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By love I'll see y' in a couple of weeks. xoxoxoxox
posted by
Kabu
on September 3, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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A baby is sunshine and moonbeams and more, brightening your world as never before.
-- Author Unknown
posted by
TAPS.
on September 1, 2009 at 12:49 PM
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adnohr
We are thinkin' of ya even when you don't post, have a great week luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 31, 2009 at 9:59 AM
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I've thought about how I would like to take my 2 daughters to visit a nursing home once a month. I think it would be good for them and us too. We know too few elderly.
posted by
mariposa75
on August 30, 2009 at 8:57 PM
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I totally agree with you in that children, specially our grandkids are sweet medicine for our troubled souls... As a grandmother of 6 I know all about tiny hugs and their healing properties :-) not to mention butterfly kisses... I am sorry about your friends... G-d takes from us with one hand and gives us with the other... But with those two little miracle workers on your corner I have a feeling you will be OK :-)
posted by
Sinome
on August 30, 2009 at 6:22 PM
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I'm sorry for your losses.
Children are wonderful and their presence, no matter how tiresome they get, is beautiful.
posted by
ruby14
on August 29, 2009 at 6:13 AM
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I'm lucky, bythewindowsill
Even my teenage grandchildren still share their hugs with me. If they start gurgling though, I'll get worried, LOL! Thanks for dropping in!
posted by
adnohr
on August 29, 2009 at 3:17 AM
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Nautikos
A cute doggie will do that!
posted by
adnohr
on August 29, 2009 at 3:14 AM
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Re: what touching thoughts. Life is good, let's live it up.
Yep, Muley - I'm for that!
posted by
adnohr
on August 29, 2009 at 3:11 AM
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Yes, I saw your comment elinjo
and I heard the same thing the other day about Reader's Digest. You would never know it with all the paper I still receive from them! Maybe they need to look into using electronic means more often in their marketing - I can't imagine how many trees they use up in one year!!
posted by
adnohr
on August 29, 2009 at 3:10 AM
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Yes, Vogue, I'd have jumped, LOL!
I laughed at your, '...for a while.' I have to admit, I love them dearly, but I wouldn't want to have to start being a full-time parent again. I fear the energy and the patience would be severely lacking, LOL!
posted by
adnohr
on August 29, 2009 at 3:05 AM
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children
are magic. if i live through the next few years of my ever-so-charged son, i am pretty sure i'll believe it all over again :) lol. for now, enjoy the gurgles and hugs, they do disappear all too fast, don't they?
posted by
bythewindowsill
on August 28, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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adnohr
I think seniors and children are definitely good for one another. Since I acquired Jag, I find that mothers with small children will stop and talk to me, the kiddies want to pet the dog, and he loves the attention - very cute...
posted by
Nautikos
on August 28, 2009 at 11:34 AM
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what touching thoughts. Life is good, let's live it up.
posted by
muley12
on August 28, 2009 at 2:26 AM
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It's a good idea to get nursery children and senior citizens together. A few nurseries over here do that on a regular basis, but few and far between unfortunately. Thanks for visiting my page; I commented on your very helpful suggestion.
posted by
elinjo
on August 28, 2009 at 12:22 AM
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Kids in senior citizen´s home are sure to be a great help. I have no children, but I love to have other people´s around me,...for a while. Thanks for your comment about the captain. So, you would have jumped too, would you?
posted by
vogue
on August 27, 2009 at 10:45 PM
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TAPS
I am so sorry for your loss. I know by this comment that you understand what I am saying by having experienced it yourself. Sometimes this special feeling, especially in that type of circumstance, is hard to explain. Thank you.
posted by
adnohr
on August 27, 2009 at 8:45 PM
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It's okay Auslander
I checked your post, and I did like it, LOL!. I felt extremely sorry that you had to endure such a time! They can be sweet but, OMG - can they try our patience sometimes!!
posted by
adnohr
on August 27, 2009 at 8:41 PM
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LOL Justi!
Old but wise, right? Yes, children, just because they are children, seem to soften the blows.
posted by
adnohr
on August 27, 2009 at 8:39 PM
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Thank you very much, BC-A!
posted by
adnohr
on August 27, 2009 at 8:38 PM
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Thank you, WIley.
ANd you have the right word...nurturing. That's what is was!
posted by
adnohr
on August 27, 2009 at 8:37 PM
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Re: A wonderful postand it reminded me of those precious baby years
Thnaks for reading, Kabu, and I love to remember my own children as babies. Now that I don't have to get up in the middle of the night with them, of course, LOL!
posted by
adnohr
on August 27, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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Thank you, Merkie
They are precious children in this granny's heart!
posted by
adnohr
on August 27, 2009 at 8:35 PM
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Re: A baby's hug is the most precious thing!
Well said, Norwood. Exactly what I feel too.
posted by
adnohr
on August 27, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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Losing someone we care for is not easy, Sam444
But it has happened to us all, of course. I find that a child reminds us that things do go on..new life is there. I sympathize with your loss. We try to think back on the good moments shared.
posted by
adnohr
on August 27, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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Re: I look at toddlers and infants differently now that I've passed 70.
It is satisfying, Pat-B. especially if we manage to get in a funny grimace or two behind the mommy's back, lol. I love doing that with the tykes - it brings an immediate smile!
posted by
adnohr
on August 27, 2009 at 8:28 PM
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I know exactly what you mean. The day my son died after a year of fighting cancer, I drove straight from the hospital to my other son's house where my two grandbabies were being cared for. They began laughing as soon as they saw grandma and it lightened my heart and dried my tears. Such bittersweet memories.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 27, 2009 at 4:06 PM
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It's true that there is nothing quite like having a hug from a tiny little human being who smiles at you and gives kisses!
This being said...you might not like my next entry.....Beware!
posted by
auslander
on August 27, 2009 at 4:10 AM
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adnohr
I am so sorry for your loss. The story is a familiar one about the softness of a child's love. Thank you for sharing this beautiful joy of children to restore us old folks.
posted by
Justi
on August 27, 2009 at 1:51 AM
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Wonderful! BC-A, Bill’s RJJst
posted by
BC-A
on August 26, 2009 at 9:34 PM
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adnohr
After suffering the terrible losses of not one but two close friends, I'm happy you had a baby to cuddle and receive that nurturing baby had to give you. Blessings luv
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 26, 2009 at 9:19 PM
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A wonderful postand it reminded me of those precious baby years
when my Grandchildren were bubs. Thank you.
posted by
Kabu
on August 26, 2009 at 7:58 PM
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Precious moments Sweet and breathtakingly poignant. Thanks so much!
posted by
merkie
on August 26, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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A baby's hug is the most precious thing!
Children are precious and our piece of the future that we reach out to hang onto.
posted by
Norwood
on August 26, 2009 at 5:35 AM
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a baby’s innocence tempering the despair of loss. And this is what contributes to making life good! It was such a difficult time for you! I lost two favorite uncles within two weeks of each other and it haunts me to this day! sam
posted by
sam444
on August 26, 2009 at 5:28 AM
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I look at toddlers and infants differently now that I've passed 70.
We're taught not to stare, to gaze directly into someone's face as babies do. It's rude, someone will tell a child of seven or eight. But when you get old and a baby's eyes are memorizing your face, learning about you as an amazing other, I think it's okay again to stare back, to smile and let them see me as a friendly. Not as sweet as a hug, but satisfying in its own way.
posted by
Pat_B
on August 26, 2009 at 5:26 AM
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