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A Normal Day in the Midst of Un-normal Times

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I'm having a really normal day here in Sacramento.  My grandkid, Baron, arrived a couple days ago.  After leaving Reno the first of the month, he spent time with his dad doing a little ranch hand work while isolated in Arbuckle, California. That made it more safe for him to then come here, to spend the holidays with me.

This morning, after coffee and breakfast burritos (No, I didn't make them. That's what McDonald's is for), we went on a little drive, and ultimately ended up at Walmart, where Baron acquired Legos to add to his collection, and Christmas cards.  I bought Brownies from the day-old rack.  Like I said, this is a really normal day, in the midst of un-normal times.

We're back home now.  Baron is making out his Christmas cards, while listening to Pavarotti and the Three Tenors in the background.  It doesn't get much better than this!


Baron Beaver


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Comments(30)

Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

What is normal now is what would have been un-normal before.  Glad you will have company for Christmas.  

Dec 17, 2020 02:34 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Myrl, for sharing your normal day.

Have a nice evening.

Dec 17, 2020 05:24 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Let's hear it for nomal!  Never thought we'd miss it so much.

Dec 17, 2020 05:37 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Myrl- I too am glad that you were able to spend time with Baron. Is he your grandson who attended Rice?  There's something comforting about doing our "normal" things. In fact, after a hectic day or week, I look forward to it. 

Dec 17, 2020 06:30 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat

Kathy Streib - No, not this grandson.  It was my grandson, John Luis, who graduated from Rice.

Dec 18, 2020 09:24 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I am living a new normal every day. I'm glad you got to spend some time with your grandson 🎅

Happy Thursday evening Myrl Jeffcoat 

Dec 17, 2020 08:15 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good moring again, Myrl... it doesn't get better than this. So delighted for you that you are able to have this lovely visit with your grandson... and he looks like a happy camper, himself.

Dec 18, 2020 04:34 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Having family around always makes the day better and I am glad that you got to spend some nice time with your grandson!

Dec 18, 2020 05:12 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

How wonderful to have a normal and enjoyable day! Thanks for sharing!

Dec 18, 2020 05:57 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Friday morning, Myrl.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Dec 18, 2020 06:38 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

What a special time. Baron sounds like such a wonderful young man. I know you are enjoying every minute. D

Dec 18, 2020 08:30 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Normal day? Seems like a boring day. HOW WONDERFUL!

Dec 18, 2020 05:08 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello and what a great time of year to spend time with Baron.  It has been 10 months since we seen our grand kids.

 

Dec 19, 2020 08:41 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

                     

Dec 19, 2020 08:00 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Myrl Jeffcoat - we can certain find normal in these times if we look.

Dec 20, 2020 05:31 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You're so right, Myrl - it doesn't get any better than this! Time with family just can't be beaten - there's truly nothing more precious.

I also love seeing the Lego box and knowing that 3.5 hours after digging into the box, he had built a masterpiece. 

Dec 21, 2020 10:53 AM
Susan McCall - - Compass Realty Solutions
Compass Realty Solutions - Portland, OR
Listing and Buyer's Agent

Love it!  When I first started to read your copy I was wondering how old Baron was, especially with the opera.  Then, bang! there is a photo.  Thanks so much for sharing your family!

Dec 22, 2020 09:05 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Myrl, I live my life everyday normally so I have not been affected by the noise around me... with that said glad you are having a "normal day" too many  people after eight months of hypocrisy have learned to have normal days again seeing the politicians do differently from what they want the masses to do... Endre

Dec 22, 2020 09:06 PM
Bruce Hicks
Best Homes Hawaii - Honolulu, HI
Your Best Hawaii Realtor!

Myrl Jeffcoat you sound like a lovely time spent with grand kids.  We meet our Children (2) and grandchildren (3) on Facebook 2-3 times a day.  Then, periodically, we do face to face on Facebook with other relatives and friends.  besides that, we still have to handle sales and rental management on ever going tasks.  We are about 30 to 40 minutes away from our two children.

Dec 23, 2020 08:59 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

I had to smile at the title of your blog post...reminded me of the scene in Mel Brooks' SECOND best work, Young Frankenstein, when Dr Frankenstein asks EYEgor where he got the brain...."It is from Abby Normal" as the camera pans to a jar marked "abnormal"

Dec 28, 2020 04:58 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Myrl, I'm so happy for you to see your grandson for the holidays!  I'm betting itw as a wonderful time that you both will treasure!

Jan 18, 2021 09:17 AM