I just know I’m not the only one that ever feels this way. I have loaded myself down with more than any person can possibly do in a 24 hour time period. As a result, anytime something comes along that upsets the old apple cart, so to speak…
Well, it gets overwhelming.
I have two amazing, beautiful, smart and talented daughters. (I have to brag just a little.)
Well, this is me and them many, many years ago. 🙂
So, the youngest daughter (yes, that little one above on the left) is a corporate attorney. While she has a very demanding and high-paying job, she also has two beautiful little girls of her own.
They are my sunshine.
My daughter had to travel to Milwaukee this week on business and needed me to step in and take care of these two little ones. “No worries,” I told her and myself. Sydney is in first grade, so she’ll be in school all day and the little one goes to a daycare. I can do this easy-peasey.
BUT…little one got sick right before my daughter had to leave. She was running a fever of 102. SO….need I say that I did not take her to daycare this entire week? Instead, we had two doctor visits and lots of cuddling and praying that she’d get better.
Why am I telling you all this?
Because I am SO far behind on everything that I normally keep up with…your blogs, my blog, your emails, the RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB, Texas Authors, the North Texas Book Festival, Buddy Magazine, The Oklahoma Farm and Ranch Magazine AND my book that I’m trying to write.
But…know what? I wouldn’t trade one minute of rocking that sweet baby, singing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” or even bribing her with sweet Robin Eggs to take her horrible tasting medicine. Life is short. Babies quickly grow up to be adults and we just get older.
Forgive me if I haven’t responded. I will get to everything eventually.
Babies always come first. Even before the blog!
Absolutely! And, many thanks for following my blog!
Oh wow. I’m envious. When my first book came out, my publisher took her authors to The Texas Book Festival. We were in a tent next to Bill O’Reiley. Patricia Guthrie
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Those precious grands are so worth it! <3
Yes, they are, Bette.
Life has a way of interrupting our plans and transforming our dreams. Just cuddle your sweet ones and worry not. They speak a beautiful truth we adults often ignore. Blessings to you. 🙂
So very true, Gwen. Thank you.
Grandchildren and family come first! No reason to apologize at all. I hope things smooth out soon. Enjoy being a grammy.
I do, Diana! Thanks.
Jan, I’m so sorry to hear your granddaughter was ill. I hope she’s doing better now. Your post was so sweet and heartfelt. The great thing about all of your blogging friends is that we’ll still be here when life settles down and you get some breathing room. Family ALWAYS comes first. Take care of your little ones and yourself. Sending you hugs and well-wishes!
Thank you, Mae. Little one is much better and Mommy and Daddy are home, so now I can catch up on my sleep, emails and my own stuff. 🙂
I echo the sentiments above… Your daughters are love, as are you! I can say that because I live in ‘Twilight’! ♥
Thank you, Billy Ray.
Cheering you on, Jan. Moments and memories, family is the heart of it all. XO
Thank you, Natalie.
Just take care of the little ones, Jan. Nothing else matters.
True, John! Mommy and Daddy are back home, so I’m now catching up on my sleep first, then emails later. 🙂
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What’s to forgive. you have a LIFE! And that is a beautiful thing. <3
Thank you, Annette. I’m missing my Angel messages.
I find that even when life gets in the way, everything still gets done. Good of you to step in, and they grow up too fast to put them off.
It either gets done, or it doesn’t. Either way, life moves on with or without us. 🙂
Jan- Wow, your plate is full, but I love that you’re very busy and keeping yourself motivated. That’s what make life wonderful. Living it to the fullest. You’re an inspiration to me. You and Linda both are, you both just blow me away. So glad I have y’all in my life. Love you!!
Thank you, Tonya. We are both glad to have you in our lives too. Love you!
Breathe, Jan! Just breathe… We’ll be here when you get back. Hugs.
Awww, what sweetness. Hugs back to you, Teagan.
There’s nothing to forgive, Jan
You wouldn’t be the lovely person you are if you hadn’t spent all your time with your granddaughters, and I hope the little one is twinkling happily now.
Hugs xx
Thank you, Sarah. Yes, she is much better and Mommy and Daddy are home!