Following big brother's footsteps... reluctantly
/Bubby started taking swimming lessons when he was three years old. Now that Mac is three, he recently began taking them, too.
For this first...
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Grandma's Briefs is for grandmothers and others. Bits on the good, bad, humorous and heartwarming of being a baby boomer, grandparent, parent to adult children, wife and writer. Features include lifestyle articles, reviews, recipes, grandma profiles, and more.
Bubby started taking swimming lessons when he was three years old. Now that Mac is three, he recently began taking them, too.
For this first...
Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.
Getting to like you, getting to hope you like me.
— From "The King And I"
Today's question:
No question today, just best wishes for a joy-filled day!
FaceTime
Does this ever get old? Do long-distance grandparents ever get tired of connecting with grandkids on FaceTime? Or Skype? Or Google+ hangouts or any other high-tech ways we have of staying in touch?

I think not. Not even when...
My son-in-law is a pretty darn good dad. Not only does Preston squash scorpions, regularly take my grandsons to baseball games and ride the scary rides with Bubby at theme parks, he also reads to Bubby and Mac. As in, bedtime storybook readings.

Being the book-loving, storybook-reading grandma that...
My middle daughter, Megan, has always been a bit of a perfectionist, especially when it comes to the things that matter most to her.

As a student — from the first day of kindergarten through college graduation — Megan gave 110 percent, perfecting each and every assignment. (Even if that meant...
Here is a super simple (and inexpensive) way to keep kids occupied — and cool — on hot summer days.

What you do:
• Buy a ...
Big Mac
Three years ago yesterday, my adorable second grandson came into the world.
Now that's he's three, Baby Mac is no longer a baby — he's now officially Big Mac to me.
I can't think of...
Grandma's Briefs is for grandmothers and others. Bits on life's second act and the empty nest: the good, bad, humorous and heartwarming of being a baby boomer, grandparent, parent to adult children, wife and writer. Features include lifestyle articles, movie reviews, recipes, product reviews, auto test drives, grandma profiles, and more.
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Jim (aka PawDad) and Lisa (me)
Brianna (oldest daughter) and hubby Patrick with Benjamin, Robert, and James
Megan (middle daughter) with hubby Preston and Declan, Camden, and Brayden
Andrea (youngest daughter) with me at a recent concert
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