This was the weekend for Kassidy's visit, and it warmed up nicely this afternoon so Kassidy finally broke out the bottle of bubbles my Wife picked up a few months ago. It didn't last too long, but I believe she enjoyed the few minutes she was making bubbles. She is growing up so fast, and I know the time is coming when her interests will change, and coming to Grandma & Grandpas won't be as much fun as it used to be. She is playing basketball now, so I suspect she will soon become busy with sports, and then the boys. Oh no, I can hardly wait. We are enjoying it while it lasts.
Beautiful photo of her. She is beautiful. You can still be connected, the activities will change, but I bet she'll always love some time with her grandparents :-)
She's lovely, Rick! Nice capture...I would frame that photo for her and give it to her at Xmas along with some other gift. This is priceless. I worry too, that the time is coming when I will lose my coolness. I hope that we can still stay connected forever in some way.
Oh... my niece is going to come to that age as well soon. Riley is 12 and - even though I'm the favourite Aunty - I know that once she really gets into high school, all the interests and fun things will change; and soon boys and sports and new girlfriends will take over her life. :)
Savouring these times is vital as it's now when these lovely children begin to turn into adults; but it's hard for them because of how confused those hormones make it for them.
Yes- you just have to enjoy each stage as it is. So it's nice that she still enjoys the bubbles but my guess is that she'll still enjoy the visits, they just won't happen as often. Nice shot!
Well at least you are realistic & know what to expect !! She will fill her days with growing interests which is as it should be but I'm sure not forget you & her Grandma !
Such a lovely shot of your granddaughter Rick.
I know how you feel, the years are slipping by so quickly& they grow even more quickly. She is a beautiful girl.
Oh Rick, that's what Christine (my wife) talk about. Our grand daughter is 8 now and her mum brings her over to our house and we take her to school and pick her up after, take her to our house where she has lunch and does her homework till her parents come for her. This will soon be over when she starts secondary school. We will miss seeing her everyday.
It's a way of life. how old is she now. I'm sure she'll always love her grandpa.. enjoy her company as often as you can. time goes by too fast. she is turning into a fine looking young lady.
LOL. You will still be special and important to her, though. She will choose her boyfriends based on the relationships she sees her parents and grandparents having. I know, I know, it all happens too fast (: Enjoy the bubbles, lol
What a beautiful portrait of her. They do grow up so quickly. I am so glad you have the opportunity to enjoy her now and give her role models to live up to. Great shot.
Nice photo and memories that will go with it. They certainly do grow up too fast and "yes" interest in boys will most certainly trump Grandma and Grandpa. Enjoy it while you can.
Yes, but Rick, as she gets older she'll still be visiting you to get away from the 'busy sports, and then the boys' Your place will be like a sort of oasis! Plus, it's very difficult to pass by the opportunity to blow bubbles every once in a while.
Savouring these times is vital as it's now when these lovely children begin to turn into adults; but it's hard for them because of how confused those hormones make it for them.
I know how you feel, the years are slipping by so quickly& they grow even more quickly. She is a beautiful girl.