Friday, March 14, 2014

sleep-overs

three of my five granddaughters are planning to spend the night tonight----i am hoping the youngest will stay but we shall see--she is only 3 almost 4---

the kids always seem to have a great time when they stay over---i think that time has probably passed for the grandsons though---but we can still pick them up and have fun--just not big on the night spending anymore-----and that comes as no surprise, just quicker than i realized--and the startling fact that my oldest grandchild will turn 16 next go round----

i told my "dil" to let the girls know that their cousins would not be able to come this time---and that robyn and dillon will be out for the evening at a company dinner----just making sure pop pop and nanny were gonna be enough excitement for them! they still wanted to come----good- they haven't reached that age yet--

i tell myself a lot lately---make time for people---take time to show others they are important to you---i mean what is life about if you don't-

we plan to see "frozen" with the girls tomorrow--a few weeks ago we took the boys to see the "lego" movie-----at least there was popcorn---no seriously, it is a joy to do whatever they want to do and each time a gentle reminder of how brief these days will be--

there is an already fond memory from the last sleep-over the girls had here-----two sisters and one cousin---sitting on stools in front of the tv--singing along with the taylor swift video--the song "never grow up"---frank videoed it from behind them---and i tell you as they swayed with arms around each others neck--i think i saw them grow just a little-

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  1. Lynn you are so right when you say to make time for those you care about. Sometimes we get so busy with the hustle and bustle of everyday life that we forget to make time for people. I hope they have a wonderful sleepover!

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    1. i figure what better thing to keep busy with than others--thanks so much--i hope they enjoy themselves :)

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  2. Frozen is a great movie for young girls. I'll be buying the DVD as soon as it's out. Have fun.

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  3. yeah i think the dvd is to come out on the 18th--so i was surprised it is still in the theaters---thanks susan :)

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  4. My four-year-old daughter was just telling me today how much she wants to see that movie.

    Have fun with your granddaughters!

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    1. yeah carson daily on the today show says it is the best movie--thanks dana :)

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  5. Cousin time is so important. It's the family the children will have when we are gone. I hope the little one stays. The first time my youngest granddaughter stayed over, aged 4, Emily came for me because Caroline was quietly crying. Took her to the bathroom, listened to her story of missing her mommy, and put her back to bed so she could go to sleep and think about it tomorrow. We grammas are just full of tricks.

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    1. haha we are that aren't we joanne--yeah i hope she stays too :)

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  6. I haven't had much time with my grandchildren this past year and now I'm am afraid they have gotten used to not having me available all the time. Sad, sad, sad.

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    1. i am sure everyone understands why you haven't had time! i am sure they will be happy to spend time with you when things are better <3

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  7. Frozen is a great movie! Sleepovers were always a big hit with the grandparents. They loved spending quality time with their grandchildren!

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    1. it was better than the lego movie! the kids loved it even the boys--who we got to take along too! yeah i know i remember very fondly my sleep-overs with my cousins at grandparents!

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  8. They soon grow up Lynn, my eldest grandson will be 16 next time round too.
    My youngest grandaughter is now eight, but the eldest of my twin daughters is about to be a mother at 40 years old. Looking forward to the new arrival. I'm sure you're the same, but I feel a lot of pride in my family.
    I hope the youngest did stay over, I first looked after mine at three years old and she loved it.

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    1. oh how cool that you will be a granddad again! i had robyn at 41! the youngest one did not sleep over but made it to the movie and other day's activities :)

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  9. Lynn, you're making me excited to become a grandma...one distant day. Sleepovers and movies and popcorn? You are living it up, woman. Thank you for sharing the sweetness of your experiences. It warms my heart.

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    1. awwww i am glad you are looking forward to it--it is pretty special crystal and i can tell you will be a super grandma :)

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  10. What a great way of looking at life. Making time for people is also my motto in life. Have fun with those grandchildren.

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    1. yeah that's what people really want, our time---haha thanks maria :)

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