Thursday, April 20, 2017

I Survived!

Some of you know that we had Baby M overnight last night. She arrived at 7:30 AM on Wednesday and stayed so her parents could go to a concert in Columbia after work. They came and picked her up around 1:15 AM today.

18 hours with a 9-month-old is not for sissies. No matter how cute they are.



Of course, she did nothing that her sweet mommy said she would do. When you're at Grandma's you do whatever you want to do. That includes exhausting Grandma.



We did survive! And I did have help as Baby M's Auntie Breezy was here all day. But let me just say that the admiration I have for single parents has grown tremendously. I don't know how they do it.

So, the next two pictures mean someone is sleepy. But this is not equal to the act of actual sleeping. Because Baby M is highly allergic to daytime sleeping or, as I call it, napping. Which is very important when you're the grandma because you aren't as young as you once were and tired comes much earlier now.



Auntie Breezy and I figured we'd get Baby M nice and tired by taking her to Shem Creek Park.



We went out around 9:00 while the weather was not yet sweltering and before the people came out. You can see the triangles on the Ravenel Bridge in the center of the next picture.



It was a nearly perfect morning. Why nearly? Because it was still a bit warm for me. Otherwise, gorgeous!


The scenery is pretty nice out there. Can you see the Ravenel Bridge triangles on the right?


We enjoyed ourselves.


So did Tucker who met some new friends in between sniffing and peeing on everything we passed. He thought it was a bit warm, too. Don't worry, I forgot my water but brought plenty for him and Baby M.


But this little stinker never showed one sign of tiring out.


We thought about sticking around and hitting one of the restaurants for an early lunch but the two grown-ups were ready for a nap. Which never happened. Except for Tucker who takes a nap whenever the spirit moves him to do so.


Even though our attempt to tire out Baby M failed, it was quite a nice morning. Shem Creek Park is a good place for grandparents to take their grandchildren. It's not usually crowded out there and the people who do frequent the boardwalk are, for the most part, quite nice and engaging. There are plenty of coastal birds to watch and, on a lucky day, maybe a dolphin or 5. You can watch the shrimp boats come and go depending on what time you go and, since Charleston Harbor is at the end of the boardwalk you might even see some big ships headed out to sea. All of the restaurants on Shem Creek are family friendly and provide outdoor seating which is my favorite because we always see dolphins. There is also indoor seating by big windows so you can enjoy those frolicking dolphins while sitting in the AC. But seriously, every inch of the boardwalk is in FULL SUN (there are two covered areas with seating, though) so remember the SUNSCREEN and know that it will be HOT even in the morning most of the year. Oh, and there is a nice little (and I mean patio sized) 'park' area with seating and vegetation that is nice and cool about halfway between the beginning and the end of the boardwalk.

And yes, I'm still alive. But I'll be tired for a week.



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12 comments:

  1. So glad you survived, but I knew that you would! I love the pictures from the boardwalk. That looks similar to some places hubby and I go to when in Myrtle Beach. Maybe someday we can make down to this one.

    Babies definitely have a mind of their own, don't they. I think I'd be totally worn out if I kept Colton that long.

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    1. I honestly thought I would get so tired I wouldn't be able to finish the day but I did. I'm am glad I'm not doing this every day like when the girls were little, though. :) If y'all make it to us let me know! I'll meet y'all somewhere! Babies do have minds of their own. And when they're with Grandma, it's worse. LOL Have a wonderful time with that little cutie this weekend!

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  2. Hope you get a nap today! I'm sure her parents appreciate the loving care she gets from Grandma.

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    1. Girl, I slept until 6:38! I was so tired. But I did my little interval workout and felt better. They do and they let me know it all the time. They are so grateful. But then, so am I. It was for selfish reasons that I offered to take her every day anyway. ;)

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  3. She is SO darn cute!! I hope you finally got some sleep. I can't imagine how tiring it must be. She is so darn cute, though!! Great photos!

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    1. Thank you, Terri! I totally agree with you. :) I did sleep and didn't wake up until 6:38! I thought the day had gotten away. LOL It's because she's so darn cute that I can do this. LOL Thanks!

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  4. I can only imagine how much joy that little sweetie pie must bring you, Pam! I know she's worth every second!

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    1. She truly is worth every second! How's Abby feeling?

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  5. I'm glad you survived and I'm glad you had help! Looks like a lovely place to visit.

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    1. Me too! If I hadn't had help...goodness. Shem Creek is a good place. If you ever get to Charleston, I'll take you. :)

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  6. We had our little granddaughter down for a few days with her parents over Easter (she's almost 12 months old) and they loved the fact that her grandparents did all the entertaining while they got to chill out for a change. You're right about it being exhausting - but so much fun too. It gave me huge respect for grandparents who take on the role of parents when their children are on drugs etc - to do it full time all day every day boggles my mind!
    Leanne | cresting the hill

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  7. Pam you are a hoot! I am not lucky to be in the grandma club yet! But I am looking forward to that day. Enjoy your sweet Baby M!

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