What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
I have recently had the privilege of hanging out with my three-year-old grandson while his daycare was closed for a few days. Having this private time with him was packed full of life lessons. Below are a few of my takeaways. 1. It’s time to ditch the stereotype of ‘little old grannies’ (and ‘grumpy old… Continue reading Life Lessons Taught to Me by a Three-Year-Old
For years (28 to be exact), my mother has been extolling the virtues of grandparenthood. “If I knew how wonderful it was to have grandchildren,” she has often said, “I would have had them first!” Last week, our daughter-in-law (DIL) stopped by for an overnight visit with our first grandson, Charlie, who has just turned… Continue reading Grandparenting
Retirement Reflections 