Each summer we are blessed with a few days with each of our grandchildren individually. I love these times one on one - no siblings or mothers to interfere. The idea is not so much to spoil each one (although I think the amount of ice cream consumed might be over the home norm) as to give focused attention and be able to listen to what they have to say. We choose activities specifically for each child at the level of development and interest they have. This means I get to enjoy Chicago in all its varied glory!
This visit was the Horse Girl so we included a trail ride and horse show as well as state park hiking, movie, theater play. We watched the movies she likes without compromise and ate at restaurants we do not normally visit. And it is all great fun!
Because I am Christian grandparenting, I plan a service project of some kind for each visit - this one was buying food for 60 PADS lunches. The grocery store included "5th going into 6th grade" math and item location and estimating the total cost. Then we delivered it all to the church, demonstrating what a small part of the big process we have.
While at St. Mark's we looked at the icons on display and explored the chapel and alter and stained glass. It was not an extensive tour, but, since I had just spent time doing things important to her, she was willing to see some things important to us.
I love summer!
This visit was the Horse Girl so we included a trail ride and horse show as well as state park hiking, movie, theater play. We watched the movies she likes without compromise and ate at restaurants we do not normally visit. And it is all great fun!Because I am Christian grandparenting, I plan a service project of some kind for each visit - this one was buying food for 60 PADS lunches. The grocery store included "5th going into 6th grade" math and item location and estimating the total cost. Then we delivered it all to the church, demonstrating what a small part of the big process we have.
While at St. Mark's we looked at the icons on display and explored the chapel and alter and stained glass. It was not an extensive tour, but, since I had just spent time doing things important to her, she was willing to see some things important to us.
I love summer!
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