Category Archives: grandparenting

Awe

Posted on December 31, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

The dogs were up first on Christmas morning.  They have no sense of the days of the week—every day is Monday.  My husband and I let the dogs out and then fixed their breakfast.  After breakfast, they were ready to … Continue reading →

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Wonder

Posted on December 23, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

The trees have been decorated.  The crèches assembled.  The presents have been wrapped.  The stockings have been hung.  The Texas fruitcake has arrived.   We have eggnog.  All we’re missing is snow and a sleigh for our third installment of Christmas … Continue reading →

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Boy apps vs Girl apps

Posted on December 19, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

True confessions:  While I was recuperating last week, I allowed my grandson excess screen time.  I allowed him to use the me-pad for more than two hours at a stretch.  My justification was that the me-pad was more interactive than … Continue reading →

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