The Braley Blog
“Pete’s Daily Connection”
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It Was The Last Normal Week
If you were on Social Media yesterday you might have seen a post that said, “A year ago this was the last normal week and nobody knew it.” It’s true, even though it seems like it’s been more than a year at times. On March 6,2020 we were still living what, at the time, was…
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Another Great Visit From Grammy
Chapter 57 Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam. Guess what? Grammy came to visit again! It was another great visit from Grammy. She comes every month I think, though I’m not really sure what a month is. Grampy thinks she comes to visit him. Silly Grampy. I just humor the guy and let him believe what…
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Oh Why Didn’t I Buy Two?
I found myself asking that question this week, “Why didn’t I buy two?” Two what? That would be stuffed bunnies of course. If you’ve been with me on this journey through life, you know I bought my grandson, Liam, a stuffed bunny when he was born. Get them all! When I posted that picture on…
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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…