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In These Days of Cell Phones, Texting, & Social Media...Can the Nest Ever Truly Be Empty?

Millennials, the group of people born between 1982 and 2000, are also sometimes called the Net Generation because (at least according to some people) they don't remember a time when there was no Internet. As a result of growing up with the Internet and associated devices, millennials are often said to be the most technologically savvy generation to date.

But what was it like for them as they were learning to use this technology?

My daughter was born in 1987, and as she entered college things were happening fast. I was in the perfect position to see not only how many things had changed from my own college days, but how they changed monthly and even weekly for her! I also realized that with today's technology and the constant contact it is able to provide the nest never truly feels empty.

This collection of stories spans her college years through her wedding day four years later. Some of the stories will choke you up a bit, most will make you chuckle. And whether you are a parent or have a parent you'll relate!

Jackson Turns Two

So, grateful we were able to go back to Charleston for Jackson's birthday. We haven't missed either kids' b-days yet! Their family had bad colds and I had an eye infection, but we made the best of it!!!

Delayed Christmas in Charleston

 It was the in-laws turn to have Britany's family on Christmas Day, so John and I drove down the following Monday. Stayed 3 nights and had a ball!

Jackson is such a neat nick! He hands be every tiny piece of paper to throw away!

Brittany made a lot of different charcuterie boards while we were there

Kennedy got this cool toy for Christmas. Magic Mixie. You put different "chemicals" and water in the caldron and then a feather, a little plastic heart, etc. Each time you add something you tap the edge with the magic wand. Eventually smoke starts pouring out and lights flash and music sounds! Then something opens up in the bottom and you can reach in and pull out the cutest little stuffed animal!

Thanksgiving in Charleston

 We spent Thanksgiving in Charleston with the kids. Kennedy greets me at the car and we start playing right away! Jackson never stops and really seems to study everything he sees - what it does, how it works, etc.

While he makes a huge mess while playing I got a kick out of him also picking up trash and throwing it away along with millions of legos when it was time to clean up. Pretty good for an 18-month old!

These 2 really love each other!

        Above pics were taken at North Charleston Riverfront Park on Thanksgiving morning.

                                                   Thanksgiving lunch and later dinner

                                                            Jurassic Quest Above

Decorating for Christmas

James Island Festival of Lights

Babysitting in Charleston

It was back to Charleston to babysit Kennedy and Jackson while Brittany and Dan got a way for a couple days for their 8th anniversary. 

Usually when we've babysat in the past we've taken Kennedy all over the place (to stay occupied and also have fun) but this time she was in school (first grade!) and Brittany thought with Jackson and Covid it wouldn't be a good idea, so we promised to lay low. We did walk K to school every morning which was fun. Went to one of her soccer practices and played LOTS of games!