tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post7946758091276402121..comments2023-12-24T18:38:29.947-08:00Comments on Writing Down the Words: LatelyPaulinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-3442886964036878282013-02-23T10:38:15.362-08:002013-02-23T10:38:15.362-08:00Hilary - I think that often - good thing she's...Hilary - I think that often - good thing she's so cute or...<br /><br />lol Frank - I can't think of a better occupation than grandparent!<br /><br />Kerry - I love being able to play with the kids. And yes, recharging is just what I do when I'm home!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-52879685756182835082013-02-21T10:43:50.981-08:002013-02-21T10:43:50.981-08:00What a great post: the contrast between the solitu...What a great post: the contrast between the solitude and peacefulness of the cottage & the busy-ness of those days taking care of little ones! I can feel your batteries re-charging every time you step back into the peace and quiet.<br /><br />It sounds like you are a fabulous playmate.:)Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-9952481233928980082013-02-20T14:42:44.817-08:002013-02-20T14:42:44.817-08:00Sounds hectic, but rewarding. I almost groaned wit...Sounds hectic, but rewarding. I almost groaned with relief when you finally got to the cottage part of the program. I HAD been looking forward to being a grandfather....<br /><br />(Kidding! Still am.)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-67769914646491670952013-02-19T07:47:14.672-08:002013-02-19T07:47:14.672-08:00Your grands are blessed to have you in their lives...Your grands are blessed to have you in their lives as you are to have them. Those little crossed arms envelope a world of attitude. Good thing she's so darn cute. ;)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-27299501909816609612013-02-19T04:08:25.916-08:002013-02-19T04:08:25.916-08:00Marion - I never thought what growing old would br...Marion - I never thought what growing old would bring, such a contradiction of pleasure (family) and pain (the old bod is definitely slowing down in a painful way).<br /><br />Molly - I am busy but I am happy, too. I have a wonderfully close bond with all my kids and grands - well worth any effort I put into it :)Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-10698236570890665632013-02-18T20:25:58.043-08:002013-02-18T20:25:58.043-08:00Wow! Sounds like you are having a very busy retire...Wow! Sounds like you are having a very busy retirement! Us old gray mares aint what we used to be but you're way out ahead leading the pack! I'm sure your family treasures their time with you as you do yours with them!mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-74933352700581334172013-02-18T08:35:39.315-08:002013-02-18T08:35:39.315-08:00You sound happy. It would be tiring, for sure, but...You sound happy. It would be tiring, for sure, but the rewards of bonding with your grandbabies are priceless. I love the smile and the wonderful contented child in your arms...lovely photo!<br /><br />Seems all my babies, grand or not, slept for 20 minutes at a time, even at night in the early months. I remember the relief of the quick respite, heh! xxMarionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-18381831270464427092013-02-18T07:55:42.520-08:002013-02-18T07:55:42.520-08:00Star - isn't it fun? !
Barbara - I actually t...Star - isn't it fun? !<br /><br />Barbara - I actually thought once of writing children's books but found I do not have the knack of story telling at book length. I'm more a vignette kind of writer...<br /><br />J - It will change as the girls grow. A year from now the Bean will be in preschool and Lily will no doubt have a babysitter closer by. That's why I am enjoying every Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-78848840089238205242013-02-17T20:27:25.183-08:002013-02-17T20:27:25.183-08:00And all those opposites meet --- in you, Pauline!
...And all those opposites meet --- in you, Pauline!<br />I wish you strength, to keep up with your absorbing and fascinating life. Onward.<br />(If I ever saw determination, it is written all over the Bean's face.)Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923213564117527485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-16379936684668089962013-02-17T19:11:07.508-08:002013-02-17T19:11:07.508-08:00What a wonderful balance, the kind I yearned for w...What a wonderful balance, the kind I yearned for when my kids were small. How wonderful you are able to spend time with those girls, and how lucky they are to have you. I can only imagine what they will write some day about their memories with you! Bean has an awesome imagination. I hope you're writing all of it down. Perhaps you should write some children's books!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-32293581225566032852013-02-17T09:19:42.727-08:002013-02-17T09:19:42.727-08:00My life is much the same Pauline, with an active t...My life is much the same Pauline, with an active two year old who comes 2 or 3 times a week, but not all day. Don't wear yourself out!Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-26945810701904846882013-02-17T05:43:36.718-08:002013-02-17T05:43:36.718-08:00OOTP - the more hands, the merrier, and the easier...OOTP - the more hands, the merrier, and the easier!<br /><br />Marc - I don't mind being busy but I love the time alone at my cottage to rest and reflect before running again. I like the idea of all us older folks riding the same train.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-22743912680688108082013-02-17T04:59:21.796-08:002013-02-17T04:59:21.796-08:00Belated happy New Year, Pauline:
I was one of thos...Belated happy New Year, Pauline:<br />I was one of those I'm-going-to-work-until-I-drop people, but after returning to work at 70 after four major operations,I gave in.<br />And yes, I'm busier than ever: between reading, writing and painting, the day doesn't have enough hours.<br />We're all riding on the same train; keep on grandmothering!<br />Cheers,<br />Marc<br />Marc Marc Leavitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400805396776788101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-87035843603763282032013-02-16T14:31:17.277-08:002013-02-16T14:31:17.277-08:00Thats a full schedule plus. A friend who helps me ...Thats a full schedule plus. A friend who helps me sometimes took my grandkids for 4 days and had a handful, nice to have two sets of hands sometimes.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-27393717617067937682013-02-16T08:46:41.340-08:002013-02-16T08:46:41.340-08:00Brian, things change so fast that in a few months ...Brian, things change so fast that in a few months everything will be vastly different. And yes, the balance is great!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11542365.post-91641038994933389282013-02-16T07:24:08.495-08:002013-02-16T07:24:08.495-08:00ah but that pitter patter is sweet music and you h...ah but that pitter patter is sweet music and you have a nice rhythm to life now eh? and pbjs and bottles...well they are a time i miss right now and will come again...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.com