tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7323232903843542984..comments2024-03-28T08:32:02.663-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: What We're Writing: Why Debs is NOT Writing This WeekJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18973203666287044072016-02-06T20:25:09.246-05:002016-02-06T20:25:09.246-05:00LOVe her name and that you were able to be there, ...LOVe her name and that you were able to be there, so very special. Thanks for sharing the photos, too. New life is so very precious. You will adore being a Granny, I promise!Marnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356717353308912189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43590950209165955292016-02-06T13:57:07.458-05:002016-02-06T13:57:07.458-05:00Congratulations to the new parents and to the new ...Congratulations to the new parents and to the new grandma! I'm so glad you were able to be there.Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37863105724783248282016-02-06T12:54:01.123-05:002016-02-06T12:54:01.123-05:00Congratulations!
A gift I always give to new mom...Congratulations! <br /><br />A gift I always give to new moms is a large photo frame I've found online that chronicles the first 12 months of a baby's life. Much like the frames for K-12 but this is for the months 1 through 1 year. It is amazing to see the changes. PK the Bookeemonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478996122841311684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16822318890530459602016-02-06T11:05:05.173-05:002016-02-06T11:05:05.173-05:00Mazel tov, Debs! I wish her a long, healthy and ha...Mazel tov, Debs! I wish her a long, healthy and happy life, and may she bring only more joy.<br /><br />And I love her name, its as beautiful as she is.<br /><br />My brother is about to become a grandfather for the first time, baby Bella is due on Valentine's Day. Mother and I had a shower for her and guests were asked to bring their favorite children's books. Bella's mom loved it Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84996670973713166372016-02-06T03:19:35.534-05:002016-02-06T03:19:35.534-05:00Oh, hooray Debs!!! I could NOT be happier for you ...Oh, hooray Debs!!! I could NOT be happier for you and your family!!! My husband and I have no children, and therefor no grands, but I’ve been Aunt Lynda for over 50 years (we now have three great-great-nieces to our credit), so I do have a few tips to pass along.<br /><br />Children need time and attention WAY more than they do toys. In fact, children actually need very few toys. <br /><br />Children under age two should have little to no exposure to ‘screen time,’ such as TV, smartphones, tablets, etc., as it interferes with their development. There are studies to back this up, which you can find online. <br /><br />Chinaberry.com has wonderful books for children with informative, accurate annotations.<br /><br />MagicCabin.com and NovaNatural.com are terrific resources for imagination-building toys, many made of wood. The silk squares are amazing for children from one on up.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788610902096354682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67342612461587689072016-02-06T00:58:24.893-05:002016-02-06T00:58:24.893-05:00Dear Grammy Debs,
I looked you up to find out when...Dear Grammy Debs,<br />I looked you up to find out when your next book was coming out, but I found so much more!<br />Your daughter had a baby girl named Wren... a beautiful song!<br />And, you're a GRANDMA!!! The most wonderful and marvelous...honorable and fun thing in the whole wide world!<br />Now you have to make time for playing, reading, cuddling, and more! <br />Becoming a grand parent is your reward for being a parent! You do the fun stuff...and then you get to leave!<br />Congrats to you and yours!<br />Tina M. (Grandma Chris)<br /><br />P.S. I'll patiently wait for Duncan and Gemma. Grand babies take precedence!<br /><br /><br /><br />Tina M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14614022973605018814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90670300920340847642016-02-05T20:24:40.848-05:002016-02-05T20:24:40.848-05:00congratulations and happiness to all. love the na...congratulations and happiness to all. love the name Wren. lynne Delnegrolynne delnegrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08983397089613132201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24321454385588514822016-02-05T19:48:23.667-05:002016-02-05T19:48:23.667-05:00Grammy Deb, you are going to have so much fun with...Grammy Deb, you are going to have so much fun with beautiful Wren! Grandchildren give us permission to have our second childhood and play again! Yes, books...that's one of the first things I bought for our four grands and more recently for our first great grandchild. As author Grammy, maybe you could write a book for Wren! Reading to little ones while cuddling up is so special. Congratulations to Mommy and Daddy and the whole family! Looking forward to your new Duncan and Gemma book. I've been missing them. <br />Nana Carol xxCarol Flattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79625883266282905552016-02-05T19:22:24.742-05:002016-02-05T19:22:24.742-05:00Grammy Deborah Crombie, a better post on Jungle Re...Grammy Deborah Crombie, a better post on Jungle Reds there never was. <br />Re: books for Wren. My top pick for a shower gift a book, always, accompanied by those receiving blanket or onesie things. <br />My mother, so the story goes, was discovered on the day after my birth to be reading the "welcome to the world" cards to me. Back in 1946, hospital stays were at least a week. We had plenty of time to read together and never really stopped.<br />Blessings for Wren and all who love her. ElisabethElisabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69194397421593587112016-02-05T17:22:13.959-05:002016-02-05T17:22:13.959-05:00Big Congratulations to Grandma Debs and the whole ...Big Congratulations to Grandma Debs and the whole family!! She's gorgeous.Carol Pouliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588465186098766676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11040662837256169552016-02-05T17:14:20.143-05:002016-02-05T17:14:20.143-05:00Talk about being born under a lucky star. All that...Talk about being born under a lucky star. All that love! So glad the fates worked things out for you, Debs:-)Diana R. Chambershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935747113595056196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34094433188671408352016-02-05T15:04:43.935-05:002016-02-05T15:04:43.935-05:00Sheila, yes! I will enjoy Phoenix a lot more now, ...Sheila, yes! I will enjoy Phoenix a lot more now, I think:-)<br /><br />They will be home from the hospital soon. So excited for the new parents to bring Wren home for the first time...Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23934284343066941762016-02-05T14:31:30.253-05:002016-02-05T14:31:30.253-05:00The Universe knows how to work things out. Congrat...The Universe knows how to work things out. Congratulations, wishing you all much joy.<br />And look forward to seeing you in Phoenix!Sheila Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444737798319597136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80851504436667699652016-02-05T13:58:02.012-05:002016-02-05T13:58:02.012-05:00Congratulations to you all! My grandmother called ...Congratulations to you all! My grandmother called grandchildren "the applause of life". Brava!J.A. Hennrikushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874820069784412905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42233064615132397622016-02-05T13:42:24.989-05:002016-02-05T13:42:24.989-05:00Congratulations Grammy Debs! In August we got to ...Congratulations Grammy Debs! In August we got to stay with our four-year-old granddaughter while her baby brother was born. Her parents had done such a fabulous job of preparing her for having a new little sibling who would take a lot of the time and attention that she had been having all to herself. We had to leave after a couple of days, and he'd barely opened his eyes by then, but we've been back and are looking forward to another visit soon. <br /><br />Papa JimJim Collinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34072849431482325862016-02-05T13:41:04.906-05:002016-02-05T13:41:04.906-05:00Wonderful wonderful! Oh what stories you can tell...Wonderful wonderful! Oh what stories you can tell her! Congratulations -- and love to all! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30077868768672088422016-02-05T13:23:50.955-05:002016-02-05T13:23:50.955-05:00Congratulations! She is beautiful. And I really ...Congratulations! She is beautiful. And I really love the name Wren. I'm in the same boat as Julia, being the appropriate age to be a grandmother but not having an offspring at the right stage of life to make me one yet. So for now, I just vicariously enjoy other people's grand babies. Thanks for sharing! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292993485984273172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25960148491623119012016-02-05T13:23:23.793-05:002016-02-05T13:23:23.793-05:00Beautiful Wren! There is absolutely nothing better...Beautiful Wren! There is absolutely nothing better than being a grandmother. Rhys is right on the mark with what she said. And how wonderful that you live so close. That has to be the best, grandchildren running over to your house from next door. I go by Grammy, too, and I enjoy that name. So, congratulations, Grammy Debs on starting the best part of your life. The pictures are wonderful. What a beautiful family all around!Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44850836522639653712016-02-05T13:07:21.939-05:002016-02-05T13:07:21.939-05:00Congratulation! Grandchildren are the best! Best...Congratulation! Grandchildren are the best! Best wishes to you & your lovely family!<br />PeggyEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238377974331443645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34862507601097936192016-02-05T12:49:17.125-05:002016-02-05T12:49:17.125-05:00A new milepost for you! Congratulations Grammy. I&...A new milepost for you! Congratulations Grammy. I'm Grandma, like all the women before me in our family. Works for us! Your daughter looks lovely with her new daughter. I looked like hell warmed over with my baby boy. Good for her!Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85351800369797643492016-02-05T12:47:04.364-05:002016-02-05T12:47:04.364-05:00Congratulations Debs and family. Love your grandda...Congratulations Debs and family. Love your granddaughter's name, and she is absolutely beautiful. So happy for all of you and that everything time-wise just fell into place. Enjoy your new role; there's nothing more special.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17761632725679857969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16549905109923574802016-02-05T12:42:28.498-05:002016-02-05T12:42:28.498-05:00How wonderful!! Babies are so very precious. We ar...How wonderful!! Babies are so very precious. We are awaiting our fifth grandchild, due March 4. Just enjoy holding that sweet-smelling, delicious being.Denise Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790883493798517829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69063928410009778822016-02-05T12:34:33.819-05:002016-02-05T12:34:33.819-05:00Congratulations! That first "hold" of a...Congratulations! That first "hold" of a new grand baby is something difficult to describe. Been there twice myself. Glad you were there to enjoy this and glad the next book is on the way.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764224854845003523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41310841265490406812016-02-05T12:33:02.153-05:002016-02-05T12:33:02.153-05:00If there's ever a great reason not to be writi...If there's ever a great reason not to be writing, that's it! You look so happy in the photo. Congratulations! See you at LCC!Lisa Alberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591430453957883948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32234577422986758022016-02-05T12:22:56.384-05:002016-02-05T12:22:56.384-05:00Congratulations! Beng a grandmother is the best g...Congratulations! Beng a grandmother is the best gig ever. Here's how I like to celebrate: each month for the first year, each grandson (all 4 are boys) receives a book from "Gammy's Book Club." First, When We Were Very Young, then high contrast board books, then touch and feel, then lift the flaps, with seasonal stories thrown in along the way. The idea was that I'd stop sending monthly after the first year, but turns out that my daughter produced 3 (preemie) boys in 33 months, so I got in the habit and haven't really stopped. We're moving on to picture books now ... 1/month for all three to enjoy. A great way to stay connected between visits. Enjoy every moment with Wren!Claire L.noreply@blogger.com