Like You, We're Grandparents! 

Does this make us wiser?  We'd like to think so but we're often learning from the younger ones in our lives.

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Dan and I were first-time grandparents 30 years ago, which frankly seems impossible as we write this.  It was a path we might share with a lot of you.

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We met as public school teachers in the early 1970's.  I taught health and physical education; Dan taught instrumental music and drove a Volkswagen bus.  He became the Fine Arts Coordinator and I was District Athletic Director and later Assistant Principal of a primary school before we retired after approximately 34-year careers.

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Colin, Meghan and Justin, Dan's children from a first marriage came to live with us in a tiny house one summer shortly after we had Elizabeth in 1978 and we became a family.  It was a huge adjustment for the 6 of us and we have many funny, difficult and touching memories of that time in our lives.  

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Fast forward.  The kids grew up. Dan and I traveled the world and enjoyed retirement.  Our kids were having kids and we became grand people.  It was exciting for sure... but they all lived far from our home. 

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So, when our youngest daughter and her husband had a little boy we convinced them to give up the nanny in NYC and move back near her hometown.  We said we'd help them transition for a few months and here we are 2 years later thrilled to be spending time with a grandchild!  Georgie just turned 4 and everyday is an adventure.  

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We're thrilled by the diverse interests, personalities and world views of our grandchildren, step-grandchildren and the pure cuteness of the great grandchildren we're being blessed with.  We're fortunate that they come to visit and we get to share a slice of their busy lives. 

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Like you, we're grateful for every day and the chance to discover life once again through the eyes of a child, experiences which enrich this season of our lives in a way nothing else could.  Yes, it's the best of times... and sometimes it's downright terrifying.  

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We have some stories.  I'm sure you do too!  So, please check out our blog... and let's talk!!!!

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