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"Are you ready to unlock the magic of grandparenting?"
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Cheers, an American sitcom television series that premiered in 1982 and ran for nearly eleven years. The theme from Cheers, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," is a great saying and song that has stuck with me since the early 80s. After college, I moved to Atlanta from Wisconsin, in 1981, and needless to say, nobody knew my name. Like many, I had to learn to make friends after leaving my family, sorority sisters, and high school friends in the midwest. Southern folks were extremely welcoming, but I was a Northerner, and it took me a while to make friends with my Northern accent. After 40 plus years in Atlanta, I never picked up the Southern accent, and to this day, I still say "you guys," as do my two daughters, born in Atlanta in the late '90s.
Camp Cadillac: How to Survive Kid's Summer Break
If grandchildren visit for a weekend, or a week or two, have a planned schedule of fun. To make it memorable, create a name for your camp, such as GG's Week, Nanaland, or Gramping. Our kids' summer camp at my parent's lake house was called Camp Cadillac, coined by our youngest son. Having dyslexia, he confused the word Cadillac with Kayak. The term stuck as we enjoyed cadillacing (kayaking) all summer long. You can create matching t-shirts with the camp name or logo for fun. A distinguishable shirt serves a dual purpose during field trips to easily spot members in your group.
Father Knows Best…
If you're old enough to remember those words, then you probably have realized that "Father knows best" is God's truth.
Those words, Father Knows Best, are from the title of what was first a 1950's radio show and later a TV sitcom that ran from 1954 thru 1960. The father, Jim Anderson, was played by actor Robert Young. Jim always had wise advice in response to his children's questions, requests and problems.
There is Just Something About a Red Solo Cup
Grandparents….OMG, they are sooooo old.
The word "grandparent" conjures up a picture in our mind's eye of a slightly bent over, grey-haired person, moving as if every step is calculated and painful. When looking closer, we see a roadmap of lines that tell the story of their decades of living. Others might picture Jane Fonda (84) or Lily Tomlin (82) from Netflix, Grace, and Frankie, someone with vigor, cutting-edge wit, and great wisdom.
The NEXT Chapter in my Life
I'm about to enter the next and best chapter in my life, and I am ready for it. My life, and yours, have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Don't close your book early. When I feel stuck, I pause and reflect on where I am today and how far I have come. Then I take the next step toward what I desire for my life. I have many pages of my book to write; with all of my life experiences, I will use each lesson to create a new chapter.
Abracadabra: Bringing Magic Into Grandparenting
Busy parents juggle jobs, budgets, and their children's crazy schedules. Waking up before sunrise to take a child to hockey practice and then toting them to the soccer field seems to be the world's way. Organized activities from swimming lessons to gymnastics are packed into the parenting schedule. Fielding work calls from the game sidelines are just part of the work-life balancing act. Life can get complicated when you multiply that by more than one child. But if a grandparent is available, they can not only ease the burden of the daily routine; they can inject some magic into a child's life.
Life Lessons from Alice in Wonderland
The mad hatter…the queen of hearts, and the mysterious Cheshire cat.
Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland has been enchanting audiences for about 150 years…now that's some legacy.
So, why am I talking about the life lessons that Alice can teach in today's blog? As I was sitting the other day quietly, minding my own business, the mad hatter suddenly scampered into my head, and he took me crawling down a rabbit hole.
“No Soup For YOU!”
You may remember the famous Seinfeld line, ‘No soup for you!’ Today, people use it jokingly when something expected is suddenly withheld or taken back. The word "soup" may be replaced with the object at hand; the reference to the show can still be unmistakably recognized if the speaker uses the correct tone of voice.
Intentional Grandparenting Series
These insightful books are designed to strengthen the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, offering a fresh and humorous perspective on grandparenting. With a mix of wit and wisdom, CJ Corki addresses the common challenges faced by grandparents today, providing practical advice and engaging activities that make grandparenting both fun and meaningful.
