Retirement Misadventures: They call me Nonny

I've been thinking about this blog lately and wondering why I haven't been writing about some of the places I've been. I have been traveling. Maybe not nearly as much as I had planned but I have found another excellent use of my time. For the last 2 years I have been babysitting my newest grandchild. What joy this has brought to my life!

I have 4 grandchildren and love them all dearly. The older three are developing their independence and lead busy lives filled with school, extracurricular activities, sports, etc. The oldest is even driving now! Where did the time go? When they were preschool age I was still working and managed to spend as much time with them as possible, always thankful that my family lived in the same county as me. I love watching them grow into adulthood, each different and remarkable in their own special way.

Golf, swimming, football, camping, worship, road trips... Everything is more special when any of these three accompany me. I look forward to much more fun with them doing things from the very simple to something more exciting. There are surprises around every corner.

The most recent addition to those that call me Nonny is now 2 yrs old. After my son passed, I had a hard time finding joy in my day but this one has created a new spark in my life. He is so much fun and reminds me that there are so many reasons to look forward to the day.

JT, as he is known, is so loving and smart. He cannot help but bring a smile to anyone's face. I am looking forward to watching him grow and happy to be a part of who he will become.

All this to say I have four excellent reasons to refocus my attention on how I live. While I still want to travel to exciting destinations and make more pilgrimages, I want to make sure to spend a majority of my time with family. This summer I focused on family trips and making memories with those I love the most. It really is all about having quality time with the special people in your life.

I am also planning on catching up on writing about some trips I've taken since my last posting almost two years ago. I've had some fun trips, seen some amazing places, and loved every minute - good times and not so good.