We have not seen our grand much this summer. There has either sickness or she was just too busy. But when we got our hands on her!
There were trail rides.
With Pepe (in the back) She loved it!!!
And crafting lots and lots of crafting.
Painting,
Sewing,
And lots of fairy houses for our waterfall area.
Pep even showed her how to use a jig saw and a band saw.
I had to leave the workshop I was so nervous! But she loved it!
And we even wore her out Lol that was right after she wore us out.
What a complete joy she is. We are so blessed to have time with her.
School will start soon so she will be very busy.
As I have said before I am thinking of retirement in the spring.
I have had huge anxiety about it. I just need to do it and not back out. and be firm that all will be well, and I will be glad I did.
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A nice gentle rain tonight just what we needed. I am sure it is early to bed tonight as we up and out for another adventure tomorrow.
Have a wonderful week.
13 comments:
Hi sounds like a wonderful time together. here school started today for the kids.
I was so ready for retirement, I was mentally burnt out at the time and took the full retirement when had I 25 years in and the right age. I hadn't realized how stressed I was at the time, we got moved to the woods house in the fall and I didn't drive any where for a year. It took me that long to be myself again. Never regretted taking the retirement. If I would have waited to get the 30 years in I would have gone through an office closure and commutting to downtown Chicago-that would have been awful
I think we know when it's the right time for us-hugs
I hope your granddaughter keeps up wanting to learn wood tool usage since it can be used for numerous craft items. Let her learn from him and walk away.
Horse love. Thought I was the only female kid who loved horses in the early 1950's. Now understand I wasn't unusual. My love for horses still remains with me tho I don't now own one. But it does show up in my choices for rugs.
Awww.... how awesome that you are finally getting some quality Miss B time. Imprinting memories on her heart for sure and for certain. What a tall drink of water she is! And you can see the effects of her dance instruction...she sits so gracefully. I am sure you have heard it said that no one has ever gotten to the end of their life and said they wished they had worked more. I believe that to be true...and you will be fine...truly. Enjoy your remaining Miss B time!! ~Robin~
Making memories with Sweet B. Priceless!!!
RETIRE!!! Just do it. You will be fine. As I have told you many times, there are no guarantees in life. Retire and enjoy it. It is the best thing I ever did.
Looks like you had such a wonderful time with your granddaughter. I have more years of teaching until retirement. If I could retire this coming spring, I would do it in a heartbeat. As it is, I need to wait for Medicare and Social Security to kick in. Wow, I feel so old typing that. Anyway, if you can retire, do it and enjoy life! Have a great week. See you again soon!
I remember the story of someone looking at all the stones in a cemetery and commenting that they were once “irreplaceable at work.” Sounds like other things, including granddaughter, are calling your name now. Love your photos. The one with the quilt snuggly around the young one tugs at my heart.
I've been retired from teaching since 2010! Enjoy it immensely. We enjoyed time with our entire family a couple of weeks ago on Lake Ontario.
Miss B. has grown so tall and is your pride and joy in all things. I love the picture of her sleeping so peacefully.
Learning how to use tools is a good investment. Girls can do anything they set their minds to and I can picture where she will go with this new knowledge.
I highly recommend retirement and I never regretted a single moment of it. You know yourself better than anyone when is the right time to retire. There is no such thing as living totally stress-free. Something always comes up, no matter how well we prepare for retirement.
Hugs,
Julia
Sweet miss B is growing like a weed. Cherish the days. I think I am working another 17 months and then calling it quits...well thats my plan now. LOL good lick id you choose to. Janice
What a grand time all of you must have had. How wonderful that you captured some special moments in picture.
Such a great time spent with your granddaughter and sure she seems to be growing up more each time you see her, just like ours. From your photos, it looks like you all had a great time together, even if you were missing from the photos, Cathy.
As for retirement, it is the best job we've ever had and we would highly recommend it ASAP!
I love that your grandgirl likes to craft. You don't get that with four and five-year-old boys, try as I may!
I have never regretted one second of retiring at 62. I did it for health reasons and amazingly, my health improved exponentially after I left. My only warning (and I don't think this is a problem for you from your posts) -- when one retires they must have a plan. It can be changed if something better (or worse, I suppose) comes up. But a plan. A hobby. Hobbies. A mission. Doesn't matter what -- but a hobby that can be ongoing (not just a list like, "I'll finally clean my basement") and not just seasonal -- that can be one. But seasons change! It could be puzzles, genealogy, crafty stuff... whatever. The only people I know who have had trouble in retirement are those who don't have another passion. You will LOVE it!
What a lovely young lady Miss B is growing into! I can't believe how much she has changed but that's what growing up does! How fun to have her enjoy crafts and creating things with both you and your hubby. No wonder she feels like your home is magic! It is! Retiring is a bit of a leap of faith sometimes. I was ready but didn't anticipate Covid and then we had some crazy stuff happen as you know following my blog. I'm back to work on a PRN basis which means if they need help at the hospital they call but I can say yes or no and make my own schedule. It's been nice to have that paycheck but I have a hard time saying no and sometimes work more than I want. I'll get it down one day! I probably won't do this more than a year. I know you'll enjoy your retirement time with all your travels and hobbies. Don't be afraid, just follow you gut! You can do it!
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