Tuesday SOL - 7/2/12 - It's Over - Our Girls have gone back home

It's hard to believe, but our two weeks with "our girls" is over.  We had such a delightful time (along with some challenges - Grandma & Grandpa aren't use to being around 2 year olds 24/7!).

They were great little travelers down here and back home - I am still on the lookout for the excavators, tractors, cows, horses, all different kinds of trucks and of course, Jeeps.  The list is endless as to what the girls noticed.

They got so excited to see the deer in our yard - sometimes up to 8 at a time.  One day the faun visited and laid down to rest - Momma was no where to be seen, although I'm sure she was nearby.  M & P always wanted to know "where deer go?"  

There were our visits to the lake  - they had fun playing in the sand and splashing Grandpa.  M tried to blow bubbles, but never quite got her mouth close enough to the water.  P cautiously sat and filled her bucket with sand.  Neither one of them wanted to leave.

We have pictures of the girls from day 1 to current as our computer screen saver.  They would just stand by the computer and watch the pictures scroll and comment with much surprise - "That's M or that's P - there's Mommy or Daddy".  It's hard to believe how quickly two years have gone by and how much they have changed, grown and developed.

We read many books (sometimes the same book 3 or 4 times at one sitting).  We watched the swimming trials for the Olympics and they were enthralled - when the swimmers got close to the end of the pool, P would say "turn around".

As Michelle listed last week, many events kept us busy and it was a great two weeks.  They are definitely Momma's girls, but they brought lots of joy and fun into our relatively quiet lives.

And, just to let you know - Max survived and has been getting lots of sleep (and extra lovin') since the girls left - although he keeps checking the bedroom to make sure they aren't hiding.  We will miss their comments, silly faces and antics and hugs, but soon enough we will get to see them again (and there is always our weekly Skype).




Comments

  1. drferreriblogspot.comJuly 3, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Wonderful memories for all of you!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    So glad it was such a fun and memorable visit. Your descriptions help me picture all the good times.

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  3. LynnJuly 3, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Sounds like 2 weeks of fun!!! Spending time with people we love is the best! Glad you were able to have this time with the "girls" ...there is nothing better!

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  4. Amy RuddJuly 3, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Judy,
    Glad you got to spend time with your girls! Also glad Max survived! It's sweet how you wrote from his perspective...you should make that in to a book...the Max Tales!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Amy

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  5. JenniferJuly 3, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful two weeks full of exciting adventures! I am so happy Max could keep us in the loop while you played with the girls. Glad you had such a great time! Hope you have a relaxing week. I think it might be Max's turn to go to the lake?

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  6. CarolJuly 3, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Sounds like big fun was had by all! And those are times the girls (and Max!) will never forget!

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  7. JulieJuly 3, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Oh the wonderful memories you are creating with your grandchildren. Spending time with my grandma is something I'll always treasure. It sounds like you all had a wonderful time.

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  8. Peg DJuly 3, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    So descriptive! I can feel your pride and love in your writing.

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  9. ChrisJuly 4, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    It sounds like the two weeks went so quickly. What a lovely chunk of time to spend with all the girls!

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