tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post84192990221168583..comments2024-03-28T13:57:29.949-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: New Mexico GrandchildLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-25372939168567007632011-06-02T09:29:10.719-07:002011-06-02T09:29:10.719-07:00One of these days we have to meet...I'm findin...One of these days we have to meet...I'm finding that we're so much alike in many ways.<br /><br />We have eight grandchildren that we love with all our hearts. The nearest two are a couple of hours away but the other six are a days drive.<br /><br />We just have the best old time when we're all together but I've gotta say that by the time they go home (or we do) I'm soooo ready for peace and quiet!<br />So glad that you had a nice time with Alex and I would bet that the time was very special for him, too.Cheryl Kohanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021319020150945676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-80035733614219278362011-04-06T14:18:15.979-07:002011-04-06T14:18:15.979-07:00Kids need all kinds of adults in their lives. I ha...Kids need all kinds of adults in their lives. I have a friend who is a day to day grandma who talks with a little envy about the other grandparents who get to be special occasions. There are gifts and costs for every choice.<br /><br />It sounds like your time with Alex was wonderful for you all.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-85277926899338505482011-04-05T17:22:22.124-07:002011-04-05T17:22:22.124-07:00Linda,
Thank you so much for your honesty and thou...Linda,<br />Thank you so much for your honesty and thoughts on my blog this evening. I treasure your honesty and your sharing. I think your father did teach you to do the right thing; sometimes we don't always get it right the first time, but darn it, the lesson comes when we have the chance again, and choose the right way.<br />Bless you and thank you!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795817810030681267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-49949194671515057192011-04-04T02:30:42.067-07:002011-04-04T02:30:42.067-07:00I'm looking forward to flying back to Texas at...I'm looking forward to flying back to Texas at the end of the month to see the grandchildren. I haven't been there since Valentine's Day. I wish they were closer. It would be heaven to have them for a weekend and make cookies in my kitchen and have them sleep in the big bed in their mother's old bedroom. They are little for such a brief time; I want to spend as much time with them as I can before they decide that there are better things to do than have adventures with Nana.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-72325081612841754202011-04-03T19:13:46.072-07:002011-04-03T19:13:46.072-07:00Hi Linda, NM is an excellent place to visit a Gran...Hi Linda, NM is an excellent place to visit a Grandchild. I have a feeling he'll have good memories from your time together. We spend a fair amount of time with our CO grandkids, though not as scheduled babysitters. We had 4 of ours over the weekend (ages 3 through 8) so we're ready for a little peace and quiet!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-17378881446888820792011-04-03T17:46:39.277-07:002011-04-03T17:46:39.277-07:00Grandparenting is not exactly how I expected it to...Grandparenting is not exactly how I expected it to be for me. I had thought I would live nearby my grandchildren so they could pop in and out of my life on a daily or weekly basis. I had no idea that they would be scattered far away from me. I wish I saw them more often, but I don't. That is just the way it is.<br /><br />Enjoy the time with your New Mexico grandchild. I'm sure, just as grandmother said, he will know that he knows that you wanted to spend time with him. And, yes, that is an important message.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-64076573181696644092011-04-03T13:06:57.662-07:002011-04-03T13:06:57.662-07:00All the variations of grandparenting respond to al...All the variations of grandparenting respond to all the various adult/kid needs and make the world interesting. I'm glad you had some time with Alex. Even if he goes back, he knows you wanted time with him and that's an important message.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-84825649871783690162011-04-03T10:06:06.346-07:002011-04-03T10:06:06.346-07:00Whatever works for you! We live far from our only ...Whatever works for you! We live far from our only grandchild, now a teen. She spends a couple of weeks every summer with us and we drive down and visit them once or twice a year. She is close to her other grandma, and that's good too.<br /><br />We treasure the times we spend with her. Every family is different.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-90140982368870294292011-04-03T07:32:38.217-07:002011-04-03T07:32:38.217-07:00I love being a grandma, but I sure would not want ...I love being a grandma, but I sure would not want to be a full time care taker. I give immense amount of credit for those who take on that role and do it well.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-72248462860575984172011-04-03T06:02:18.154-07:002011-04-03T06:02:18.154-07:00Hopefully what time you do spend will make that ma...Hopefully what time you do spend will make that mark in their lives. Being young and active is a plus. I had older grandparents so did few activities. I babysit when I can, I have had 2 at 5 months and 1 3/4 all weekend and getting ready to take them back home later today. It is tough on me, but I know how much it means to my kids to help.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-56695385771766993852011-04-03T05:42:09.864-07:002011-04-03T05:42:09.864-07:00Linda, I feel the same way. I love my grandkids b...Linda, I feel the same way. I love my grandkids but just don't want to be their everyday nanny. That's one of the reasons I'm keeping my job.marciamayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-12166991102008347392011-04-02T21:33:26.174-07:002011-04-02T21:33:26.174-07:00Fascinating and touching post! I have close friend...Fascinating and touching post! I have close friends who moved 2,000 miles away from their kids and grandkids because they felt they were spending so much time babysitting the grandkids that they weren't getting the time with each other that they wanted. They have twice yearly visits to or from family -- and they always say "goodbye" with tears in their eyes. But most of the time, they celebrate their new freedom just to enjoy retirement and each other after many years of childraising. So you and Art have some good company!Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-47715615618243927362011-04-02T19:38:15.829-07:002011-04-02T19:38:15.829-07:00We live halfway across the country from our grandk...We live halfway across the country from our grandkids and also do not see them every day or every week. My grandson still talks about the 3 day road trip we took a couple of years ago. He was only 4. It's not the quantity of time - it's the fun experiences you enjoy together.Meryl Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-3614849495130656922011-04-02T19:06:42.759-07:002011-04-02T19:06:42.759-07:00I think it's just wonderful that you had this ...I think it's just wonderful that you had this time with Alex. Even though you don't spend a lot of time with him, he'll have memories of this period that he will cherish and remember in the future, if he's anything like I was at the same age!DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com