tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7179079602466626338..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: A child in the houseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28506483447724821142012-10-28T22:31:56.839+10:002012-10-28T22:31:56.839+10:00Oh this is a feel good post it is just like one of...Oh this is a feel good post it is just like one of those big warm hugs my Grandma used to give. Boundless love and trust from people who take care of you and are always there. I have great memories of my Grandparents and I feel sorry for those who never experience this kind of love and support, there is nothing more valuable to a child and future adult.<br />Grandparents are a vital part of a child'd life and you and Opa are nurturing the feelings of generations to come.<br />I am so happy you will get to enjoy more of that nurturing.<br />Oh I cannot wait to be and Oma or Grandma.<br />I love a noisy house full of giggles and love. BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62574043067986677842012-10-24T14:42:24.175+10:002012-10-24T14:42:24.175+10:00What a wonderful post! Good to see Hanno about loo...What a wonderful post! Good to see Hanno about looking very well and healthy. So glad to see he is healing well.<br /><br />I felt as though we got to follow sweet little Jamie around on his adventures for the day. I know it's stating the obvious but I cannot believe how fast he is growing!!! What a cutie, I can just imagine his talking and playing and having fun while at your home. Enjoy your visit what beautiful memories are being made. Hugs :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673470550534877117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2811589854794663152012-10-24T10:26:31.051+10:002012-10-24T10:26:31.051+10:00Lovely post RhondaLovely post RhondaDaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544561530618570093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-372664677568900752012-10-24T09:19:37.836+10:002012-10-24T09:19:37.836+10:00That is lovely! I think this is how my parents fee...That is lovely! I think this is how my parents feel when we show up. Even though my youngest sister is about four months younger than my oldest son (I am the oldest of eleven,, and we are spaced out a little)my siblings are quieter than my children o_OMrsYubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13019497898869099915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19478040247938764052012-10-24T04:25:01.246+10:002012-10-24T04:25:01.246+10:00You are absolutely right about the energy that a c...You are absolutely right about the energy that a child brings to our homes. When my son was little I said the house actually vibrated when he was awake. Now he brings his 4 kids to visit and the house almost jumps off the foundation. Thanks for reminding me of that memory. Christine Somershttp://www.footsteps.bznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36194454605318523612012-10-24T03:54:08.821+10:002012-10-24T03:54:08.821+10:00Rhonda, Jamie is so, so darling ~ I'm sure you...Rhonda, Jamie is so, so darling ~ I'm sure you can't get enough of him! My house is always full of young children so I love reading about your quiet mornings and serene goings-on. Hope you enjoy the visit ~ it's so nice that they'll be living closeby. Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65503662921222623222012-10-24T03:34:58.604+10:002012-10-24T03:34:58.604+10:00Children make you see even your own homes differen...Children make you see even your own homes differently. As they go here and there exploring and trying and looking they show us things we did not notice ourselves! Jamie is so cute!!! I used to love visiting the family farms. There were never any bought toys of any kind there for us. Why would there be? There was so much nature and animals and people to see and interact with we wouldn't have had time! We learned so much that to this day affects our lives. SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7234646435809044272012-10-24T00:23:56.277+10:002012-10-24T00:23:56.277+10:00A beautiful post Rhonda! And Jamie has certainly g...A beautiful post Rhonda! And Jamie has certainly grown a lot; lovely photos and captions :-)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594244181463706442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29075827481445110582012-10-23T23:35:50.451+10:002012-10-23T23:35:50.451+10:00What a beautiful boy. Such a blessing to see your ...What a beautiful boy. Such a blessing to see your home and yard through a child's eyes. My grandbabes change my perspective every time they visit. And how lovely to see your green grass as I woke up to a blanket of white snow this morning in Montana, which of course is also lovely. Enjoy your little visitor.Susan D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32391342556909529052012-10-23T22:14:24.803+10:002012-10-23T22:14:24.803+10:00It is a priviledge to share in these moments, and ...It is a priviledge to share in these moments, and to know that we are shaping young lives. It reminds me of my late Dad. He just loved our adopted children - unconditionally, even though there was an enormous age difference, however they seemed to share that wonderful 'connection' between one another. Just being with each other was beautiful to watch. Such moments can never be lost, as we share their journey of discovery and fascination of the world around them.<br /><br />A family is a wonderful thing. Let's celebrate and affirm each member for what they uniquely bring to our lives!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13681924617405376352012-10-23T22:08:35.788+10:002012-10-23T22:08:35.788+10:00Rhonda,
I love that 'egg' picture. Too ado...Rhonda,<br />I love that 'egg' picture. Too adorable. Reminds me of collecting eggs whilst visiting my own grandparents. Amazing how simple things bring the happiest memories. I know there is a lesson there.<br /><br />Vicki<br />Trinidad & Tobago<br />p.s. love those flowers. They look like what we call 'easter lilies'.<br />p.s.s. Lovely to see Hanno feeling better and pottering around with his grandkid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48425582158650552402012-10-23T18:59:34.556+10:002012-10-23T18:59:34.556+10:00A lovely family day, you just can't beat it ca...A lovely family day, you just can't beat it can you, the sound of a child's laughter ringing through the house.<br /><br />Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55381442148662496472012-10-23T17:41:07.569+10:002012-10-23T17:41:07.569+10:00Rachael, we love these visits. It feels so good to...Rachael, we love these visits. It feels so good to have the family back here. Hopefully, a little later down the track when your parents don't work ful-ltime, there will be lots of visiting going on over there. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81880906033771142422012-10-23T17:39:23.818+10:002012-10-23T17:39:23.818+10:00I'm pleased you felt that, Simple Living.I'm pleased you felt that, Simple Living.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73507859958014470482012-10-23T17:04:50.718+10:002012-10-23T17:04:50.718+10:00Rhonda, your post and pictures today remind me so ...Rhonda, your post and pictures today remind me so much of when I was a child and would visit my grandmother's farm. I have such strong, emotional and happy memories of those days, as I'm sure your grandsons will too. My children don't see their grandparents much as my folks still work fulltime, and that always makes my heart a little sad.<br />It's also good to hear from a grandparent how much joy you receive from the visits - it reminds me that my children are not a chore to their grandparents, but a delight.<br />Hope you had a lovely day,<br />RachaelRachaelhttp://www.balanceandbliss.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46772453486697524192012-10-23T16:46:15.708+10:002012-10-23T16:46:15.708+10:00Most of the time, when I read your post... I end u...Most of the time, when I read your post... I end up geting knowledge, know how, inspirations...but today, I felt I went to spent an enjoyable time with your family of various age group - yet as one...love it :-)Annie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090526620020692343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25516335755562084562012-10-23T13:05:41.462+10:002012-10-23T13:05:41.462+10:00Jane, use cotton netting or a loose weave muslin. ...Jane, use cotton netting or a loose weave muslin. Cut into a circle and hem, then crochet a longish lacy edge that you attach about 10 beads to. To edging needs to be fairly heavy to prevent the cover from blowing off the jug if used outside.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78637959261675717702012-10-23T12:41:36.532+10:002012-10-23T12:41:36.532+10:00Hi Rhonda
a question a little off the track, but ...Hi Rhonda<br /><br />a question a little off the track, but I am interested to make some beaded cloth food covers for summer and notice that you use these. What fabric do you use and how do you make them?<br /><br />Jane<br />Gold CoastAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87279342372730695972012-10-23T12:28:09.458+10:002012-10-23T12:28:09.458+10:00He is so cute!He is so cute!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281951290036529118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19612347824425456602012-10-23T11:34:21.988+10:002012-10-23T11:34:21.988+10:00What a handsome Grandson you have....wishing you a...What a handsome Grandson you have....wishing you all joyful days together. Jenny Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021041535762298271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27575804387887108052012-10-23T11:19:50.757+10:002012-10-23T11:19:50.757+10:00He is totally gorgeous and growing so fast...I lov...He is totally gorgeous and growing so fast...I love this age group...so interested in everything and generally busy :) Lovely that they will be closer to you both...I loved my relationship with my grandparents...unfaultering in their love and a constant in our lives even with many km's in betweenJacaranda https://www.blogger.com/profile/12268308647436628895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46419359132293481072012-10-23T09:51:15.053+10:002012-10-23T09:51:15.053+10:00What a beautiful grandchild! We have already had t...What a beautiful grandchild! We have already had the raising of 6 grandchildren, but with two unmarried sons - well there is always hope. And three of my grands are marrying age now, so the potential for great grands is looming. And I'm prepared - have saved the good story books and hand-made toys and dolls - ready and waiting I should guess.Patty@inStitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008067462064666901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29607775393970081392012-10-23T09:45:16.735+10:002012-10-23T09:45:16.735+10:00What a lovely time it is when the grandkids pop ar...What a lovely time it is when the grandkids pop around. Our two were visiting over the weekend and they love running around the garden paths. They discovered some loofas that needed to be peeled and de-seeded and got a bit enthusiastic about flinging seeds everywhere while they shook the loofas. Now I will see the results of their visit popping up all over the garden and remember their laughter as they watched seeds being flung far a wide! I am definitely more patient as a grandparent than I was as a parent!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50169845656914793252012-10-23T09:33:55.461+10:002012-10-23T09:33:55.461+10:00GOLLY he has gotten so big. You are so right about...GOLLY he has gotten so big. You are so right about them growing up quickly.<br />Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553330657363385668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37370913035074787952012-10-23T09:33:22.745+10:002012-10-23T09:33:22.745+10:00what a wonderful post Rhonda,what a beautiful day....what a wonderful post Rhonda,what a beautiful day.xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com