This is my second blog written to capture memories made with our grandchildren. The link to my first blog, "Meet Our Grandchildren," is listed below in the right hand column. Hope you have time to read some of it. Our journey to becoming grandparents has been full of adventure and much love.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

This aptly describes my childhood. I could not have been born at a better time in this world of ours. Read and you will understand. WE ARE A GENERATION THAT WILL NEVER COME BACK A generation that walked to school and then walked back. A generation that did their homework alone to get out asap to play in the street. A generation that spent all their free time on the street with their friends. A generation that played hide and seek when dark. A generation that made mud cakes. A generation that collected sports cards. A generation that found, collected and washed & returned empty coke bottles to the local grocery store for 5 cents each. Then bought a Mountain Dew and candy bar with the money. A generation that made paper toys with their bare hands. A generation who bought vinyl albums to play on record players. A generation that collected photos and albums of clippings. A generation that played board games and cards on rainy days. A generation whose TV went off at midnight after playing the National Anthem. A generation that had parents who were there. A generation that laughed under the covers in bed so parents didn't know we were still awake. A generation that is passing and unfortunately it will never return!! I loved growing up when I did. I could not have had a better childhood. I only wish our grandchildren could grow up the way we did. We were a family of ten kids and we could always bring a friend to dinner at the very last minute. Mom would cook extra potatoes and vegetables. These were the very best days of my life. Trust me, our Mom was a saint!!❤ Hugs and kisses,