Month: August 2018

Those reading my posts know I’m on the road most of the time exploring. So, I’m not usually around family and friends on their actual birthdays. My way of celebrating is to celebrate all of our birthdays at the same time when I visit! A birthday cake with a candle for each person to wish upon and blow out after the singing of Happy Birthday to Us. My family prefers ice cream cakes, so no need for a separate cake plus ice cream. Certainly there are balloons, too, and lots of silliness. At my daughter’s we also got a Minion Piñata and filled it with goodies. The piñata was designed with many strings to pull and only one string opened up the treats to fall down! Then on to silly string outside this time; but, the last time we turned the music up and had a dance party! Just have fun!

Wonderful and busy time with my daughter’s family in Raleigh NC- Grandson’s first day of 1st grade, soccer practice and game, granddaughter’s meeting her new teacher, both children to gymnastics, playing with my adorable superheroes,

swimming, hairdo’s with daughter, sharing and laughter with Margaret-caregiver extraordinaire, and fun, fun, fun! And a visit with friends Peter & Joan Kean, too! Life is so good! Grateful, I am!

It occurred to me to share this with my son and daughter after they had children, “You brought, and continue to bring me, the same amazing joy that your children bring you!” The bond of love that touches places in a parent’s heart he/she never even knew existed continues to grow. One of the greatest joys is to know that the seed of unconditional love expressed from parent to child grows deep roots, enabling the grown child to parent with love. I am grateful to witness this phenomenon. ❤️