Just You & Me: Blogs

This is my first blog as a soon to be Mommy! I am due with my first baby boy in less than 2 weeks. Although, today would be a great day for the little man (or should I say BIG man as he is measuring almost 10 lbs!) to join us. I have been popping evening primrose oil like it’s candy and chugging red raspberry leaf tea like it is the wine I have missed so dearly for the past 9 months. I had been talking to the baby, gently and sweetly trying to coax him out. That has turned into mild taunting…”Well, why don’t you come out then and you’ll have much more room!” as he kicks me. I guess the concept of not listening to Mom begins as early as the womb. Wish me luck!

Okay… there are more lines on my face than a few years ago. And I’ve got more gray hair (or I would if I didn’t color it as often as I do). I get out of bed most mornings more gingerly than days gone by. I’m sometimes forgetful. I don’t wear a swim suit anymore… unless I go to a water aerobics class with close friends. I’ve become vigilant when it comes to chin hairs. I grumble, when others bend in my yoga class. My body certainly has more aches and pains now than it did before. And I have parts that need fixing. That said… I’m 60, and life is good!

Sixty years has earned me autonomy to do what I like and be who I am. I now do more of what I want to do than what is expected of me or from me. And I like it a lot! I do find that my mirror isn’t always my friend. And that I may even have a bad day now and again. But I’m me… and I’m happy. I’m 60, and life is good!

I’ve finally grown into this skin lined with experience. If I want to go to lunch with friends or just putter in the house all day, I do. If I don’t want to do laundry, I don’t. If I want to eat ice cream, I do. If I don’t want to workout, I don’t. Don’t get me wrong, I take care of myself… I’d like to make 90 after all. I hear it’s the new 75. It’s just that I now know what’s important. I know who’s important. I take more time for me. I’m less critical of myself. And it sure does feel good to be me. I’m 60, and life is good!

I love my friends. I love my family. And my grandchildren have wrapped their little arms around my heart. But, I love me too. And this life will not be left with regrets. I spend time with my grandchildren… whether it’s watching a soccer game, making mud pies or reading a story. I listen. And I hear. I cherish every moment. I treasure each date spent with friends… especially my girlfriends. I continue to learn new things… like this silly game of golf, but we’ll save that for another blog. I relish shared moments and laughter with my husband. And I now rarely worry about what will be. Rather, I enjoy what is. I’m a big believer in postive energy and try to surround myself with it. I especially love my “me” time. I never want to look back to say I wish I had done more of this, or less of that. There will be no regrets in this life… I’m sixty, life is good and I’ve earned it.

Let’s stay in touch. And please send us photos of you and your grandchildren. We especially like it when you are hanging out together. More to come… love to hear from you.

I’m back… I have a new grandchild… and IT’S A GIRL! It’s 2007. And this is the last year of my 50s. That’s a lot of stuff going on.

First… and most important… little “Charli” is the newest addition to our family. She is 2 months old and a beautiful little bundle of love. Now don’t get me wrong… my GRAND boys are indeed lights of my life and still hold the strings to my heart in their hands. I love everything about them, but let’s just say a girl has been a long time coming. I have 3 sons, 2 grandsons… it feels good to buy dresses and frills for a change. Our “Charli girl” is pure sweetness wrapped in a velvety blanket of pink. What a joy to my world!

Happy New Year… and may 2007 bring a new book from me. That’s my goal. I’m really feeing the need to create again. I’ve got lots of ideas floating around, but haven’t made a decision yet. Any thoughts from you? A book for the kids we love… or for the grown-ups that care? Since I have 3 grandchildren now, I’m feeling a kid’s book about the middle child pulling at me. But maybe, just maybe it’s time for a book with a little more frill and girl stuff. I’d love to hear what might peak your interest. Let’s blog…

And OH MY GOODNESS… almost 60. Now maybe that’s the book beckoning to me to write. I feel young. I’m active. I’m happy. BUT that number. Yiikes. My grandmother was 60. Oh that’s right, I’m a Grammy. Where has the time gone? One thing for sure… I don’t put up with things I don’t want to put up with anymore… time is to short to settle. I expect more for me and those around me and I’m not willing to put up with stuff.

Well, this is a start. Please join in. Add your two cents. I’d love to hear from you. Happy blogging my Grammy friends.

Xoxo,
Grammy P.

My 3 year old grandson is sick. Not seriously, but still pretty sick. Why can’t I fix it? Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t you just love old show tunes? Don’t get me wrong, when I was a teen in the sixties Motown and Rock & Roll filled my dance card. Nonetheless, show tunes played on my “record player” too. Show tunes are happy. Show tunes are fun. Recently, while trying to figure out the perfect tunes for a yearly fundraising event that I help with, I happily listened to “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music. As I listened and sang along (believe me no one was in earshot) I couldn’t help but think of my own favorite things. So just for fun, “My (own) Favorite Things” Maria (a.k.a. Julie Andrews) style… Read the rest of this entry »

We have a new (almost 3 months old) puppy. He’s adorable! And a wonderful addition to our family! But… let’s just say the poop picking up part stinks. Read the rest of this entry »

Once you sell a house you realize just how much clutter and junk you have. I spent most of today trying to clean and organize. I’m not to the packing phase yet but figure I might as well organize before I pack. The last thing I need to do is take a bunch of tupperware lids that don’t have any bottoms. I’m going to go into this new house with my life in order! Read the rest of this entry »

Okay… it’s about me today. Because sometimes and lately it’s more than some, I need time only for me. I need quiet! I need guilt-free, do nothing, see nobody and talk to no one time. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve been thinking I need to post to this for the last week. Between the cold, sinus infection, job, kids and selling my house (yeah!), I just haven’t gotten around to it. In fact, I’ve been so over- scheduled (and over- drugged) that I’ve been forgetting things like my son’s speech therapist appt. and Aikido. What up with that? So, the thoughtful ponderings on life, family and kids will have to wait. I’m thinking….