What's in My Potpourri?

As I like to write about a number of topics, I thought the word 'potpourri' would cover all of them. My interests include gardening, cooking, crafts, grandchildren and now, training a 12 week puppy.
I love to garden. When I was younger and I could bend over without squeaking, I would plant a big vegetable garden. Canning green beans, tomatoes, and beets and freezing sweet corn would fill my summer. I'd also plant carrots, peas, and potatoes. Now 'in my old age' I just like to plant flowers, especially the kind that come up every year.
I've cooked FOR EVER! Started when I was 13, my mom worked at the local cafe in the evenings, my sister had a broken leg and a full size hip-to-foot cast, and my dad drove a truck picking up eggs and cream from farms. I bet you are getting a real clear picture of how old I am now! I've learned a few things over the decades that I'll be glad to share with you.
I also like to 'mess around' with crafts. Everything from arranging flowers to making computer print-outs for the grandkids shirts. I also used to sew a lot, but haven't done much since our kids grew up.
I have 4 grandchildren, and in November, that number will increase to 5. It's been 5 1/2 years since we've had a baby in the family and I'm getting really excited. We don't know the sex yet, my daughter asked her boys (ages 5 & 8) if they wanted to know if they were having a brother or sister, and they said no. Neither she nor her husband wanted to know either. So it's going to be like Christmas in November when they 'unwrap' their baby. The oldest boy, Colton, wants a brother and the youngest, Connor, wants a sister. At least, one of them will be happy. Mom and Dad don't really care, just a healthy baby and an easy delivery would be nice!

And lastly, our youngest son, Alex (now 20) decided he wanted a puppy. Well, okay, he never had a pet when he was growing up. Not a real pet, I don't classify a chameleon or a biting guinea pig as one of these. But now we have a 12 week old golden retriever. Of course, guess who gets to take care of her? He's at work all day, so 'we' go for walks. Guess she will keep me healthy whether I like it or not! Note to self, look into puppy training books.

Well, that's a small synopsis of what is to come on Grandma Store's Potpourri. I'll share with you how the name Grandma Store came about in the next post. Until then, have a great day!