Category Archives: grandchildren

Grandma’s toy box

Posted on November 24, 2014 by jottingjoan

My granddaughter pulled toys out of my toy cupboard. She turned to her mother and commented, “I think Grandma has more toys than we do.” Her mother just laughed. She knew who the real winner was, but Caroline is right. … Continue reading →

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And then they were gone

Posted on August 8, 2014 by jottingjoan

As I write this the Pennsylvania grandchildren are packing their suitcases, preparing for the long trip home. We will cross paths with their mother somewhere in Tennessee. It has been an intense month. These old folks enjoy every minute of … Continue reading →

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Athlete of the day

Posted on August 8, 2014 by jottingjoan

Failure is not an option for the true athlete. Jacob, my daughter’s husband, proved it doubly Saturday at the Boomtown Triathlon. The sprint begins with a quarter of a mile swim, a 15-mile bike ride and finishes with 3.1 miles … Continue reading →

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That day was not the way we planned it

Posted on July 23, 2014 by jottingjoan

At our house, nothing ever goes quite as planned. Take the halfway mark visit that the four grandchildren’s parents promised before the quartet came to stay for a month. The mold issues in their home took a lot more time … Continue reading →

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A mooving, fun time at Chick-fil-A

Posted on July 17, 2014 by jottingjoan

Free food? I did a double take at the email. To get it, customers just had to show up at a Chick-fil-A wearing a cow costume or something with a cow theme. Such a quandary. Look silly and save money … Continue reading →

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Study until it hurts then keep on until it is a joy

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jottingjoan

The perfect child does not exist, so why is it always a surprise when we discover that our wonderful children have failed? I don’t know, but the day it happened to my daughter she called to ventilate her shock. Her … Continue reading →

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going back home with the kids

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jottingjoan

Childhood memories dictate my daughter’s summer visits. They had barely cleared the doorway when she began planning a hot dog roast in the back yard with her children. We still use the same spot where she burnt plenty of dogs. … Continue reading →

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