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empresspattiThe exodus from Life Journal has not escaped my notice. But, as usual, due to real life nonsense, I’m late to the party. I’ve missed all y’all and hope you find me here, so I can continue to read about your lives while wishing that I posted more often.
It’s a Whole Thing these days.
Quick Summary of the period from 2/22/21 to 2/22/22.
Daughter announced pregnancy. Life changed on the spot.
Mr. Wonderful and I sold our Decatur Ga home (which to my everlasting surprise, I miss!) and moved back to Maryland. We live in my Parent’s former home, which is down the street from our Daughter who lives in our former home. A circle of life kinda thing. I turned into my Mother and, after years of looking the part, into NanaPat.
Daughter & SIL produced Henry last September on Mr. W’s birthday. Never topping that gift. He’s a beautiful, happy and sweet little guy that brings us joy. I haven’t been around a baby for a long time. So special and so exhausting. They are amazing parents.
I swear, I learn more from my kids than any other place.
My Mother died at the age of 91 1/2 at the beginning of December. After all the years of joy and care, I was horrified that my sorrow was tempered with a sort of relief. She was suffering and it was over. It also marks the first time since I had my children that I don’t have to care for anyone. Surprisingly hard to wrap my head around.
In a EPIC cosmic joke of timing, Daughter’s maternity leave ended last Thursday. SO she’s back at CNN just in time for WWIII. My career had been ABC News and CNN, so I’m well aware of the joys of newborns and managing a career in the news business. SPOILER: Stressful.
Mr. Wonderful has decided to retire. He’s been working from home since March of 2020, so at least I’m used to having him around all day. BUT this is a huge change and also makes me realize how much of our life is in the past.
I’m not articulating my feelings very well, don't mean to gloom. I’m lucky, we have the means and stability to not work anymore.
BUT: Past is not longer prologue. It’s most of our lives. Good time lie ahead, but boy howdy, long road in the rearview!
2022 seems like a brand new chapter: Grandson, retirement, much fewer responsibilities. I’m going to be cruising for some good trouble!
PS - if anyone can point me to a place to snag icons, thank you in advance.
It’s a Whole Thing these days.
Quick Summary of the period from 2/22/21 to 2/22/22.
Daughter announced pregnancy. Life changed on the spot.
Mr. Wonderful and I sold our Decatur Ga home (which to my everlasting surprise, I miss!) and moved back to Maryland. We live in my Parent’s former home, which is down the street from our Daughter who lives in our former home. A circle of life kinda thing. I turned into my Mother and, after years of looking the part, into NanaPat.
Daughter & SIL produced Henry last September on Mr. W’s birthday. Never topping that gift. He’s a beautiful, happy and sweet little guy that brings us joy. I haven’t been around a baby for a long time. So special and so exhausting. They are amazing parents.
I swear, I learn more from my kids than any other place.
My Mother died at the age of 91 1/2 at the beginning of December. After all the years of joy and care, I was horrified that my sorrow was tempered with a sort of relief. She was suffering and it was over. It also marks the first time since I had my children that I don’t have to care for anyone. Surprisingly hard to wrap my head around.
In a EPIC cosmic joke of timing, Daughter’s maternity leave ended last Thursday. SO she’s back at CNN just in time for WWIII. My career had been ABC News and CNN, so I’m well aware of the joys of newborns and managing a career in the news business. SPOILER: Stressful.
Mr. Wonderful has decided to retire. He’s been working from home since March of 2020, so at least I’m used to having him around all day. BUT this is a huge change and also makes me realize how much of our life is in the past.
I’m not articulating my feelings very well, don't mean to gloom. I’m lucky, we have the means and stability to not work anymore.
BUT: Past is not longer prologue. It’s most of our lives. Good time lie ahead, but boy howdy, long road in the rearview!
2022 seems like a brand new chapter: Grandson, retirement, much fewer responsibilities. I’m going to be cruising for some good trouble!
PS - if anyone can point me to a place to snag icons, thank you in advance.
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Date: 2022-02-28 01:49 pm (UTC)Icons: try
https://Lessa_Perrie.dreamwidth.org/profile
She just asks that you recognize that you got them from her in comments
Hope that helps, I need some too!
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Date: 2022-03-01 08:45 pm (UTC)https://100fandomicons.dreamwidth.org/
https://fandom-icons.dreamwidth.org/profile
https://icontalking.dreamwidth.org/ (good place to see where icon events are happening if you're on the lookout for particular fandoms)
https://nexticon.dreamwidth.org/profile
https://smallbatchicons.dreamwidth.org/profile