Taking a break from winter and veterinary medicine to enjoy some family time. I haven’t shared much lately about my family. As all grandparents know, hanging out with grandchildren is the best part of growing older. I remember people saying how amazing it was to have grandchildren and so much better than raising their own kids. I questioned if they loved their kids? I loved raising our 4 kids and would do it all over again if given the chance. Then about 5 years ago, I experienced being a Nene for the first time. As that little girl grew up and started to say Nene, I melted. I understood what others had told me for years. My husband and I are all in on being available whenever called upon to watch our 2 granddaughters July and Vienna. We had a trip to Arizona in November to enjoy time together as a family. It was wonderful to be all together since that rarely happens anymore.
The one thing I heard was my granddaughters missed the ocean. So that is where we are now. Already had this trip to the Florida gulf planned for my husband and I, why not bring the granddaughters. I know from experience how quickly the years fly by. Why not take this opportunity before July starts school to enjoy the ocean and all its wonder.
Our quiet vacation has now turned into 5 adults and 2 children for a week on the gulf shores. I sure hope they will have a warmer February like we have been experiencing here in Iowa. The girls will want to be on the beach and wind, rain, and cooler temperatures can hinder that. Whatever the weather we will be making memories to last a lifetime. I may need a vacation after our Florida vacation to rest up and
recuperate.
I will return next month with more veterinary information but for now I just want to enjoy the warm weather and time with family. Our days are getting longer, and we move the clocks ahead on March 8th. All great signs of turning the corner towards spring. Watch for the trees to start budding and spring flowers popping out of the earth. Take time to appreciate the warmth of the sun. Look for the baby calves and lambs in the pastures as you drive by. Spring can be a time of new beginnings not only for plants and animals but for people too. Find those little things that you can be grateful for and realize how blessed we are to experience the changes of the seasons in such dramatic and beautiful ways.
HAPPY SPRING TO ONE AND ALL.