But I wanted to talk about how I wish that my Grandmother had written to me---I never really spoke too my Grandmother, as when we visited--all 7 of us, all she did was cook-- I remember her carrying bowls and bowls of food from the kitchen to the dining room--I know that she was diabetic--I know she loved to read (as I do)- I know that she raised 7 children--and I know that she had a wringer washer which was out in the wood room, just off the kitchen.
So, this Christmas, I shall write a wee note to each Grandchild--instead of a gift, well, this letter , with perhaps some money, will be the gift- talk to each child of memories of them, when they were little--some memories of their "Ba-Ha"--and myself--- and some hopes and dreams that I have and , hopefully they will have in life.
What do you think?----I wish that my Grandmother had left me a note about herself---I would love that SO so much!
And now, I'm off to the grocery store --- to get bananas plus other stuff-- Himself is coming but will wait in the car with Lopez--Hugs to you all--Lord love a Duck! How would I ever get thru a day without talking to you all--?
I think writing a letter to each of your grandchildren is a wonderful idea. I don't remember my grandmothers and now I realize that I didn't know much about them and wish that I did. Congrats on your weight loss, you really are doing well. Enjoy your day!
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ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful idea & one the grandchildren will cherish. Congrats on the weight loss! I have to get back on track & start walking again.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weight loss! You are doing great! By the way on the Spark People my name was Widowdedgm. I don't know if you remember. Cecile Picard Tessier
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great idea to share family history with our children and our grands. A little money in with their cards is nice to do too, Lynda.
ReplyDeleteMy son had sent me an email last night to ask if I needed anything at the grocery store so I gave him my list of just 4 things & he brought them this morning. One on the list was bananas, how can we ever manage without them, eh?
Hugs to you all!
What a lovely gift...I never knew my grandmothers (or my grandfathers as well). I did have my Great Aunt Adeline aka Tia and her second husband my dear Southern Pacific Railroad engineer Uncle Bill. I have great memories of them.... And congrats on the weight loss. You are doing great.
ReplyDeleteOh, what a treasure of a gift you're passing on to your grandchildren & what an inspiration you are to me! Your paternal grandmother was a beauty. Happy grocery shopping!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea. My DD has been urging me for years to write about my childhood and me life before they arrived.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the healthy lifestyle successes1 Wishing you continued success!
ReplyDeleteOh, I’d give anything to have a talk w/both my Grandma’s. They were special! And they made ME feel special.
My maternal grandfather and I wrote letters to each other for years (he lived thousands of miles from us). I STILL have those letters @ age 67! They are treasures. That is a WONDERFUL thing for you to do for your grandchildren. I am SURE that they will appreciate having you share memories w/them. Go for it!
I LOVE that picture of your paternal Grandmother. Lovely.
Have a good outing and good for you getting Himself and littlest Lopez out for an airing out, too!
HUGS
That is such a wonderful idea! Start writing now, you have a lot of grandkids!My grandmother on my fathers side is remembered as being the kind and loving grandmother people want. Well, I was only 5 when she passed so I have to go on what my oldest sister tells us. But what I remember is that she was kind. My grandmother on my mother's side not so much. My sister Becky and Karen would probably disagree. My younger sister Julie would side with me.
ReplyDeleteYou are on track with writing a letter to them! Woo Hoo you and keep up the great job on the weight.(((HUGS)))
LOVE that cartoon at the top, and now I know what 'normal school' is. I have heard the term before.
ReplyDeleteI could have bought bananas, but choose naval oranges instead.
I love the idea you have for Christmas for your grands. My grandma didn't write to me, either. My ex-husband threw away her recipe cards. :-( {{{HUGS}}}
You and yours have a great weekend, Lynda!
That is a great idea. I only knew one grandmother and my grandfathers died when I was very young. I was only 21 when my dad died. I know nothing about family history on that side. At my age now I really wish I knew more about their medical history as well as their life. Have a good outing with himself and Lopez. Maybe they will bond a bit more. Oh and congrats on more weight loss. You are doing fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat letter to your grandchildren is such a good idea! Start soon, you have a lot of kids to write for. It is too bad that you don’t have much memory of the others. My mother’s parents died in Germany from the results of WWI and WWII. But my Dad’s parent’s and some other relatives immigrated here from Germany, as did we, in 1950. Lots of memories. Glad Himself is going shopping, people watching in the parking lot is a good hobby.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to write letters to your grandchildren! I do wish I had something from both of my grandmothers. One was out west in Alberta and we didn’t see her much and she died when I was a teenager. My other one was out east and we saw more of her but she was always busy feeding us and looking after the house. Great news about the weight loss. Looks like losing SparkPeople was good for you! Wish I could say the same. Have a good day! 👍 🐕🦺
ReplyDeleteMy husband is going to see his brother next week so we have been making cookies for him to take to our daughter and some for his brother. I am really tired right now.
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You're doing good on the weight loss, keep it up!! Writing letters to your grandchildren is an excellent idea. Like you I wish my grandmothers would have let me know about their life and hopes and dreams.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift idea....I think it’s simply perfect!! AND....congrats on your weight loss; your hard work is definitely paying off!! Yay!🥳. Hugs, Eissa7
ReplyDeleteDid your grandmother become a teacher? Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful Christmas idea!
ReplyDeleteI think that is a wonderful idea. I really do wish I had something of my grandmother's now.
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea to write some special memories, hopes, wishes for each grandchild. You can also share special memories about the grandchildren dads lol ....you have so many memories and stories to share this can be an ongoing annual tradition. Grands might get a kick out of stories about the things their dads pulled. Thats an awesome and such a very special gift.
ReplyDeleteDid your grandmother become a teacher? She was lovely.
Glad Freds getting out of the house.
CONGRATS on weight loss WOOT!!!
Great idea to write a special note for each grand. You have lots to share and I bet the grands would also enjoy hearing some of the stuff their dads pulled as kids. You've got enough stories to make this an annual tradition. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteYour grandmother was lovely...did she become a Teacher? Interesting that in Illinois there is a city named Normal and the university in that town trains teachers.
Glad Fred getting out for a ride.
CONGRATS on weight loss WOOT. Good on you!
Great idea!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on weight loss.
Wow you are doing great losing all this weight without Sparks. You can and are doing it.
ReplyDeleteI think that is an AWESOME gift to give each grandchild. They will love it because they love you and want to know all about you. Telling them about themselves when they were younger is a great idea.
Hope things went well going to the store. Glad you took Himself and Lopez.
Beautiful lady Lynda............congrats on the nother pound down.......
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Hugs.
Congratulations on the continued wowight loss.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea for the grands. We live in a time when we were working, that was so busy, we didn't take time to share what our lives were like just a few yrs. ago. They can in turn, continue on with their memories.
I love the letter idea! I lost my grandma two years ago now and loved talking with her. I wish I knew more, especially when she was younger. Some might not love the idea now, but will cherish it when they get older.
ReplyDeleteI think that is a fantastic idea for the grandkids. Congrats on the weight loss. So proud of you. I am glad that I still get to read your blogs, it is a great way to start my day. Thank you,
ReplyDeleteI think it is a great idea. I am trying to get all my memories of grandparents and great-grandparents down before they are lost in my memories. That is why I am blogging here, so many stories come to mind and I want to put them where they will be found after I am gone.
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent idea. The things I most treasure of the memories of my grandmothers... I had an audio recording in which I could distinguish my dad's mother's voice, as the family sang Christmas carols. I still have the last gift she gave me for Christmas one year, a hand towel, which I reserve for washing/wiping my glasses! Silly, but it's a connection.
ReplyDeleteWhatever you share with them will be cherished, especially as they grow older themselves!
Oh those memories! My grandmother on my mothers side I thought was nice but she had a hard life. Her husband passed away when my mother was 7 yrs old of pernicious anemia. They had a working farm and when he died she had the seven children all of the chores and it just happened to be in the midst of the depression. When her children grew up and married and had children of their own everyone used to converge on her on Sundays and then she would have to bake and cook for all of these people. Now, it's nice to have company but hey 7 children and they're families every single Sunday? I would be grouchy too. My grandmother on my fathers side was very, very nice but, my aunt and uncle lived with them and she could afford to be nice. She didn't have any of the stress the my other grandmother had. Sorry Susie, I just had to defend them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for the grandkids! Love all your blogs.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible gift Lynda!!! Brilliant idea. I remember that I was so shy and never really talked or asked questions of my grandparents as a child. I think a letter with memories will be so cherished. Congratulations on your weight loss too!!! YOU are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm really behind, but just wanted to say that the letters are a fantastic idea!!
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