Can’t Have It All

@DianneN (246452)
United States
March 3, 2019 8:34am CST
We can’t have it all, but we’ll take what we can get! Our older son texted me yesterday that he and our grandson will be coming for a short visit from Thursday, March 28 to Saturday, March 30. They have to fly home late Saturday due to an ice hockey game on Sunday in which our grandson is goalie. Our Ice Princess granddaughter can’t fly down with her mom, because she can’t miss practices for her upcoming figure skating competitions. We rented a fishing boat for that Friday, because that’s what our grandson loves to do. My brother and sister-in-law may even join us. My husband and I are over the moon with this wonderful news, although we are a bit disappointed not to see our granddaughter, whom we adore. But we love our son and grandson, too, and will take what we can get.
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@LadyDuck (454959)
• Switzerland
3 Mar 19
May be your granddaughter with her mom will come later, so you will have another visit, double pleasure.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
I wish, but her skating season won't end until after we return north in June. As I said, we can't win.
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@LadyDuck (454959)
• Switzerland
3 Mar 19
@DianneN It's a long, long time.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
@LadyDuck It's almost half over. 3 months and 3 days to go! When I see her, I'm going to eat her up!
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@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
3 Mar 19
That's the way to look at things Something is always better than nothing. I hope you all catch lots of fish!
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@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
3 Mar 19
@DianneN I'm not much of a fisherman but I have enjoyed some tasty fish in my life. Fishing is not just about catching fish but also about being with the people one loves just as a meal is not always about what one eats but being with the people one loves. Have a great time!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
@1hopefulman I agree and thanks so much!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
Thanks, Felix. I don't like to fish, but it's my grandson's passion. I hope he does, just so he won't be disappointed.
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@dodo19 (47034)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
3 Mar 19
Sometimes, these things happen. I can understand your disappointment. But at least you will still be able to see your son and grandson. Like you said, sometimes we have to take what we can get.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
My granddaughter has only been down twice since we've wintered here. This will be our grandson's 5th trip, even if they've always been short ones. Those darn winter sports interfere with everything.
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@dodo19 (47034)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
3 Mar 19
@DianneN It's definitely not easy when they have some winter sports. It does make things tricky.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
@dodo19 It will probably happen to you, too, when your kids are older.
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@much2say (53664)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Mar 19
Oh yay - well at least you get one of 'em . . . I'm sure even with a short visit, the family time will be well spent. Hopefully your granddaughter can come out eventually . . . or is there anyway that you could have a short visit up there?
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@much2say (53664)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Mar 19
@DianneN Oh, ok, I didn't get how "establishing residency" worked - does that mean you have to physically be there at least 6 months and a day straight? Hopefully all the family will be able to meet up soon. Well yes, you have the perfect place to be "stuck" .
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
@much2say No, we don't have to be here straight. When we return home on June 6th, we will have to return a bit early next year to squeeze in that extra one month and 1 day before 2019 ends.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
Looking forward to seeing them. It will be my grandson's 5th trip to see us since we've been coming down for the winters, and our granddaughter only was able to come down twice. We can't go north this year, because we have to begin putting in our time down here to establish residency. Once done, we can come and go as we please, just as long as we live here 6 months and 1 day. It's a beautiful prison to live in.
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@moffittjc (118204)
• Gainesville, Florida
3 Mar 19
You are lucky that they have the ability to visit you, with the distance being so great. Plus, with their busy schedules, it's still nice that they can squeeze in a family visit, even one so short. I know you will enjoy the time with them. The chartered fishing boat sounds like such a wonderful idea, I hope everyone has a good time and catches lots of fish!
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@moffittjc (118204)
• Gainesville, Florida
3 Mar 19
@DianneN I wish I could travel around like that.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
@moffittjc Me, too.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
Last year they landed Friday night, which turned into very early Saturday morning and returned early Monday afternoon. And that was a few days before we were leaving to return to CT!!! We told them not to bother, but our grandson was looking forward to fishing, his other passion in life. He goes to private school, so can take a couple of days off without being penalized, unlike the NYC public schools. And my son gets lots of personal days, sick days, and vacation days, just as long as he doesn't abuse them. He's been in Nairobi and flying back right now, although he won't be back until tomorrow afternoon. I would have been fired on the spot if I had to do that, or docked pay.
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@shubhu3 (36465)
• New Delhi, India
3 Mar 19
I really love such times. Family bonding.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
It' will be great to see them. We haven't seen them since the end of November.
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@shubhu3 (36465)
• New Delhi, India
5 Mar 19
@DianneN That is really good.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Mar 19
I'm glad they could come down for (March 28) to March 30. How exactly does time move backward? I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. I know how much you enjoy and treasure every moment you can have with your family.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
Thank you! You know how excited I am to see them or anybody for that matter.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
5 Mar 19
@just4him I ignored that part of your comments. I never had to fix the time machine. . You have a lot on your mind, so I sympathize.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Mar 19
@DianneN Yes, I do know. I see you fixed the time machine. Oh man! My mind wasn't working yesterday. I see the dates were right all along. It was my thinking that was damaged. It must have been getting lost finding the insurance agency.
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@kobesbuddy (73891)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Mar 19
This will be a fun time for all of you. Hopefully, your brother and his wife will be able to join in, also:)
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
5 Mar 19
We are so looking forward to seeing them. My nephew may be in Miami at that time, and we are hoping he can join us, too. I just hope the boat is large enough or we'll sink! lol. Thank you!.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
5 Mar 19
@kobesbuddy Too expensive. It's going to be our treat. Maybe our nephew can squeeze on.
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@kobesbuddy (73891)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Mar 19
@DianneN Maybe they could rent another boat and join your family out on the water:)
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@Hannihar (129074)
• Israel
3 Mar 19
@DianneN I wish your granddaughter could come too but can't be helped. I am so happy that those that can come do even though it is for a short period of time.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
I wish she could come, too, but I am happy to see any family member. Lol! We will cram a lot in when my son and grandson arrive. They are arriving early and leaving late.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
@Hannihar Thanks so much. I know we will! We are so excited!
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@Hannihar (129074)
• Israel
3 Mar 19
@DianneN Enjoy your time with them.
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• Agra, India
10 Mar 19
Enjoy this lovely family time
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
10 Mar 19
Many thanks and you know I will!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
10 Mar 19
@amitkokiladitya Thanks and you, too!!!
• Agra, India
10 Mar 19
@DianneN yes...stay happy always
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@arunima25 (84953)
• Bangalore, India
3 Mar 19
That would be great! Though you will miss Ice Princess, you can have great time with your son and grandson. You will have fun with Ice princess some other time and I hope that will be soon.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
Thanks! Such is life, but we are thrilled to see our older son and grandson. Hope you are feeling better.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
@playertwo Thanks. We always enjoy being together.
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@arunima25 (84953)
• Bangalore, India
4 Mar 19
@DianneN Have a great time. The wait must be seeming too long for you.
@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Mar 19
Seems like you do have it all. Enjoy the moments.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
I wouldn't go that far in saying that, but thanks.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
@CarolDM Thank you, and knock on wood. We worked very hard all our lives and were smart about lots of things. Every family does have its problems and so do we.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Mar 19
@DianneN You know what I mean. You are blessed.
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@Nevena83 (65287)
• Serbia
3 Mar 19
Oh, these are wonderful news. And you will have a nice visit.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
@Nevena83 He does love us as he does his other grandparents. Thank you!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
My husband and I are thrilled they can come, even if it's only for a few days. We have all kinds of plans already to keep our grandson happy. Our son made all his arrangements while he was in Nairobi. He will be back in NYC tomorrow afternoon.
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@Nevena83 (65287)
• Serbia
3 Mar 19
@DianneN I'm sure your grandson will enjoy you.
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@didinedhia (8475)
• Algeria
4 Mar 19
Good to hear
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
Thank you!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
@didinedhia . How are you doing on your diet?
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• Algeria
4 Mar 19
@DianneN you are welcome
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@bunnybon7 (50975)
• Holiday, Florida
3 Mar 19
how wonderful. yes we take what we can get of our family love. beautiful family there. what a good photo
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
Thank you. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and want to explode!
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@bunnybon7 (50975)
• Holiday, Florida
4 Mar 19
@DianneN i get it
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
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@allknowing (130088)
• India
3 Mar 19
Who are those two youngsters in the photo?
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@allknowing (130088)
• India
4 Mar 19
@DianneN Looks like this is not a new photo.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
@allknowing Taken end of last summer
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
My granddaughter and my grandson
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@wanghui (894)
• China
4 Mar 19
cheers~~families get together is the happiest thing in the world~~
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@wanghui (894)
• China
5 Mar 19
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
5 Mar 19
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
I agree! Thanks so much!!!
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@Shiva49 (26163)
• Singapore
4 Mar 19
You are kept busy with the right kind of people! Good that you don't miss an opportunity to meet each other as often as you can. Enjoy the good times - siva
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
5 Mar 19
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
Thanks, Siva. Family is everything to us. We are so far away and miss them so much. This is the son who worked in Singapore for a bit.
@Shiva49 (26163)
• Singapore
5 Mar 19
@DianneN Yes, I recall your telling me that - siva
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@nela13 (55684)
• Portugal
4 Mar 19
You will have great days with them and surely soon you will spend some time with your ice princess as well. This Is a lovely family picture
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
I am so excited that I can tap dance on the roof! Thank you so much!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
4 Mar 19
@nela13 Thank you!!!!!
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@nela13 (55684)
• Portugal
4 Mar 19
@DianneN Enjoy your days with them
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
3 Mar 19
Ah, pity that the whole fam can't be there, but you're right, at least you get son and grandson, that will be fun for sure
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
It is a pity, but we'll be back north 2+ months after that. I'm going to gobble up my granddaughter when I see her in person. lol
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Mar 19
@FayeHazel Time goes so fast when you're having fun.
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
3 Mar 19
@DianneN Aw - that sounds like a bit off, but it will go quick
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