tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post2692301249644621915..comments2024-03-28T23:36:09.271-05:00Comments on The Simple Life of a Queen: December Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-3494344642238859522022-12-06T19:31:06.590-06:002022-12-06T19:31:06.590-06:00what a wonderful visit! And what a beautiful baby ...what a wonderful visit! And what a beautiful baby Miss J is (we just know). And how lucky to be able to help as a babysitter in London! I just get back from babysitting two tweens and a teen while mom and dad went on a business trip. It was the most one on one time I have spent with my out of town grandchildren in quite a while. When we travel up we usually watch them participate in events, but don't really visit with them. It was a whirlwind of breakfast, buses (at 7:03 and 7:16 am), laundry, cleaning, caring for the dog. The first bus returns home at 2:38 and then it was sports practices, games, holiday concerts - lots of homework and cooking. But it was wonderful. Miss Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691152819794851137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-83132451125670552292022-12-05T17:26:18.957-06:002022-12-05T17:26:18.957-06:00So thankful you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving ...So thankful you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving Betsy! I just loved the picture of sweet Piper spending time with her cousin, so very precious! Your Christmas sock looks beautiful already, and I know you will do a fabulous job blessing the hospital with the port protectors. So thankful Grandma is happy in her apartment and that your time is filled with lots of fun things to do, how thankful I am to hear this! And oh my, what a blessing to spend 3 weeks with the little Baby J!!! You will love every minute, although I know you will miss your husband. So happy for you sweet friend! Many blessings to you :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-57238993464927116042022-12-04T18:22:57.775-06:002022-12-04T18:22:57.775-06:00So glad that you had such a good family visit and ...So glad that you had such a good family visit and Thanksgiving. How wonderful that you can spend three weeks with that sweet baby girl. It's so hard being away from our grands, isn't it? But I can't complain as mine are only a ten hour drive away... not a long airplane ride! Have a great week!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741742995571975518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-39905617705027478442022-12-04T08:30:28.088-06:002022-12-04T08:30:28.088-06:00The sock pattern is delightful, Betsy. Piper looks...The sock pattern is delightful, Betsy. Piper looks so grown up in that photo. I'm sure it's fun for you to see her taking care of the baby. Alex and your mom look so sweet together. Your mom's apartment looks so nice. Since you mention your own apartment, I'm guessing you've moved. Shows how far behind I am in my blog reading. I'll have to catch up! xoA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-60742428626447734652022-12-03T20:50:59.532-06:002022-12-03T20:50:59.532-06:00So nice to catch up with you!!! Just adjust to yo...So nice to catch up with you!!! Just adjust to your new normal and don't worry about things! Happy holiday!Delighted Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289187765260532813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-1494484921853627342022-12-03T19:56:56.540-06:002022-12-03T19:56:56.540-06:00Your Christmas socks are so pretty Betsy! Love th...Your Christmas socks are so pretty Betsy! Love that picture of Alex with his grandmother - sweet picture. And, of course, Piper giving the baby a bottle. NIce ot hear you will be going back to London for a good, long visit. Safe and happy travels!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-66748505694076203092022-12-03T14:16:05.325-06:002022-12-03T14:16:05.325-06:00Your socks are so pretty! I love yarn that creates...Your socks are so pretty! I love yarn that creates a lovely pattern, and yours is really pretty. I am so happy you all got to be together and enjoy Thanksgiving. What a blessing. Now you get to spend even more time with sweet baby J. You are truly blessed. Wishing you a day full of many blessings sweet friend. ((hugs)) Vickihttps://stitchymcfloss.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-88245150560207786502022-12-02T21:19:05.502-06:002022-12-02T21:19:05.502-06:00You certainly had a house full for Thanksgiving. I...You certainly had a house full for Thanksgiving. I went to my sister’s, and we had 16 in attendance, including three toddlers and three dogs. The house was full of happiness. The Christmas socks look great. I barely pick up my needles anymore, as there are too many other things to do. Tired Teacher 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-39417747635072000142022-12-02T20:41:51.060-06:002022-12-02T20:41:51.060-06:00Thanks for your post, Betsy.....always great to he...Thanks for your post, Betsy.....always great to hear what's happening with you and your family. So nice to hear that you had a great visit with your son and his family. He is a handsome man! How big is Baby J now? She looks so long in that picture where Piper is giving her the bottle. Oh what a great time for you to go to London and help out with the baby. I'm sure you will miss Dennis and the family, but I hope it will be a wonderful 3 weeks for you there. Please post when you can. What a great way to spend half of Jan. and Feb.! Take good care...hope you get your Xmas socks done...they look so pretty. God Bless! diane in northern wishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760406240936656525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-78860077631560652942022-12-02T20:22:23.162-06:002022-12-02T20:22:23.162-06:00The Christmas Socks are beautiful. The colors are ...The Christmas Socks are beautiful. The colors are so vibrant.<br /><br />I think of Piper as a little girl, but in that photo she looks SO grown up.<br /><br />I would say retirement suits you just fine. Wonderful about being in London for a good, long visit. Happy (and safe) travels)Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170904251383218423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-61867487257902730202022-12-02T19:45:42.608-06:002022-12-02T19:45:42.608-06:00How wonderful that you get to see baby J for a few...How wonderful that you get to see baby J for a few weeks in the middle of the winter! What fun that will be for you! You and Dennis will find a happy medium on retirement and activities...it is okay to do something by yourself!!Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-2298934218470462962022-12-02T18:54:44.881-06:002022-12-02T18:54:44.881-06:00What a lovely picture of your son and his grandma....What a lovely picture of your son and his grandma. You sound super busy still. I think being in London caring for the baby will be a lot more relaxing than being at home.Granny Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858237999602347848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-30586158745653422392022-12-02T17:43:49.680-06:002022-12-02T17:43:49.680-06:00I'm glad you had a wonderful time with family,...I'm glad you had a wonderful time with family, and have more to look forwardWanderingcatstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459444703722115118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-18185885917842753172022-12-02T17:30:07.597-06:002022-12-02T17:30:07.597-06:00Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving and now you g...Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving and now you get to take such a marvelous trip to spend time with a grandbaby! How amazing and wonderful is that? So very happy for you! I enjoyed your pictures, although it would be nice to see the sweet baby, but I understand people just can't be too careful these days. Have a wonderful trip and enjoy your time there. What a blessing indeed.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-49315047940008526602022-12-02T16:45:21.820-06:002022-12-02T16:45:21.820-06:00Alex looks handsome with his dear grandmother! I a...Alex looks handsome with his dear grandmother! I am glad they were able to be together. Adorable granddaughters. So kind of Piper to love on her cousin! Enjoy your trip to England again. London is so nice...I remember being there years ago! Their tea is delicious! That's how I learned about adding creamers. It would be fun to go back again but I already have tickets for the Young Living convention next July. Finally able to go there as it was my plan in 2020 but everything got shut down! God bless you my friend! Grandmabeckyl.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362600588981799211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-54823154685306772692022-12-02T14:36:53.688-06:002022-12-02T14:36:53.688-06:00Sounds like a wonderful visit with family! And yes...Sounds like a wonderful visit with family! And yes, she looks fabulous for any age, let alone 86! I am so excited for you to spend time in London with the precious baby! What an adventure! I have not been, but have it on my wish list! Have a cozy weekend!Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-59154665396292377282022-12-02T13:59:38.790-06:002022-12-02T13:59:38.790-06:00What wonderful photos! Look at that baby's hai...What wonderful photos! Look at that baby's hair! Wow...I'm going to babysit for Daughter again all next week also meaning I have to pack up and leave The Mister and Pup which is hard to do this time of year with so much going on but like you said...you do what you have to for family. Araigneenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-76528032332850166212022-12-02T13:08:05.300-06:002022-12-02T13:08:05.300-06:00Grands are so precious, I think it's wonderful...Grands are so precious, I think it's wonderful you'll be able to spend time in London babysitting. BTW, have I ever told you how much I would love to visit England. London would be nice but I would want to travel the countryside and visit small towns along the way. That is a great picture of your son and grandma, pictures are treasures. Good to hear you had a good Thanksgiving.Visits With Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606696720339004295noreply@blogger.com