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Unplanned Leave of Absents




I had no intentions of being gone from the blogging world for this long. It's been weird cause I so enjoy writing and sharing my little world here in Oklahoma.
It started with me trying to get the house in order for my daughter and the grandsons who were coming to visit the 3rd of January. They came and things changed.



First they were going to be here for 6 days but that changed to 2 weeks. Boy were we excited since we hadn't seen them in months and Grandpa aka "the man of the place" hadn't in almost a year. Seeing how they live in California and only I have been able to go out there to visit this past year. 
Then with a new job and finding a home to purchase, we have had the boys to ourselves while my daughter and her partner take care of it all back in California.
But it has been many, many, many years since my kids were 20 months, let alone 2 at the same time. Grandma has been able to keep up with them but boy by the time they go to bed this Grandma is ready to jump in hers too. 
But now for blogging, I'm not stopping but I know time is a issue with me and I realize posting will be inconsistent for a few more weeks so I hope you'll please keep checking back.
I try to make it worth your wild.
Until the next post  




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  1. Enjoy all that you are doing, make sure you put your feet up loads and I will be patiently waiting to read all about your adventures.

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  2. It's good to know all is well and you are enjoying your grandsons. Exhausting I know but you will remember the fun and forget the tiredness. Have fun. I'll still be here when you get back.

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  3. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I love the way you write.
    Wish you all the best for your busy time.
    We say here in good old Germany, head up even if the neck is too short....
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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