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Cruisin’ to the Cape

Alison Gore — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 16:53:47 +0000

On the road again, but this time not to babysit, we were the grandparents along for the family vacation ride. Growing up, my grandparents always were with us for family events including vacations and I loved having them along. They were the patience that counteracted my high strung father. This 14 hour trip was dotted with traffic accident jams and highway construction delays. Cape Cod was as beautiful as when we took our family there years ago.

Happy 5 months!

It’s great for families, filled with great beaches, yummy seafood, and tranquility. Our tranquility was interrupted by crying alerts, including a new tune we called “cry of the banchee” vocalized by one granddaughter. My daughter planned this trip to Nantucket, Hyannis and several local restaurants which on paper sounded great, but the reality of two 5 month olds put a damper on her itinerary. There’s always a next time though. We ate a lot of ice cream, took some lovely walks on the beach, shopped local thrift stores, enjoyed local cuisine, and made some great memories in Cape Cod 2013.

-Mama Bell

Red, White, and Cute

Alison Gore — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:21:01 +0000

I waited anxiously for the pre-Memorial Day arrival of my visitors from the east coast, praying all day that the white Nissan would come safely up the driveway. Well, my prayers were answered when the door opened and one crying baby was plopped into my arms. I was in heaven. My daughter busily emptied her car and filled up my house with baby necessities. My house went through baby clutter shock as it had been a long time since it had seen any of these things. At last, the baby smell that I had missed was back. The twins had grown noticeably bigger and stronger, and they were applauded as they moved their heads bobbing from side-to-side like little circus performers.

It was so nice having the twins at grandma’s house!

We had our weekend entertainment lying in front of us. I volunteered for early morning feedings as my daughter and I tagged teamed again. It was nice to have them to myself in the peacefulness called dawn. There was a family cookout/baby reception that I had spent hours setting up outside only to be moved inside due to cool temperatures. Unfortunaltely we were packed like sardines for awhile indoors. It was a great time had by all and a wonderful welcome to the family for Amelia and Ava.

-Mama Bell

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Alison Gore — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:49:18 +0000

Remember when…

You sat for hours smiling at your newborn’s face
Your house smelled like a combination of diapers and spit up
The best conversation you ever had involved cooing
It was celebration time when there was pee pee in the potty
Tears fell after saying goodbye to your child on the school bus on their first day of school
Your child gave you their first mother’s day gift of a clay handprint
Mother’s Day meant all the kids waking you up by jumping on your bed and presenting you with homemade gifts and flowers from outside
You spent every weeknight and Saturdays cheering them on at softball games and other activities

You took family portraits like this together

Getting your little ballerinas ready for their dance recital and smiling proudly in the audience
You stayed up all night and early morning while your husband snored ,anxiously waiting for your daughter to return safely home to you after prom
Saying goodbye as you moved your child into college meant sobbing while trying to drive home
You listened to your daughter say,”I do” and start her new life away from you
Seeing you newborn grandbabies lying on your daughter’s stomach made you realize how good life was
Even though the kids are gone and the house seems empty there will always be the memories of remember when.

Happy Mother’s Day to all.

-Mama Bell

And Then There Were 4

Alison Gore — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:36:53 +0000

I can’t believe my little angels are already 2 months old! It’s been such a whirlwind of love, laughter, and tears. I wouldn’t change any of it for the world. Becoming a mom has already taught me several things, with infinite patience and love topping off the list. I’m still learning and every day brings a new challenge.

I write this entry with bittersweet feelings. My mom had been helping out with the twins since they were born and has now ventured back home. As I reflect on the past several weeks, I’m not sure I could have done this without her. She has been so supportive and helpful and has showered my babies with love and affection. Like me, they are so lucky to have her in their lives.

Missing her so much already

In a couple weeks, I’ll be celebrating my first Mother’s Day. I hope to be as wonderful to my babies as my mom was and is to me. As I sit here with teary eyes, I now understand the meaning of this special day and hope that every mother is celebrated.

Thanks Mom, I love you.

-Courtney has been a part of LLD since nearly the beginning, she has babysat for over 5 years with our troupe & is a new mom. Courtney is LLD founder’s sister & lives in New Jersey with her husband.

Happy Heart Day

Alison Gore — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:04:37 +0000

Well, it’s the time of year for love and sending valentines to those special people in your life. Remember the treats I had made last weekend ? I’m in the process of packing up Valentine’s for the five special loves of my life. This year I cut down on sweet treats as my daughters are not eating so many sweets.

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Me and my 5 special loves

Filling five boxes with equal amounts of goodies takes some thought and organization. My husband makes fun of me saying “How long are you going to do this? The kids are going to be fifty and you’ll still be sending them stuff.” I assured him that when grandchildren come along things will change, remembering the treat boxes that came from my grandmother when I was at college. I would so look forward to her surprises which usually included food and a few bucks. Back in college a few bucks was like gold! It’s a fun tradition for me to do and I know my adult kids look forward to their treats. Everyone enjoys snail mail! My grandmother made me feel special and I hope my kids know how special they really are to me.

-Mama Bell

Where did all the Christmas go?

Alison Gore — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:18:15 +0000

I’m sitting in the family room at the end of January in Christmas treeless room with all the decorations packed away. Just a few weeks ago the house was so lively with the family home. I miss seeing the revolving refrigerator door, hearing the 24 hour humming of the washer and dryer and waiting in the long line for the shower. Just weeks ago I’d get the phone calls saying how excited they were to come home or the countdown of days until they arrived. Then a few days before Christmas I’d watch the door open to one smiling face after another as they dragged their million suitcases inside for the holidays.

Just a few weeks ago my house was filled with Christmas decorations and lots of family. How the time flies!

They wanted that escape from their realities. What they needed was mom’s cooking, cookie baking, clothes washed, a clean bathroom, Christmas movies in the dvd player, and their clean beds to tuck into. What I didn’t mention at the beginning of my reflection was that it took me a few weeks to recuperate after everyone left. When the refrigerator stopped opening because it was empty, the washer stopped humming because it was leaking, and the shower line dwindled because the rod feel off the wall. That’s my reality. I love you guys.

-Mama Bell