“I sleep all night with my eyes closed!”
This from our four-year-old granddaughter in response to the question of whether or not she could sleep at our house.
We’ve expanded our bubble. It came in response to our oldest daughter’s concerns about her child: “She’s not interested in doing anything, won’t eat, can’t sleep, and complains constantly.”
“Sounds like depression to me,” I told Ric.
“It’s been three months and we’re all staying isolated. Let’s invite them here.”
What joy to hold a granddaughter in my arms.
“She’s her old self again,” her mother remarked. “This is what she needed.”
We didn’t stop there. We offered to take the other two.
Three granddaughters, all slightly older, all with so much to share.
We hugged, we laughed, we ate, we played, and in the aftermath, hearts full, bodies exhausted, there are no words.
Just radiant gratitude.
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This week’s focus has been: no words. Thanks to all the talented contributors. So much to gain and share here:
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See you tomorrow for another challenge!
I love the healing this highlights in micro community. If we extrapolate that to wider community! Thank you for sharing this slice of joy.
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Thanks Paul. Focusing on what matters the most.
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Yes, and a great example for community too.
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This is life. Very happy for you and your granddaughters. Stay blessed VJ.
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Thanks so much!
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Nothing like grandma’s hugs and hugs in return.
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You’ve got that right! It’s wonderful.
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How wonderful to see your grandkids, V.J. I am glad for all of you!
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Thanks, Eugi! It’s amazing.
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🌻 🌞
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I am so happy for you VJ. Family is the blood we share and it takes everything from us to keep them safe and close to us. Take care. Lots of love.
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Thanks so much.
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How wonderful! Kids are unable to express like us. So good for them to have company again.
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It’s so true. Parents think they are just acting out, but they miss their normal. Thanks for taking time to read and comment.
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You are welcome.
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Happy for you 🤗 take care…
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Thank you!
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We’re learning gratitude for what we took for granted. For me, it is breathing without a mask on. Literally, I can’t breathe in the things…
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Absolutely, and I’m with you on the mask thing..
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😊♥️
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I’m happy for you and your granddaughters’ reunion. I’ll be they get lots of good story times snuggled on the couch.
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Thanks Liz. We do!
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I’m glad to hear it!
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I’m so happy for you, V.J. I would love to watch my two granddaughters all by myself soon. 🙂
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Thanks Miriam. I hope you are able to soon.
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I watched my first granddaughter by myself for a week when she was one and a half. My daughter and her husband went to Iceland. I wish to do it again for them next year when they celebrate 10th anniversary.
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How wonderful. We’re always exhausted after having them, but it’s well worth it.
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Yes, I was a little tired but got some advice from friends to sleep when she sleeps. That helped.
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Oh yes. That’s good advice.
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Oh MY! Lucky you. Lucky girls. What a huge sliver of light in a dark few months. I can feel the joy here. No need for words with that photo. 🙂
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We all missed each other so much. Thanks.
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You’re most welcome. So happy for you 🙂
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That’s the best picture yet! 🙂 ❤
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Isn’t it! Sheer joy.
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YAY! I am sooooooooo happy for all of you!
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Thanks Wendi! I am love drunk, lol.
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🙂 love it!!!
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