From one end to the other
Please pardon me today, as I am a wee bit busy.
My mother has left my 95-year old grandmother in my care while she visits my brother in another state. She only speaks Cantonese, and walks very slow with a cane.
Did I mention I also have a 3 1/2 year old daughter? She only speaks English and Toddler-nese, and runs very fast with sharp objects.
I’m the only one in the house right now who speaks all three languages and has permanent teeth.
So you’ll have to excuse my short post today.
I have to make sure no one is turning the knobs on my sinks and stove unsupervised.
Or is climbing up and down the stairs alone.
Everyone’s food is cut into small pieces.
And NO vitamin swapping is taking place.
Because really. Who can actually turn down a Gummy Vite?
such a sweet picture. Its so nice that your babisodes will have photos of her and her great grandma.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 11:43 pm
That picture is so precious! Thanks so much for sharing it.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 12:22 am
that photo is incredible. Seriously, you have to frame that. You know, in your spare time which you clearly have plenty of
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March 23rd, 2009 at 12:29 am
Aww such a sweet photo!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 am
That.is.an.awesome.photo! An.instant.treasure.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 4:24 am
OMG, that is a beautiful picture. Priceless.
I hope you made it through the day without totally losing it! lol
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March 23rd, 2009 at 5:08 am
Good luck on your balancing act!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 7:31 am
What a lovely photo…cherish these times – no matter how challenging!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 7:43 am
That picture is priceless, just like the post. I love the humor.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 7:46 am
that photo takes my breath away.
my guess is it captures the only calm moment you will have. good luck!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 9:26 am
Wow that last photo is a gem!
I know I can’t turn down a Gummy Vite. Or three. ;o)
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March 23rd, 2009 at 10:57 am
That picture is so awesome. If you ever see a photo contest, you should enter it.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 11:11 am
What an incredible picture! I know I am just echoing everyone else, but it really is good. I love that you get to spend some time with your grandmother. Good luck these next few days, and make some memories!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 11:28 am
Awwww, that picture is adorable. I hope you have a wonderful visit!
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:29 am
Great post,and yes you do have your plate kinda full.Hugs my bklogging friend.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 11:32 am
Take a deep breath. Let it out. Feel better?
You may be swamped, but the chance for your daughter to get to know her great-grandmother? Priceless.
And kudos for speaking your family’s language. I hope you intend to teach your daughter–languages are SO useful. Especially in the global economy. You’ll be giving her a headstart that few youngsters have.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Aww…no swapping of vitamins? I love that photo. Have a great time. Just focus on the two of them and let everything else go.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Oh my gosh..you are just so funny!!!!
But in all seriousness….what a great picture!!!!!!!! I can imagine all the stories your grandmother can share with your daughter! All her life experiences!!!!!!! I think that is so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I think Grandma deserves a gummy vite. Mmm! I didn’t know you spoke Cantonese! That’s pretty cool! Glad you’re back. I missed you!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Good luck with your two charges. And that photo speaks volumes – love it!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Good luck with your two charges. And that photo speaks volumes – love it!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Oh, that photo is just so sweet, I miss my Grandma!
And WOOT to your 3 languages…good luck!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Have fun! The photo of Babisodes and her great-grandmother is precious.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
You will get through the day, you will get through the day….repeat 100X. I love the picture!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
That pic is wonderful!
And I can only imagine what’s going on over there right now
March 23rd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
That sounds like a day in my house:-) My 67-year-old mother lives with us:-)
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March 23rd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Wouldn’t it be fabulous if your daughter were to pick up some of the Cantonese? It would be so easy for her to do if you talk to your grandmother in cantonese. I speak some German and have on and off tried to teach my boys.
I love the pic of them together. Boy she will love that when she gets older.
Vanessa
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March 23rd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
I bet your day is really really busy.
It’s funny how so many things can be found in common with the very young and the very old that you never realized before. Enjoy the visit, for all the differences I bet it’s still a wonderful one.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 4:20 pm
This is precious.
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I love this photo of them together…it’s so sweet!
March 23rd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Wow, 95 and 3! That must be how my daughter feels when she has her two and her husbands 93 year old grandfather, only he speaks English as do all the others — only at 93 he doesn’t hear very well.
The picture is definitely a keeper — one to be treasured. So even though you are feeling a bit overwhelmed (I mean vitamins mustn’t be traded) try to relish the moments.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Great picture…I can’t imagine how busy they both must keep you:)
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March 23rd, 2009 at 6:38 pm
That photo is priceless! Take as many pictures as you can! There’s only one picture in existence with Little Grandma (my great-gran) and I – how I wish there were more!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Stunning photo. It looks like they’re communicating just fine.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 7:19 pm
What an amazing picture. They may not speak the same language – but somehow I think they understand each other.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Aww cute picture and the post cracked me up
You mean great grandma can’t have chewy vitamins? Gaw.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Holy cow, what an amazing Great Grand-Ma photo!!!
And posts never “need” to be long, just long enough to say a little something. And this was exquisite, Sandy.
lol on the teeth observation.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 9:13 pm
What a sweet picture! & a hilarious post.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 9:26 pm
That photo is the most precious and amazing photograph I’ve ever seen. I just love it! Babisodes will LOVE it when she grows up; absolutely priceless.
I didn’t realize you spoke all 3 languages! *lol* Toddlerese scares me! (I think I could learn Cantonese if I really really tried; but the toddler thing? NO WAY!)
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March 23rd, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Wow sounds like you have your hands full! What a beautiful photo!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I used to tell people I spoke “Computer Boy”. He had a tendency to mumble but I understood every word he said. So, I am not surprised that you speak 3 languages, which is very cool.
I love your sense of humor about caring for the child and the adult. Lovely photo too. A keeper.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Oh My Goodness … I love that photo. It is priceless. And you totally have your hands full today. I do not envy you AT ALL. Either one by themselves might be hard but both is difficult to say the least. And again, that photo is priceless. I just love it.
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March 23rd, 2009 at 9:46 pm
OMGoodness! How did you do that affect on the photo? That is a beautiful shot
Fun post!
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March 23rd, 2009 at 10:39 pm
LMAO! How funny and so very cute! All kidding aside, this is very precious for Babisodes…this time with Great-Grandmomisodes will be invaluable! My kids get to see my grandmother every day. They have no idea how special this time in their lives really is. But they will!
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March 24th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Beautiful post! We don`t all have the luxury to share the grands to our kids. Enjoy the time together!
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March 24th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Oh, that’s a BEAUTIFUL picture! Wonderful expression! Love it! Great post too.
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March 24th, 2009 at 7:49 am
That picture is just wonderful.
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March 24th, 2009 at 11:27 am
I love that picture of Great Grannysodes and Babisodes! It’s really quite touching. Hope everything went well with your double-baby sitting day.
And I know a little bit of Toddler-nese. ..
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March 24th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
What an adorable picture!! Good luck keeping up with both of them!
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March 24th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Oh that’s so sweet!
March 24th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
You will cherish that picture forever. As hectic as this week will be, babisodes is so fortunate to have this opportunity!
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March 24th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
What a fun picture you can treasure! Hope the day went smooth.
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March 24th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Oh I love the picture and the experience. My dad is alot older than most people my age, he is 93. But he seems like someone more in his 80’s. I do spend many moments with my kids and parents and it is interesting.
Nice Post
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March 24th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
That picture is precious, and I am sure one that will be remembered.
So funny how the “circle” of life goes isn’t it.
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March 24th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
How do your capture such great moments on film?
March 24th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I love your daughter’s expression!!
Hope you had a great cross-generational experience
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March 24th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I LOVE gummy vites. I just bought them for Braden and Mackenzie a week ago, but I make sure I get mine too.
Great photo! Have fun with the language barriers. Sounds like an adventure for sure!
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March 24th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I love that picture. I somewhat understand where you are coming from. My mother-in-law lives with us and although she is 52 you would have thought we had another kid living with us. She has sarcoidosis along with diabetes. She has so much medication that I’m not sure if she knows what they are for. Luckily I work outside of the home, but my poor husband doesn’t.
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March 24th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
What a beautiful pic!
My kids are half Japanese. They didn’t speak much Japanese until 2 years ago. Then I found a Japanese preschool. We are getting ready to go visit my husband’s family in Japan. I’m excited because this will be the first time that my kids will be able to speak directly with their grandparents and great grandmother too. But as I’m sure you already know, they don’t always need to speak the same language to communicate.
Good luck taking care of everyone!
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March 25th, 2009 at 12:20 am
OMG, the look on her face is PRICELESS!!
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March 25th, 2009 at 11:01 am
What a sweet picture!!!!
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March 25th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
amazing picture. We visited Professor x’s grandfather a few months ago. He speaks only Mandarin and is almost totally deaf. Professor X know about 100 words. Kinda difficult to communicate….
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March 25th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Great shot and a funny story. So very true.
March 26th, 2009 at 1:08 am
Too funny – Mom/caregiver/translator/etc.
Great photo that will make a wonderful keepsake.
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