Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day

There has been no special someone of a romantic nature in my life for some long while now. Ah, well. I have an armful of grand babies to love not to mention children and daughters-in-law. I concentrate my love and affection on finding cards they will like and pretty stickers to tuck inside. Last weekend I ran across a delightful cache of beautiful cards that were just right.

Kelly is into dinosaurs, Ramseyes likes trucks, Shiloh needs a soft cuddly kitten, Katie is filled with wonder over anything princess. At this age, they are easy to select for. I don't send candy because I know they will get that from their parents and I think kids get too much candy all the time. So I select the stickers to match the motif of each child's card and hope they will enjoy them without driving their parents to distraction.

I dream about having them come to visit me in the summer when they are a bit older and able to handle being away from Mom for a week without getting homesick. I always spent summers at my grandmother's and loved every minute of it. I am beginning to plan now for our adventures together. I think in about 2 or 3 years, Kelly might be ready for a week with Gramma. I can't wait.

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