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[WalksWithChrist]

My husband can relate. Our dd's new favorite pasttime (at 13 months) is to stand at one end of the couch and run to him at the other end and dive bomb him.



That's all sorts of win!

One thing she does after we are done with our martial arts workout is go to get one of the big kicking pads, lie it down, get me to lie down next to it...then get a running start, bounce off the pad and land on my belly. I have to be *very* alert or she could very well knock me out with this!

 

[FaithPrevails]

One thing she does after we are done with our martial arts workout is go to get one of the big kicking pads, lie it down, get me to lie down next to it...then get a running start, bounce off the pad and land on my belly. I have to be *very* alert or she could very well knock me out with this!

You need to get that girl signed up for gymnastics!

 

[FaithPrevails]

Oh..speaking of martial arts/MMA related stuff, my hubby taught his first grappling class last night and was pleased that he had 7 students and 3 stayed after to get extra instruction.

 

[WalksWithChrist]

Oh..speaking of martial arts/MMA related stuff, my hubby taught his first grappling class last night and was pleased that he had 7 students and 3 stayed after to get extra instruction.

That's great! Tell him to choke someone out for me!

 

[Lena75]

Listening to Island music.... wishing I were in a Tropical Paradise... swaying in a hammock, fruity girly drink in hand....

 

[FaithPrevails]

That's great! Tell him to choke someone out for me!

I'd better not b/c he would probably do it.

 

[WalksWithChrist]

I'd better not b/c he would probably do it.

 

[JaneFW]

This reminds me of the time I asked my aunt at what age was it most difficult to raise a kid. "After they turn about two," she said. "From two until what age?" "All ages."

I would say from age 1 second to the day you either drop off the face of the earth or develop Alzheimer's and say "who are you again?" LOL.

The other night, I was talking to my youngest son, and he said that when he came to see me in the home (!!!!!) he would be sure to bring some chocolate. I can't remember what we were talking about but I was like "you WHAT?" Little monkey.

 

[FaithPrevails]

At least he's promising you a nursing home and CHOCOLATE! My dad used to tell my grandma that she could live in the gardening shed behind my parents' house when she required living assistance.

 

[Lilymay]

It hit over a 100 today.

 

[Lena75]

We're at 97F! Record high for us! Pool sure has been helpful.

 

[FaithPrevails]

Spiced chai tea smoothie really hit the spot this morning.

 

[Lilymay]

We're at 97F! Record high for us! Pool sure has been helpful.

My boss/friend and her family are going away for the weekend and she offered me the use of her pool anytime.... I do believe I am going to take her up on that and live in that pool tonight and tomorrow

 

[WolfGate]

At least he's promising you a nursing home and CHOCOLATE! My dad used to tell my grandma that she could live in the gardening shed behind my parents' house when she required living assistance.

Funny in the somewhat strange sense that I'm starting to live this. When my parents retired they went uber-independant. Bought an RV, traveled the country for 15 years, settled in a senior RV park in Florida.

Last week they came up to visit us for their annual summer trek to NC. I thought they were just spending 4 weeks visiting with us. The third day here they rented an apartment 10 minutes away. Bought furniture from thrift stores yesterday to stock it. Said when they go back to Florida in 2 weeks they're packing up their stuff and heading right back up here. Now that dad's pushing 85, he wants to be close to people who can help him again.

 

[JaneFW]

97 is a record high? Geez, it's the norm here for April through September, in fact that's the low, lol.

 

[JaneFW]

Funny in the somewhat strange sense that I'm starting to live this. When my parents retired they went uber-independant. Bought an RV, traveled the country for 15 years, settled in a senior RV park in Florida.

Last week they came up to visit us for their annual summer trek to NC. I thought they were just spending 4 weeks visiting with us. The third day here they rented an apartment 10 minutes away. Bought furniture from thrift stores yesterday to stock it. Said when they go back to Florida in 2 weeks they're packing up their stuff and heading right back up here. Now that dad's pushing 85, he wants to be close to people who can help him again.

Oh wow.

How do you feel about that, if I can ask? Is it weird to think that the circle has turned for you and your parents and you are now caring for them?

I'm not doubting your integrity, btw, or that you want to care for them, I'm just curious to how that feels.

 

[WolfGate]

Oh wow.

How do you feel about that, if I can ask? Is it weird to think that the circle has turned for you and your parents and you are now caring for them?

I'm not doubting your integrity, btw, or that you want to care for them, I'm just curious to how that feels.

10 minutes away is fine. If they'd wanted to stay with us forever, I'd be stressed. It does make me think about the future. My dad is mentally fine, but physically he's 85 with a variety of physical issues. My mom has very mild memory issues, but that concerns my dad. So while right now they just want to be closer to us, it's clearly for when the need arises.

Yes, it's weird in some ways. The other thing that happened was we talked about finances. Dad's giving me power of attorney, so we went over his stuff. They live only on social security and a small government pension, so money is tight. I found myself at one point almost lecturing Dad because he'd made a really goofy financial decision. That was odd.

 

[FaithPrevails]

Funny in the somewhat strange sense that I'm starting to live this. When my parents retired they went uber-independant. Bought an RV, traveled the country for 15 years, settled in a senior RV park in Florida.

Last week they came up to visit us for their annual summer trek to NC. I thought they were just spending 4 weeks visiting with us. The third day here they rented an apartment 10 minutes away. Bought furniture from thrift stores yesterday to stock it. Said when they go back to Florida in 2 weeks they're packing up their stuff and heading right back up here. Now that dad's pushing 85, he wants to be close to people who can help him again.

We actually convinced my grandparents to move to the same town my sister and I live in a few years ago since they were pushing 80. They resisted at first, but eventually agreed. Within the first two years of living here, my grandpa ended up in the ER several times with heart issues and had open heart surgery and my grandma was diagnosed with aggressive dementia and put into a private facility. What a blessing that they were here locally - where they lived before, they were about 3 hours from me/my sister and more than 5 from my parents.

 

[JaneFW]

10 minutes away is fine. If they'd wanted to stay with us forever, I'd be stressed. It does make me think about the future. My dad is mentally fine, but physically he's 85 with a variety of physical issues. My mom has very mild memory issues, but that concerns my dad. So while right now they just want to be closer to us, it's clearly for when the need arises.

Yes, it's weird in some ways. The other thing that happened was we talked about finances. Dad's giving me power of attorney, so we went over his stuff. They live only on social security and a small government pension, so money is tight. I found myself at one point almost lecturing Dad because he'd made a really goofy financial decision. That was odd.

They are doing great for 85. Really great. As a person who has no parents any longer, I know I don't have to remind you of this - but really treasure every moment, even though I'm sure there will be tough times, because when they're gone .. it's such a loss. I'm saying a prayer for their health and wellbeing, and for strength for you and your family.

My dad gave my sister a power of attorney when he started to get sick, and it was very helpful. When he did pass away, she was able to just handle paperwork with so much less hassle.

I think it's great that you are helping them with their finances.

 

[WalksWithChrist]

My grandfather passed this Spring and him being in the same town with my parents made a huge difference. Granted, he wasn't living there by choice which is a very long story.