I live a pretty sweet life in Portland.
I keep busy but there is still plenty of time to linger over a meal.
To stop and smell the roses.
To practice yoga and meditation.
A nice gig!
Grandmother Duty
Babysitting my baby granddaughter for a few weeks in Alabama, my Portland life seems far away. Did I ever enjoy leisurely meals?
Like a fireman I jump out of bed each morning and get dressed.
Off to the kitchen to prepare my breakfast, lunch and a few snacks before her parents leave for the day. I eat on the go with this precious little girl.
Toast with almond butter, a smoothie, a hard boiled egg, some fruit and raw vegetables…I am set for the day. And of course coffee…lots of coffee!
Of course, everything has to be set way back on the counter to prevent Hank, the gigantic standard poodle, from noshing on my food!
Hold me!
Mabel has trained me to hold her most of the day.
Otherwise, she cries pitifully. She’s clever, that one!
I walk with her on my hip, try to read, let the dogs out and go about the day with this adorable, wiggly, chubby baby latched to my side.
“Peace at any price” is my motto and holding her is a small price to pay for serenity.
We are coming to terms with each other. I can prop her on the couch for short periods while I sip my coffee. Great progress!
Will work for snuggles.
Her newest thing is to wrap her fat little arms around my neck and put her head on my shoulder.
My heart melts. My aching back feels better. I love being with this little angel.
Mabel will be seven months old this week.
During the first seven months of her life I have traveled three times to Alabama to enjoy her and care for her.
It’s hard to believe how fast she is growing up.
Happy Birthday Mabel!
Lori Greer in Portland 
Life can be sweet
When you take time
To smell the roses
As Sheldon Always
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She is just adorable, Lori. And no doubt worth the sacrifice of the Portland breakfast 🙂
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What a beautiful baby Lori, those eyes could hypnotise.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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It’s so important to take time to smell the roses! Your granddaughter is gorgeous & I love her name.
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It must be a wonderful thing to hold your grandchildren. She’s precious. 🙂
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This takes me back! And now my adorable granddaughter is 12 and my grandson is 7, we still have loads of fun…:)
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What a cutie! 🙂
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Beautiful baby. Who could resist her?
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It is amazing what a charmer she is. She engages even strangers with her baby grin. It is fun to watch her antics.
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She looks like she’s full of energy and a lot of fun to be with.
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Hello, I wish that I had some of her energy. However, she makes me feel wonderful when I am with her. We enter into a magic place of play, discovery, kisses and love. It is a time of enchantment!
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Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! 🙂
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Yes, she is fun in spite of the constant work and vigilance. She is very curious about her world. I adore her.
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Beautiful baby, /Your life is rich when you can travel and help in this way. Thank you for blog! In late May or early June David and I hope to travel north where another grandchild is expected. Hopefully to help. I’m not as agile as I once was but I pray I can still hold, love and hold . There will be a very energetic 2 year old as well as the bub so help where possible is the goal.
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She is beautiful and cutie pie. Much love to her
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Hello and thank you. It is amazing the capacity for love that the human heart has especially when it relates to innocent little ones. They changes our lives. Hugs to you.
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You are absolutely right, no caste, color, creed, nationality or religion comes in between.
Since they have a beautiful soul
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You have a gorgeous lil granbaby Lori! A baby brings so much happiness…
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Thank you. Yes, babies brighten our world. It is wonderful to watch their antics as they explore the world. It was nice to hear from you. Have a wonderful day.
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I love this kind of suffering with my four grands as well.
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