Fresh towels are out. Food is bought. Puzzles and DVDs are ready. Plans are made. The weather is perfect.
The granddaughters are coming.
When they come, it’s a whirlwind of activity. There are places to go and things to buy. This year it’s winter coats. We are past the multi-colored clothes of toddlerhood and into pre-teen tastes. I’m excited to see what they chose.
It’s the last week for the local park. The roller coaster will beckon and the beloved husband is looking forward to a ride or two. They will fill up on clams, seafood and other things “east coast.”
There aren’t many young children in our family. Thirty is considered young. Having two 12 year olds around will be eye-opening and exhausting (in a good way).
In the blink of an eye they will be gone. All that will remain is dirty laundry, food that didn’t get eaten, four cats wondering what all the commotion was about and two tired old folks.
These are blessed times. In a few years there will be other activities claiming their attention. This is a time to make memories.
They are beauties! They’ll be towering over you next year.
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They will. Tall and skinny.
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I’m obviously reading your posts out of order and I know they have come and gone. You are so right though, this time together, while chaotic and disruptive (in a good way 🙂), is also fleeting. It’s wonderful for both you and them, that you get to have this precious time together. They will always have those memories 💕
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Yes, it’s over for this year. It took two days to recover Wish I had their energy!
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That’s what I’m missing the most – energy.
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Oh how fun. So glad you are enjoying those young’uns. I love spending time with my nephews. Enjoy.
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It’s always a learning experience.
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Beautiful young ladies, Kate, and you’re right, this time is very special. In a few years they will be occupied with their own lives, as we all were. The house may seem like chaos when there around, but very quiet when they leave. I hope you had/ have a great time laying your “east coast” vibe on them..:)
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It is chaotic and noisy. I’m enjoying a quiet spot when everyone is asleep. The gray cats are loving all the attention. When they leave it will be super quiet. If the days gets too noisy, I can always get a second Starbucks to medicate.
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Oh Kate, have a most wonderful time!
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Thanks. It will be fun. The weather is looking good for today and that’s a good sign. Amusement park tomorrow. They all go. I sleep.
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So true, Kate, so true. :O)
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Nice to see you around. You’ve been quiet for a while.
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Not according to my wife! LOL! That might explain why she sent me back to the keyboard to work on my blog. Good to see you well, Kate. :O)
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What gorgeous girls!! Have fun!
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Thanks. So far it’s been good.
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How fun for all of you! I can imagine that you will be exhausted when it’s over, but the memories will last forever. I’m looking forward to your follow-up posts.
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Always exciting but always exhausting.
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Enjoy your time together making life-lasting memories! ~ Lynn
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Thanks!
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I only saw my grandparents once every 5 years… we lived overseas… but I remember each conversation and shopping trip with the greatest love…. we moved back to USA when I was 18 so our time together was then more often of course…
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Wow! Every 5 years! I didn’t know my grandparents. Two were gone before I was born and the other two died when I was so young I have no/very little memory of them.
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Enjoy every moment! Some of my best memories are times with my grandparents and I do a lot of things because that’s how they taught me. You have more impact than you might think! Can’t wait to see what clothes they choose:)
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Today it was puffer winter coats. One black and one white. They looked very nice and will be warm for the cold Denver winters.
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Oh I’m envious they found some. I’ve been looking for one for a while! They seem the perfect jacket for winter:)
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Will the cats be hiding? Or pretending they haven’t been fed in years and mooching?
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yes and maybe. The grays will come out eventually (hours). Mollie will try to retain her bed which will be used by one of the interlopers. Hazel I may not see until after they leave. She will come out to eat and poop when no one is around.
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Oh yes-yes! Make those memories!! Sounds wonderful. 🙂
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It is wonderful.
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I remember those great times when our grandkids were young and would come for sleepovers. I hope you have a wonderful time, because you’re right things change as they get older and busy with their own lives.
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They will be 12 in 2 weeks (going on 25). It won’t be long before other interests pop up.
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Our grandkids are early twenties to thirties, we’re into great grandchildren already, so enjoy yours while they’re young. They do grow very fast. 🙂
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No grandkids yet. Have fun with yours.
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I never had kids but I hear they are far better. You can send them home after you sugared them up! 🙂
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I can’t wait to read about all your fun activities.
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Although there was absolutely no rain in the forecast until Sunday, it’s looking cloudy now. They will be here shortly so today is a “get adjusted” day and hopefully the rain, if there is any, won’t affect us.
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We’re looking at rain, too, while we have company this weekend. On the plus side — we can entertain ourselves just talking.
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Today dawned beautiful. Hope it stays that way.
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Have a blast making fun memories!! ❤
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Thanks! We will work on that!
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Enjoy every minute!
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Yes! With lots of chocolate and Starbucks!
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Yes! You need all the “energy” you can get!
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Considering an IV infusion.
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You go girl!
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Woot woot!
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Enjoy making your memories Kate. My nephew turned 50 this year and his brother will be 50 next. Where does the time go?
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My youngest niece is 51. The next generation is in their 30s. Yikes! We’re the old folks. How did that happen?
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I know, and believe me these days I feel it!
My youngest niece will be 40 next year, and the latest edition to the family, Generation 5, 4 on Christmas Day.
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Time flies! I still feel like 20 (mostly) except when the aches and pains come.
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Yep. Know where you’re coming from.
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What a very special blog! Hope all (including the kitties) have a wonderful time together.
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This will be new for Gracie but she’s not a shy cat. May take her a few hours but I’m hopeful she’ll be out and about. Morgan loves company. The other two will be plotting and scheming to be back at me. Really stinky poos in the litter box!
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They’re adorable, Kate. What fun you’ll have making those memories. Enjoy!
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Thanks!
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Wonderful! My granddaughter is 23, but she is till a whirlwind of activity. You just gotta luvem!
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Yes in an exhausting way!
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🙂
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it is ;o) and they are super beautiful girls, have a wonderful time together and make as much memories as possible ;o)))
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Thanks Phenny and the mama too!
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