Our imminent trip to be with my new grandson in L.A. will end up being the longest period my wife and I have spent away from home since our cross-country driving trip in 2000. Although I suspect it will not be the case, should you detect a different vibe across my next several posts, just assume the fabled Southern California mellow has me in its temporary grip. Don't worry; I'll be back to my cranky East Coast self by the time the ball drops to greet 2025. Actually, I think I'm immune to mellow.
In the meanwhile, my daughter has reserved a pile of books for me through the L.A. library system, my son-in-law's guitar awaits my nimble fingers, my grandson's continuing musical education is ready to be resumed in earnest. Though I plan to avoid excess gushing about this particular two-month-old during the time spent in my home away from home, I offer no guarantees. Consequently, if you decide to tune out my December reflections, I won't take it personally. Just don't expect me to listen to any future crowing you make about your grandchildren.
In addition, skipping upcoming dispatches from the bell curve means you could miss out on knowing the prodigy's first spoken words, in several languages. And soon after, when I post the first YouTube video of him playing the Chopin etudes, you'll wish you'd been paying closer attention. Just saying.
Hey Pat. Welcome to December and the wonderful trip you have planned. I know you'll all have a wonderful time. My grandsons are all in NJ so I am fortunate in that way. My sister and brother in law recently relocated to Buffalo to be nearer to their grandchildren. With their other 3 children living in different states, it wasn't necessary to remain in NJ as their 'Home Base' could be anywhere. Unfortunately that means I don't get to see them as often. But this is about Grandchildren and Your wonderful trip. I will look to see if there is a more laid back vibe to your Blog Posts while you're away. And never worry ... The East Coast will be here waiting when you (cranky or not) and Kim get back. And, you go right ahead and gush. GUSH all you want. You're experiencing a wonderful time in your family and it deserves to be celebrated and gushed about. In fact, we'd be disappointed if there wasn't gushing. And, I won't lie, I will then expect you to continue to listen to my crowing about my grandsons. It's what we grandparents do. And we do it proudly.
ReplyDeleteBe well. Have a wonderful time and congratulations, again, to your family. Looking forward the videos.
Bob
Bob; Thanks for the hat trick of comments today and for the well wishes in this one. I'll gladly listen to your crowing since you so willingly endure mine. Stay tuned for the video.
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