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Family Matters: My ds is ENGAGED! YIPPEE! INSTANT GRANDMAHOOD!  |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 11:47:31 AM
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As I got out of my car in a mall(yes, the first time I've gone mall shopping in YEARS!), something told me to call my ds and wish him and his girlfriend happy new year. He didn't answer, so I left a message. About 30 minutes later, as I was holding a couple of sweaters in my hand, my phone rang. I flipped the lid and cheerily said: "Happy New Year to you both, Doug!" To which he answered: "You, too, mom. And I have some good news! We're engaged!" I cried. Happy tears. Almost on my new sweaters! I'm not a crier, so I was surprised at myself. And she has the cutest three year old little girl named Ellie! I think 08 is going to be a GOOD year! If it's good for them, it's good for me! So I'll be needing advice on this 'how to be a good grandma' thing. How about it, Nancy Jo??? Mary Beth??? Calling all grannies!? :D
Farmgirl Sister #50
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 11:49:51 AM
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So exciting!!! Hope Ellie shares a love of doll babies that her new Nan? Gran? does!!! Congratulations, Janice. Great way to kick off the New Year!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"... NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
    
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 12:12:03 PM
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How exciting for you!! Being a grandma is the best! My oldest son (who is the dad of my only grandchild...who is a perfect 5 year old named Kayla) is engaged now too, to a gal with two adorable kids...arn't we lucky!??
Jenny in Utah Proud Farmgirl sister #24 Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
    
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 12:14:06 PM
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Janice, How exciting for you! Put those antique paper dolls away quick. You will have a lot of fun. Such a cute age. Will they all be nearby? Nancy Jo
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 12:18:05 PM
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Yup, Nancy Jo. She is now living in Cincinnati. But, sadly, she and her parents do not get along. And her friends are Doug's friends, so she is coming here! I told her to tell Doug that we'd give them six acres to build a house on in Irvington! :D We laughed! Country life is the worst nightmare of my poor, tech geek ds! ROFLOL!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" 'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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downbranchroad
True Blue Farmgirl
   
374 Posts
Joy
Southern
KY
USA
374 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 6:29:18 PM
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I am so happy for you! My daughter got married in Oct. so maybe I will be a grandma before too many years. ha Think it might be at least 2 years :(.
Appalachian Girl Jem
*If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got.
My new blog! http://downbranchroad.blogspot.com |
Edited by - downbranchroad on Jan 02 2008 6:36:54 PM |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2008 : 7:51:06 PM
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Janice, Happy Dance for you, a grandma you will be and girl it is the best. Just love on her and her mommie and daddie and you will be just right girl. What a wonderful New Years gift!!!!! CS
listening to the quiet moments Farmgirl #39 www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 07:26:41 AM
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Janice, you already have all the qualifications for being a good Grandma. You earned them with your tears of happiness and joy at your Instant Grandmahood. No worries, your heart will show you the way.
I am a 5-time grandma from my DH's daughter and son, and trust me, a three-year old girl named Ellie is going to steal your heart totally. Sounds like she's going to be a lucky little girl, too.
One word ... ENJOY!
Jo
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Edited by - Hideaway Farmgirl on Jan 07 2008 07:27:19 AM |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
1599 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 09:43:51 AM
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Being a grandma is LOTS better than being a mom! I love my kids but the grandkids are a heckuva lot more fun! I spoil them rotten then leave it to my daughter to keep them straightened out. I've told her I'm on my g-kids side so don't look to me for help...within reason of course.
Congratulations!
Winona :-)
When you lose, don't lose the lesson!!
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Patty MorningRamble
True Blue Farmgirl
  
65 Posts
Patty
Keene
TX
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 6:07:29 PM
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Being a Grammie is just the all time best thing. I have two grandbabies, one is 8 months and lives 7 houses down the road and another one that is just 5 months old and lives about 15 miles from us. I have enjoyed these wee ones so much. I know you will have a wonderful time being a grandmother. These little ones are so much fun to sew for, knit for and kiss on !
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
    
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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