When will I see my grandkids again? A bit of pandemic panic.
Whether we were able to fly to see the across-the-country grandkids used to depend on two things: could we afford the ticket and — when … Read more
Baby-proofing and kid-proofing your home for out-of-town visitors.
Put on your grandparent glasses waaaay before the grandkids arrive and take a careful look at each room of your home. Is it safe your … Read more
Grandkids shopping at my house — from 2,000 miles away.
During Covid, when my three oldest grandchildren told me they were pretending their bicycles are unicorns and each one has a name, well, that gave … Read more
Goosebumps.
Yesterday I started reading a non-fiction book, This Is Getting Old by Susan Moon and I was gobsmacked when I saw her dedication in the … Read more
The joy of conversation, with a 7-year old.
Let me share a memory with you: Charlotte, my then seven-year-old granddaughter, called me on the phone one day. She wanted to know if I … Read more
Sheltering in place? Connect with your grandkids through mail and delivery.
My husband and I (ages 68 and 69) would be “sheltering in place” even if we lived down the street from our four grandchildren. But … Read more