This child has wisdom beyond her years to know that imagination and exploration are more valuable than all the movies and television we push at our children. As I sit here in front of my computer I look out at a beautiful world and know that I am truly blessed. You are too, just look around as this video encourages you to do.
Stringing decorations for Great grandparents
My father is almost 94 and my mother is 85. They live together nearby with the help of only once a week cleaning service. We try to make sure they have meals prepared and available in case they don’t feel like cooking but don’t always manage.
They grew up during the depression and the effect that has had on them is evident even today. My mother suffered more because her father also died in the midst of the depression leaving my grandmother with 7 children to raise. Both of my parents are deeply religious.
My mother has always loved Christmas and reflects a rather childlike wonder but more importantly a depth of love about the holidays that few people can match. Anyway, my husband likes to make sure they have a little Christmas cheer in their surroundings so he 
bought a small Norfolk island pine tree.
The grandchildren were over for the day and we went down to my parents – their great grandparent’s house to decorate the little tree. First we had to pop the popcorn – a minor task compared to the days of cooking over the stove not to mention the open fire. Then we had to get four separate – yet equal – needles and thread for the four grandchildren (you know how that goes) and give some instructions. The stringing of popcorn and cranberries made a bit of a mess but also a lovely decoration for the tree. The children have a fun memory of doing something that brought joy to their great grandparents and it will also be good for the birds after the holidays – waste not, want not – as my mother would say.
What have you done to share holiday joy?
Smiling pigtail to pigtail!
What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars’ worth of pleasure. ~Gene
I feel like this every time I am fortunate enough to spend time with my grandchildren. The joy they spread is immeasurable and yet they are totally unaware. Maybe that is why it is called pure joy!
Hope you had a fabulous time over the holidays with your families. I did and will post more as we enter the crazy holiday period!
Happy Thanksgiving
Children gain a much broader sense of the world, how it was in the past and how it has evolved, when they have meaningful connection with their grandparents.
Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) August 31, 2011
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Here are Dr. Amy’s three reasons to celebrate Grandparents Day:
1. Grandparents enrich their grandchildren’s lives by providing a deeper sense of history and identity
2. Grandparents support their grandchildren
3. Grandparents have stories and wisdom to share
As we age we think about the legacy we will leave behind, and the desire runs deeper than simply gifting money. It is about leaving behind the essence of who we are and passing on our stories and life lessons to the next generation. Grandparents Day is an opportunity to make time for meaningful conversation, and share wisdom and stories across generations.
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That's My Daddy
It was her first concert and she was there early. The place was humming with excitement as people poured into the Pavillion. People were friendly and happy and so was she. Suddenly she saw the stage light up and felt and heard the first chords of music through her ear protectors. She noticed one of the big overhead screens, and pointing at it excitedly, said “DaDa, DaDa!” Fifteen-month-old McCamy watched and heard her daddy’s band, Modern Man, as they kicked off the Sweetlife Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion on May 1, 2011.
My Daddy is Singing
Since that time, Modern Man has been seen all around the D.C. area, in New York with The Attic Ends and many other spots.
Not sure what McCamy thought of the whole thing or if she likes her parents rockin’ into the night but she has been serenaded by her daddy since before she was born so I guess she likes to see everyone else enjoying it. She loves music too and rocks out on her own.
Plus the band sounds better all the time and I guess it is clear that this will not be her last concert. This is my favorite from their new EP “Long in the Tooth” by Modern Man.