Saturday, April 14, 2018

Blogging Letterman Style

I got home late last night from a trip to see my daughter in the PNW. My son-in-law was on an out of town work trip so I flew west to keep my daughter company. Also to spend time with my grandson which is always a treat, but really I was so excited to have five whole days with my girl. She and I both said we couldn't remember the last time it was just us, sans boys.

Other than the boy I mean. But he rolls where we roll so he's easy.

Anyway I thought I'd post a top ten list kind of like David Letterman used to do back when late night TV was funny. I don't think late night TV is all that funny anymore. I don't mind a little political humor, there's always been that and I think politicians are fair game, but it feels like that's all it is now so I just don't watch. Also I'm usually sound asleep by 10 PM so there's that.

Whatever. All this has absolutely nothing to do with my trip west except to say when I started thinking about a recap I thought of a top ten list which sent me down the late night TV rabbit trail.

In no particular order here are ten things I loved about my week in Washington-

1. His face when he sees me. It's like Christmas and my birthday and shooting stars across the sky.


2. Dance party with the baby boy while we belt out old Taylor Swift. Daughter1 and I agree we don't hate the new Taylor but we sure do miss the old Taylor.

3.  A cup of tea and homemade coconut raspberry scones mid afternoon.


4. Working a jigsaw puzzle with a Paris scene. Ma fille et moi aimons tout ce qui est francais!


5. Bathtime. Is there anything sweeter than a freshly bathed baby?


6. Shopping at Nordstroms.


7. Their mischievous puppy dog successfully vomiting up the two baby socks he swallowed when I turned my back for a literal split second. Just keeping it real people.

8. My daughter cooking dinner while I stack colorful plastic cups then laugh and exclaim uh-oh as baby boy knocks the tower down. Also, reading my favorite board books, making animal noises, and chasing the mancub across the room as he makes a bee line for the dog's water dish. He's fast y'all! Almost as fast as the dog going after a baby sock. Almost.

9. Grabbing hold of the teeny tiny pockets of sunshine for walks and talks and Vitamin D.


10. Knowing they will be at the lake in less than a month!

15 comments:

  1. He is adorable! I'm glad you got to spend some special time with him and his Mum. I bet you're counting down the days until he visits you at the lake

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  2. Well, this was far more entertaining than any late night talk show for sure. That baby boy is just so cute and growing so fast. So glad you had them to yourself, it is the best of times for sure. And, we always look forward "to the next visit."

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  3. That boy seems to grows cuter every day! 'So agree with y'all's take on Taylor Swift ... dance on!

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  4. Great photos! And number 10 is the best one. It's always easier when you have the next visit planned!

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  5. Love this! You’re posts are so real but also a breath of fresh air!

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  6. Very fun post. And I agree with you about late night TV and the political talk. It's not healthy for any of us.

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  7. He is so cute!! I said on FB that those cheeks just beg to be pinched and kissed!! It is great that you had some good quality time with your daughter#1 and how great that you will see them on your turf in a month!

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  8. Sounds absolutely perfect to me! Glad you had such a nice visit.

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  9. Sounds like loads of fun and precious memories.

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  10. Well, it's quite obvious he loves his grandma by the expression! Sounds like a fun filled week making very special memories!

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  11. What a sweet boy he is! I never had a son. Two daughter's like you. So this grandson thing is just the best! I had my two for the weekend and it was so wonderful!

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  12. I'm so glad you had a chance to visit with your daughter and grandson! I know it was close to being "heaven on earth" for you :) We've been busy, settling back in after our trip to the Ark Encounter, followed by a week of revival, at church. I'll be back with The Hodgeodge, soon! (Kathy)

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  13. Oh what a fun week you had. He is getting so big. Man they grow so fast!

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  14. Such a handsome young man! Oh boy do you have to be ready to catch those pockets of sunshine in these parts. Next week looks fabulous! It's so nice you could head west and be an extra pair of hands for your daughter.

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