Carol Glad your grandkiddie sleepover basically went well. The little ones go through a bossy stage sometimes. My youngest DGD is getting into that phase and her parents are on top of it too.
The football season is just too long. I watched a few games with older DS but I am not interested in watching any more.
I am back from Christmas in January. It did go well. I brought the stuffed dogs and let my oldest DGD pick first. She picked the one that was made from Chris' favorite blue shirt. She did not know this at the time. She and grandpa had a special bond and I feel that he guided her to this one. Her brother picked the green one made from Chris's second favorite shirt, and the younger DGD picked the yellow one made from Chris' next favorite shirt. It is interesting how that worked out. My other 2 DGS's picked 2 of the striped ones and the one leftover is for new grandbaby coming in May. I showed oldest DGD a picture of the dog I have made from the shirt I liked the best that Chris wore. He liked it alot too. I think she would have wanted that one but I had it made for me with Chris' name on it. I also asked oldest DGD to take care of a large stuffed dog that I have had since I was 14. I don't want to have where I a staying now as it is large and I don't want it in the basement. She always played with the dog when she came to the house. She was so happy to help Nana and the dog now has a special place in her room. She is such a sweetie. The cousins exchanged gifts and loved their toys. Younger DDIL made a great meal of pasta, meatballs, and chicken, broccoli, and pasta. I brought cupcakes for dessert. I did miss Chris alot and had to go to the bathroom once to cry but I did have a nice time. Chris loved these get togethers so of course I missed him.
Younger DS is doing an analysis of my finances to help me see when I can realistically retire, be able to pay the bills, and still have a healthy travel budget. Plus we will be talking with the financial rep for the same type of info. I am so fortunate to have him to rely on for financial decisions. He thinks I can up my condo budget a bit. It will depend on the house sale too. I will be honest that I am mentally exhausted with all this stuff.
Have a nice evening.
The football season is just too long. I watched a few games with older DS but I am not interested in watching any more.
I am back from Christmas in January. It did go well. I brought the stuffed dogs and let my oldest DGD pick first. She picked the one that was made from Chris' favorite blue shirt. She did not know this at the time. She and grandpa had a special bond and I feel that he guided her to this one. Her brother picked the green one made from Chris's second favorite shirt, and the younger DGD picked the yellow one made from Chris' next favorite shirt. It is interesting how that worked out. My other 2 DGS's picked 2 of the striped ones and the one leftover is for new grandbaby coming in May. I showed oldest DGD a picture of the dog I have made from the shirt I liked the best that Chris wore. He liked it alot too. I think she would have wanted that one but I had it made for me with Chris' name on it. I also asked oldest DGD to take care of a large stuffed dog that I have had since I was 14. I don't want to have where I a staying now as it is large and I don't want it in the basement. She always played with the dog when she came to the house. She was so happy to help Nana and the dog now has a special place in her room. She is such a sweetie. The cousins exchanged gifts and loved their toys. Younger DDIL made a great meal of pasta, meatballs, and chicken, broccoli, and pasta. I brought cupcakes for dessert. I did miss Chris alot and had to go to the bathroom once to cry but I did have a nice time. Chris loved these get togethers so of course I missed him.
Younger DS is doing an analysis of my finances to help me see when I can realistically retire, be able to pay the bills, and still have a healthy travel budget. Plus we will be talking with the financial rep for the same type of info. I am so fortunate to have him to rely on for financial decisions. He thinks I can up my condo budget a bit. It will depend on the house sale too. I will be honest that I am mentally exhausted with all this stuff.
Have a nice evening.