The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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The Sun Finally Returns
Chapter 56 Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, livin’ and learnin’ with Grampy. Guess what?? It stopped raining! For two days…. and then it started again. The sun finally returns When the sun came out we got right outside. It was chilly but mommy said, “I don’t care! We’re going outside!” We watched the ducks. It…
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Is There Anything Better?
Seriously, is there anything better? Maybe it’s been a crazy week with so much to do that you don’t even know where to start. Or, if you’re still in a self-quarantine, it can be a way to make the time to go by. It can be a great escape from the cold and snow up…
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Who Needs Toys?
Chapter 55 Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, just playing all kinds of fun games in the house. It’s been raining for a few days here. Grampy says it’s cold and snowy at his house, which I think is weird because I thought THIS was his house. He’s always here. He has his own room, his…
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Staying In The Moment
The most important thing you’re doing is what you’re doing right now. That has been one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned being Grampnanny for my grandson. I really got a glimpse of that this week. How’s the weather? While you have been having cold and snowy weather, we’ve had rain. And more rain. And…
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Liam Is Just So Busy
Chapter 54 Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, exploring my world and tiring out my Grampy. I made sure we went for a walk today. Grampy doesn’t like to go when it’s cold but I went and got my socks and sneakers. I usually go barefoot in the house. Then I got his cane. I guess…
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Baby Talk: I Finally Get It
It has only taken me about thirty years to understand. Somewhere between my oldest daughter, Sarah, and her brother, Doug, my wife became a stay-at-home mom. It just made more sense and it was better for the children. Things were tight but we managed. Then when Kat and Matt came along, Priscilla was there for…
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Another First: Liam Sees Snow
Chapter 53 Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and GUESS WHAT? IT SNOWED! I think. I mean that’s what they told me. My Grammy was here visiting me (and Grampy) and when we woke up Thursday morning there was this white stuff on the ground. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen it! Mommy says it…
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Have You Made Any Plans?
Have you made any plans? Have you thought about all the things you want to do when this pandemic is over? Of course, first of all — take off this damn mask! Actually I think the masks have helped this to be a quiet cold and flu season. Maybe we should keep them handy for…
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The Busy Boy Now Has a Busy Box
Chapter 52 Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, checking in after another busy week. They’re all busy I guess, but we’re just having so much fun. Grampy has so much fun he goes to bed early every night. He just reaches his limit on fun for the day I guess. Yesterday was “Matching Shirt Monday.” If…
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Thoughts On End Of Life
If you saw my post earlier this week, you know I wrote about how we had to put down our beloved golden retriever, Baxter. Baxter was 12, old for a Golden, when we had to say goodbye this week. The staff at Capeway Veterinary Hospital was fantastic as they gave my family the time to…