Weekend Wrap Up - Granddaughters Version
If I needed a reminder that energy in my 60's is not what it was in my 20's, this past week with my two no-end-to-energy granddaughters definitely hammered that home. While I'm pretty sure the granddaughters had an absolute blast, my spouse and I are definitely dragging by comparison. But, we're flying them home today, and once the hand off to Mom occurs at the airport, we can rest and just enjoy their energy without having to necessarily match it, lol.
Friday - Dropped the granddaughters off at Beach Camp, and went on a six mile walk around our local harbor. It was a gorgeous day, with a light breeze, and as usual, there were some out of the ordinary things to see, including these two parked helicopters in the middle of what is normally a picnic spot.
Stopped in at our favorite sandwich shop afterward to share a chicken club sandwich, which tasted so good! My spouse has been recovering from a fall, and just today got his mileage back up to six, which is the sweet spot that 'allows' us enough calories in the bank to share something yummy for lunch, post-walk. I'm so happy to have him back online - I've missed both our long chatty walks and the tasty lunch items we subsequently share.
Picked the granddaughters up from camp and headed to Taco Bell to pick up food for them, which they ate at the harbor before we all headed over to Shark Night at our local marine life facility. The granddaughters loved it, in particular getting to stroke petite horn sharks in the shark touch tank.
Saturday - Headed out to Newport Dunes RV Resort to enjoy their floating water park. The granddaughters had a ball, and we enjoyed watching the action from the shoreline.
Sack lunch on the beach, then a stop for frozen yogurt (granddaughters) and iced coffee (us). Next, we drove to my mom's to do a meet-and-greet with a Miniature Pony that resided at the horse stables where she volunteers. So sweet to watch the granddaughters gently approach and pet the skittish little pony.
From there we returned home to showers, dinner, and some much needed quiet-before-bedtime (us not them, lol).
Sunday - I was up bright and early to reserve our summer concert spot by laying out blankets and chairs. Walked home to get a little exercise before making the girls a last day breakfast treat of chocolate chip pancakes and bacon, plus strawberries.
We all headed out to do some clothes shopping next, one of my favorite things to buy them. The clothes are all so cute, and they look so cute in them!
Home for lunch, then off to walk to concert, where I’d already left our car in the AM to secure a close by spot for the short drive home. (We'd previously decided not to push our luck by expecting the granddaughters to make the return walk to house after a full day of activities!)
We enjoyed pizza out for our last dinner together, then we put two very excited girls to bed (the younger had missed Mom, and both had missed their pets).
Today, Monday -
Flying the girls back home. We made it, they made it, we all had fun, and they want to return next summer to do it all again. Hooray!
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How was your weekend???
My weekend was easier than yours for sure! Although we did have two of our grandchildren here from 10.30am - 8.30pm on Saturday. Aged 5 and 3 they certainly kept us on our toes! Sunday was much quieter with just a trip out in the afternoon so see our eldest grandson (8) have his first football presentation, he's so proud of his trophy! You organised so much for yours, no wonder they want to do it all again next year.
ReplyDeleteDeb, we loved the years 3-5, because some of the things come out of their unfiltered brains via their mouths can be precious beyond words! But oh yes, that young energy can be daunting, lol.
DeleteAnd I envy that you live close enough to your older grandson to attend his games. That's a privilege we have yet to enjoy, though we are planning to attend the girls swimming meet finals next year.
- Tamara / My Retirement Project
Your weekend sounds terrific. I'm incredibly envious of having young ones, even if exhausting.
ReplyDeleteIt is more joy than work, absolutely. My daughter mentioned today that maybe we should all do a cruise next year, in lieu of their making a return trip to California, and my husband and I agreed that we would love that. The cruise line has wonderful activities for children, which lets us simply enjoy them without needing to be in charge.
Delete- Tamara / My Retirement Project
My granddaughters wear me out! I feel like I need to sleep a week after seeing them! I understand… lol. Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteVisiting the granddaughters (where I am now, now that we've flown with them back to their home) is so much less exhausting than when we're 100% their sole entertainment.
DeleteToday we'll bake cookies and go swimming, with Mom on the sidelines to assist. So much easier, energy output wise- when did the energy loss happen to us, Cindy?!?
- Tamara / My Retirement Project