We just got back from visiting our daughter, son-in-law, and four year old granddaughter in the Washington, DC area. We had a great time! We’ve been fortunate to be able to use our Portal to “see and hear” them each week, but I have to say, there’s nothing like holding our granddaughter. My husband and I wish we could bottle that feeling!
We lived in the DC area years ago when my husband was in the Air Force. What a great area to live in. Now we’re “re”-enjoying Fall festivals, the Baltimore Aquarium, the Smithsonian, the parks all over the place, etc. with our granddaughter. It’s like having a déjà vu experience… sort of a bittersweet sensation — experiencing all of these fun activities with one of our children whom we visited these spots with when she was a four years old, as well as her own daughter who is now the same age!
We’re lucky to have our son who lives fifteen minutes away from our home in San Antonio. He’s so good about taking care of our eight year old “puppy” while we’re gone.
So, it’s good to be home – even though we miss our DC family!
Debby says
What a beautiful uplifting story! So glad to read of remarkable experiences like yours. A trip to cherish. Thanks for sharing.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Debby, thank you for the kind words. It’s difficult for my husband and I to live so far from this part of our family… Thanks, again!
Georgeann says
I am so glad you had the opportunity to travel.
your travels flooded me with memories. We lived for years in Baltimore and watched the aquarium come to fruition. We had a family pass for years and used it to see a portion at a when the children were little.
My in-laws lived in D.C. The access to the museums filled us with purpose as we visited them on weekends.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Georgeann, since my husband was in the Air Force, we were able to buy a military family pass to the Baltimore Aquarium when we live in the DC area. Our daughter is very fortunate to live in the DC (sort of Baltimore) area. It sounds like you, too, enjoyed all of the wonderful places there are in the area to explore with your little ones.
Ellen Byron says
How wonderful to experience all the DC has to offer through your granddaughter!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Ellen, it has been a real treat to get out there and “déjà vu” with my daughter and granddaughter. I’m guessing that my daughter may be getting tired of my “Oh, I remember when you and your brother……” stories!