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Our grandsons (14 and 11) were here for a week and just left this afternoon. We're exhausted! I understand now why God (usually) gives young couples children--we don't have the energy we used to. And I sympathize with grandparents who are raising grandchildren. We prepared for weeks--months really--for this visit that was supposed to happen in April but got postponed because of the pandemic quarantine. We were a little nervous about their traveling by plane even now, but we know their family has been very careful so far, just as we've been. Their summer is ending, and they begin school again next week, so this was the best and last opportunity of the year. We played air hockey in the garage, with fan going and garage door open to allow for ventilation and welcomed cousins to come play--socially distanced and/or masked, of course. They had a ball! We were fortunate to be able to also spend two mornings at Lake Travis, kayaking and tubing at a pretty deserted private neighborhood park, courtesy of my brother and sister-in-law. We visited the mostly empty pool in our neighborhood several times, shot paintballs at targets with slingshots, played Cornhole with a borrowed set from friends (Tim and I were skunked by the grandkids!). We cooked and ate--A LOT! The boys and Tim designed and created some laser-cut projects on the laser printer, and we played games and watched movies. Whew! A lot for one week. I'm so glad we got to see them and that they had a chance to spend time with extended family, too. It's quiet around here now. Bella's relieved she can now sleep in her preferred spot. I'm relieved to be able to heat up leftovers instead of cooking a big meal (those boys can eat!!). But...it's quiet here. I miss them already. --Janice
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