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Hanging With the Grands

Eleven years ago tonight, Our son and his new bride Exchanged their vows to start their life Together, side by side. Today, they’re off to celebrate, A mini-trip away So with our grandkids (8 & 6) We have the chance to stay. It isn’t like the days gone by When nanas merely cooked. In modern days we Uber them To every place they’re booked. Today was soccer, tennis and A trip to pick up glasses. Tomorrow will be Hebrew school And thus, the weekend passes. This time is like a yummy cake - The grands, of course, the frosting. It’s totally delicious but It’s totally exhausting.

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Date: 10/26/2021 8:30:00 AM
Sometimes there's too much frosting. And then we need some milk. But soon enough we start to crave that cake that's topped with silk. As we indulge just one more time, no matter what it's costing.
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Date: 10/24/2021 11:26:00 AM
Yet you managed to squeeze in this masterpiece! Well done!
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Date: 10/24/2021 1:24:00 AM
I love this poem, Ilene! As a grandfather I can certainly relate to it...and I'm still grinning at the Uber mention :) The end stanza sums it all up :) ~ Regards // paul
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Date: 10/23/2021 9:09:00 PM
Amazing the things we learn during these times with grandchildren, isn't it. We get the latest of what kids their ages are doing, watching, playing, and learning. Quite an education, eh?
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Date: 10/23/2021 7:04:00 PM
An excellent slice of life poem, Ilene! My husband and I love to spend time with our grands but afterwards we are completely drained. Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 10/23/2021 5:18:00 PM
It may be exhausting ... but I know you wouldnt change a second of the time you are together... you have time to recuperate until the next time you granny sit:-) hugs jan xx
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