tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post1477663771675883527..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: City Wonders and Wanders, A Granddaughter's versionmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-53249133304675877072012-09-15T18:04:55.364-07:002012-09-15T18:04:55.364-07:00Ahh, Nola and Nana. Such a lovely time, such spec...Ahh, Nola and Nana. Such a lovely time, such special memories. Being a grandma brings us such wonder and grace.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-17678802969918717352012-08-03T21:28:10.106-07:002012-08-03T21:28:10.106-07:00Lovely to think back on those memories of grandma&...Lovely to think back on those memories of grandma's house and television shows long gone. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-62849076367982455332012-08-03T21:27:16.904-07:002012-08-03T21:27:16.904-07:00My middle daughter, Nola's aunt, is the one wh...My middle daughter, Nola's aunt, is the one who really indulges her on sleepovers. They stay up really late, watch DVDs and eat sushi and candy (probably more of the latter).<br />Such fun!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37508159436426580192012-08-03T21:26:18.798-07:002012-08-03T21:26:18.798-07:00It's truly magical, isn't it?!It's truly magical, isn't it?!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78493709558768450022012-08-03T11:24:49.364-07:002012-08-03T11:24:49.364-07:00She is very lucky to have you to spend this specia...She is very lucky to have you to spend this special time with, and you her too of course. I do remember that wonderful fizzing sense of excitement of staying up late and doing things that were not part of the normal week. For me it was simply being allowed to stay up later than usual at my grandmother's house and watch The Black and White Minstrel Show in my pyjamas!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6337799200079808792012-08-02T10:14:09.120-07:002012-08-02T10:14:09.120-07:00Sounds like it was a wonderful day! I love being w...Sounds like it was a wonderful day! I love being with my granddaughter and am thankful that she lives nearby. She loves to stay up late when she sleeps over (and I indulge her) -- shhh, don't tell Mommy!!<br />Grandchildren are definitely the magical part of our lives...SarahBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14055028254076342358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78036989769152394652012-08-01T21:44:06.426-07:002012-08-01T21:44:06.426-07:00Lucky Nola. Lucky Nana. Such sweet memories you ar...Lucky Nola. Lucky Nana. Such sweet memories you are building together. <br /><br />I'm finding such joy in being a Nana - more than I could have imagined. It's as if the magic of childhood visits once again.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88123078080184208312012-08-01T09:20:50.902-07:002012-08-01T09:20:50.902-07:00Thanks, and sorry. . . I am lucky, and I can only ...Thanks, and sorry. . . I am lucky, and I can only imagine how sad/frustrated I'd feel if more distance separated us. We've been lucky to have these almost three years with so much time together, and I really hope that continues. I don't take if for granted at all.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70156942258651193972012-08-01T09:19:21.190-07:002012-08-01T09:19:21.190-07:00Thanks, terri -- It's a fun gig, isn't it?...Thanks, terri -- It's a fun gig, isn't it?!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4097370958731745992012-08-01T09:18:32.491-07:002012-08-01T09:18:32.491-07:00It's a lovely perspective on the world, I have...It's a lovely perspective on the world, I have to say. Glad you enjoyed the post.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-67576710570761318462012-08-01T09:17:47.833-07:002012-08-01T09:17:47.833-07:00I'm pretty sure they'd be marketable, no?I'm pretty sure they'd be marketable, no?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54747267851475003592012-08-01T09:17:20.068-07:002012-08-01T09:17:20.068-07:00They really are joyful!They really are joyful!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11518997829724385762012-08-01T09:16:23.139-07:002012-08-01T09:16:23.139-07:00Hope so -- especially if we retell the story to ke...Hope so -- especially if we retell the story to keep the memory fresh . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58476072484795889692012-08-01T09:15:35.236-07:002012-08-01T09:15:35.236-07:00thanks, Lesleythanks, Lesleymaterfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-18837198175552339052012-08-01T09:15:07.422-07:002012-08-01T09:15:07.422-07:00Yes, the nighttime city was not really part of my ...Yes, the nighttime city was not really part of my childhood, although even glimpses of those lights on the way home, from the car window, were exciting.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61239868570853842142012-08-01T08:44:23.923-07:002012-08-01T08:44:23.923-07:00What a magical evening - I got it, really got it. ...What a magical evening - I got it, really got it. This post was lovely, but it made me miss my grandsons so much. That one-to-one time is precious. Four years old is a wonderful stage and you're so lucky to be close enough to take part in it!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-924935525552369272012-08-01T00:34:33.851-07:002012-08-01T00:34:33.851-07:00Oh, I can just tell what a lovely grandmother you ...Oh, I can just tell what a lovely grandmother you are to hear these stories...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89002270303828590832012-07-31T22:59:30.196-07:002012-07-31T22:59:30.196-07:00You captured it so beautifully. I have no grandchi...You captured it so beautifully. I have no grandchildren yet...but I'm really looking forward to seeing the magic of the world through their eyes!<br />Lovely post. Thank you.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88355993251964768732012-07-31T20:16:43.178-07:002012-07-31T20:16:43.178-07:00I can see this so well through Nola's eyes, as...I can see this so well through Nola's eyes, as you tell it. And can I have one of those dresses with the princess button please?LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-74781411007245639362012-07-31T19:49:35.186-07:002012-07-31T19:49:35.186-07:00Ah yes, truly joyful moments for both of you. Ell...Ah yes, truly joyful moments for both of you. ElleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85547835806678281332012-07-31T11:08:42.448-07:002012-07-31T11:08:42.448-07:00Lucky Nola! It does sound magical - I can imagine ...Lucky Nola! It does sound magical - I can imagine she'll remember that night for years to come. P.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-48418060971970226382012-07-31T09:55:58.962-07:002012-07-31T09:55:58.962-07:00I feel like I was with you both, what a precious p...I feel like I was with you both, what a precious post mater.<br />You've captured the mood perfectly.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-82776620766556367252012-07-31T09:24:15.891-07:002012-07-31T09:24:15.891-07:00Oh yes, and you've captured the essence of it ...Oh yes, and you've captured the essence of it so well. Staying up late on summer evenings was nothing short of magical. It must be even more so with all of the city's sights, sounds and smells.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.com