Let's Begin

Blogging. It seems like veryone is doing it, so why not me? Blogging I mean. Isn't it just like speaking to yourself? It can't be hard or can it? Initially, I thought it was easy but right from the get-go, I decided I really do want to say something of worth. How can that be? Do I mean to say that I don't always say things of worth? Ok, I guess I can let others decide on that! It's up to the rest of you to decide whether you want to check in or not. This blog is finally something just for ME!



It is harder than you might think. Random thoughts are always in my mind but anything of worth? Well, that might be a different story. That is not to say that I don't think of important things...I do! It's just that what arrives on this paper might not be of interest to you - only me.



Well, let me tell you a bit about myself. I am a young gramma (as my blog states). We have one daughter and son in law and three grandchildren (with one new one due in one week). That will be exciting. Who is having 4 kids these days except moviestars! Well, guess we are! My daughter is a hard worker, she works part time, looks after kids and is involved in her church. She has more energy than me but then she is 20 years younger! That says it all!



My husband and I are both retired from our 'career' jobs but continue to take on part time jobs that interest us. Things we would never have done when we were young but now just want to get a 'feel' for what it would be like. We are very happy with our lives. I have two brothers (and wives) who also are retired and travel around the country (3-6 months in USA and the rest here in Canada). Doing things while they are still physically able. Us? Well, we don't have the same urge to travel as much. We like it here in Alberta, we like the 4 seasons and we like our church family and all our volunteer involvements. Right now, we are happy to stay put.



Our daughter and kids live in another city so we want to travel to see them every 3-4 months also. Don't want those grandkids forgetting about us. It's true about grandkids - you love them more (almost) than your own kids. Guess it is because you are not 'as responsible' for them as you were your own. Raising them is left to your own children. We just have to love them. That, my friend, is so easy to do. Especially when you have grandkids are great as ours!



Ok, well, maybe this is a good start for the first blog. Who knows what I will end up thinking about later. No guarantees whether it is later today, or later in the week, or later in the month. Remember, this blog is for me anyway. Perhaps you can tune in again just to see if I ever have any real important thoughts!