Well, the Christmas season has officially begun in my house. It started with a magical visit from one grown up grandgirl.
Funny things happened when the little girl Jess, who was such a cute baby suddenly drove herself to our house from afar.
Like Giggles: Remembering and talking about things like her first attempt at baking brownies. Those were the ones that came out 1/8th inch thick from using a cookie sheet. Giggles remembering her 10 year old trials and errors.
But here she is all grown up and beautiful. She obviously takes after me!
“Let’s go to the movies to see Frozen!” we said. And so we went – the old grandfolks and the beautiful young woman-grandgirl all grown up. And how intent we all were so rapt in the balcony of our one little downtown theater. We came home smiling.
Then, “Let’s make a gingerbread house!” she cried. Really? And off to the big box store we went for a gingerbread house kit. Have we regressed to childhood? Who is this child-woman who wishes to relive the halcyon days of yore? She made the lopsided windowless gingerbread dwelling. And we are still smiling.
But what would the holidays be without a performance of The Nutcracker? And there we were, all three once again grinning and engaged in a live production by the Shenandoah Ballet at Washington and Lee University’s Lenfest Center for the Arts. And we are still smiling.
The once little girl who loved Christmas came to us for a visit to share her love. She is all grown up now but still wonder-filled.
And we are still smiling.
How delightful! Merry Christmas my friend!
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Oh what a truly beautiful post! I am now smiling as well and wish that I was there to enjoy all those fun activities with you :). I haven’t seen The Nutcracker for years but have extemely fond memories of going to see it with my mom when I was a small child. Your granddaughter sounds like an absolute treasure, and I’m glad you had such a wonderful visit :).
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You know the old saying, ‘Christmas is for children’ — no matter what our age!! 😀 I loved reading about your wonder-filled visit with grand-girl. Sounds like you had so much fun!!
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That is the best present ever!
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Lovely post, Dor. Let’s hope we always hold on to that childhood wonder.
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And the same to you my friend – the same to you! 🙂
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Times like this are what make the holidays special. And yes, Jess is a treasure because she has always brought laughter with her. This time with her was truly a gift.
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We really did have a grand time and treasured every single minute. I left out the “shopping” part I think and that was fun too, although I will never fit into skinny jeans. 🙂
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Absolutely true Kate! 🙂
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“Right on” Jill. And it’s the young ones who wander in and out of our lives who keep the wonder going.
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Aw….such a sweet post. Isn’t it wonderful to relive our childhood? And those of the ones we love?
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Such a beautiful gift she was too! She kept the two of you busy smiling I can not think of a better gift. HUGS
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it says Dec 18th at almost noon but it is really the 17th at 7 PM 😦
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You can’t go back, but the memories are so sweet.
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You are so right Eunice… and HUGS back. Dor
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🙂
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