Dectina Refrain

My Baby’s Baby: A Dectina Refrain

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My granddaughter Mckenna ©NAR

It’s
really
amazing
how time flies by.
People say ‘don’t blink’;
where did fifteen years go?
She is my baby’s baby,
his first child and my first grandchild;
our world changed the instant she was born.                               
It’s really amazing how time flies by.

This is my beautiful granddaughter Mckenna; she’s funny and fun to be with. At one time she wanted to be a writer; now she’s hoping to become a professional musician in an orchestra. Her instrument of choice is the baritone sax … a powerhouse! She just finished her freshman year of high school and was accepted into the National Honor Society. She’s been a member of her school’s swim team for the last couple of years and today she will start her first job as a lifeguard for her town’s public pool. She really wanted that job and is psyched she passed the test. So are we! Congratulations, Mckenna! We’re so proud of you!

Me and Mckenna, 15 years ago ©NAR

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This is “Don’t Blink” by Kenny Chesney

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45 thoughts on “My Baby’s Baby: A Dectina Refrain”

    1. Thanks, Willow! I’m a typical Grammy …. very proud of my sons and their wives for doing such a good job at this parenting thing. It’s not easy being a kid in today’s world; we’ve been blessed with terrific grands. Thanks for your inspiring comments. 🩶🩶🩶

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  7. You blinked once and there she was. Isn’t that something. What a beautiful young lady. And she has a good head on her shoulders. I just love that.
    All the best to McKenna.
    That photo of you and her is the most adorable thing I saw today. Wow.
    Made me teary eyed, this talk. My baby and his wife are expecting their first this fall. I don’t know what to do with myself. I’m/we’re so happy.
    Your Dectina is superb. Perfect lines. You gotta share this post with McKenna.
    And I listened to the song. Aww. I like it. Thanks. ☺️

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    1. Heartfelt congratulations to you, your husband, your son and his wife on the upcoming birth of their first baby. There is nothing that can compare. When I held my first baby I thought I could never love another living thing more than him; when I held my first grand baby, I realized I was wrong. Watching your children with their children is one of the greatest rewards in life. Endless blessings, my friend.

      That photo is one of my favorites. Mckenna really is a beauty, inside and out. Thank you for your most gracious comments, cara! 🥰

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    1. Thank you, D! You know exactly what I’m talking about; sharing your love of cooking, your many skills and the time spent in the kitchen with your granddaughter is something she will always remember.

      We’re fortunate to have such good kids and grands! 🥰

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    1. Thanks, Keith! I must have inadvertently made it sound like it’s her birthday; it’s not, but that’s ok.

      I see you are familiar with the bari. Here’s a little tidbit: Usually there’s just one bari sax needed in an orchestra, depending on the size of the orchestra. Mckenna is the only bari player for her school. If you look at the personnel listed for Lady Madonna, you’ll see there are two bari sax players and two tenor sax players. That explains the incredible horn sound on that song. Now you have to go listen! 😂

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