tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post1817268110617403252..comments2023-11-05T02:39:52.642-08:00Comments on Dr Sock Writes Here: Grandma and Grandpa Come for a VisitDr Sock http://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-25886540204419135452022-04-16T02:10:49.054-07:002022-04-16T02:10:49.054-07:00Loved reading this tthanksLoved reading this tthanksBobby Chasehttps://www.bobbychase.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-88897666372242764202016-08-28T09:25:15.580-07:002016-08-28T09:25:15.580-07:00Donna, your solution sounds like an excellent one....Donna, your solution sounds like an excellent one. As one set of grandchildren is in Nanaimo, we are really thinking of settling on the Island, a place that we both really like. That would also put us close to my other daughter and many friends in the Vancouver area. As long as we are near enough to a place with an airport, we can travel to visit everyone else. On the other hand, we both lived for many years in northern BC and the pull to come back is strong. Maybe a home on the Island and a recreational property in the north?? If and when I retire of course...Dr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-10422566032102427482016-08-27T10:12:38.349-07:002016-08-27T10:12:38.349-07:00Great post and photos, Jude! We had a similar dile...Great post and photos, Jude! We had a similar dilemma to you and finally settled on Oceanside, BC (where neither Richard or I had lived before). That (currently) makes us two hours away from all grandchildren which helps us easily be able to attend most family events. Our first grandson has his First Birthday Bash tomorrow -- we can't wait to be part of it.<br />Donna<br />PS - My next post, which is ready and waiting to publish on Monday, is about grandchildren. Once again, great minds think alike!<br />www.retirementreflections.com<br />retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-56411053142941910072016-08-26T22:26:09.707-07:002016-08-26T22:26:09.707-07:00Kathleen, how nice to be living just 45 minutes aw...Kathleen, how nice to be living just 45 minutes away from your grandchildren! <br /><br />When my children were young, we lived a half-day's drive from my hometown. Every summer holiday and Christmas holiday, and on many long weekends, I made the drive to go visit my parents. So my kids grew up being very close to their grandparents. My parents were also a tremendous support to me as a single parent, something I was grateful for. <br /><br />Our recent visit and chance to help look after our two young grandchildren reminded me of those incredibly busy years when my kids were young, and how nice it is to have family nearby. Grandparents certainly can play a special role.Dr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-57634266479826325502016-08-26T17:51:14.199-07:002016-08-26T17:51:14.199-07:00I vote for spending more time with young grandchil...I vote for spending more time with young grandchildren!! They DO grow up fast, and there is just no substitute for unhurried time spent with a young child. And often grandparents are the only people in the grandchildren's lives who have the peace of mind and focus to be totally with them. No matter how wonderful their parents are, they are in a place in their lives where they're pulled many directions. Grandparents aren't so splintered.<br /><br />Although I didn't realize it at the time, both of my grandmothers had an enormous impact on me. I recognize that more and more as I age. (My grandfathers each died when I was an infant, so unfortunately I grew up without grandpas.) I only have 2 grandchildren, and they're ages 15 and 10 by now. I am fortunate they only live 45 minutes from us, and since their dad is a tenured professor, they're unlikely to relocate until they're on their own. When we talk about living somewhere else, which is fine with me, I usually say I would like to stay put until the grandkids are a little older; that's how important they are. So I hear ya with your dilemma about where to live when you have grandchildren in more than one location. <br /><br />You are fortunate to have 4 little ones assigned to you - and maybe more to come? Something to revel in, for sure.Kathleen at BestIsYetToBe.comhttp://bestisyettobe.comnoreply@blogger.com