we were ready to have some downtime, but the house is very, very quiet. 

Yes-yes it is...

 

Almost half a year gone already!