Lily and Herman, married for 35 years, were enjoying their empty nest after the last of their kids graduated college two years ago. Herman had tinkered with a show car for years and last winter he had put the finishing touches on it.
They took their cars (they now had two) to shows across the country. They mixed easily with the other owners, most of them too, were empty nesters.
Lily and Herman were closer than they had been in years and then they got the phone call that would change their lives again.
They were going to be grandparents.
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The Day After 
Dear Dawn,
Would this be the same Lily and Herman who lived on Mockingbird Lane? I wonder if they’ll be called upon much to babysit. Cute story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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They can’t wait to babysit! (They just don’t know it ..yet).
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Oh, and great grandchildren after that. Life certainly comes in chapters, Dawn. A great read.
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Thanks Carolyn, yes it does.
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I think the empty nest might start filling up again. Lovely story.
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Thank you Sandra.
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What a heartwarming story, Dawn!
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Thank you.
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What a wonderful story.. so sweet and great.. to find a double purpose instead of sitting by them selves nesting.
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Some folks actually look forward to an empty nest when they can have some fun with the stresses of raising a family behind them.
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You are really quite sweet deep down inside, aren’t you?
Lovely piece, Dawn
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Thank you
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How lovely Dawn!
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Thank you
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I am awaiting that phone call even though I have no Lily to share it with. I am a lone Munster.
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Aww Herman, you’ll be fine 😉
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It’s true. I am content as I am.
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Will they have to sell the two cars for the grandchildren fund.
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Haha..yes.
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That was sweet indeed.
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Thank you Dale.
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Lovely tale, a brief empty nest but now the best of both worlds
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I think this grandchild is going to love car shows as much as he grandparents!
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Great story
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Thank you.
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Sweet story.
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Thank you.
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..and so they enter another phase of their lives. Absolutely delightful Dawn.
Visit Keith’s Ramblings!
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Thank you Keith.
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Not going to be empty nesters for long ! Being a grandparent is great, you can get the children all excited then give them back… Seriously, it’s a lovely story and being a grandparent is amazing 😀
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Thank you Dee.
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Such a sweet story!
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Thank you
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I love this, something happy and cheerful.
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Thank you
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Sweet! Stand-by babysitting duties 🙂
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Haha..yep!
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That’s lovely, but there goes their new freedom. I bet they’ll have more fun this way though.
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There’s something very special about grandchildren, and they can still have their car rallies as well. Perfect retirement plan.
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It sounds good to me too!
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Lovely story! My sister just became a grandmother last year. She still owns her own business, but she loves to visit her out-of-state granddaughter as often as possible 🙂
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It is a wonderful time of life.
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Lovely, wish I would hear the same! 🙂
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Are you ready for some grandchildren?
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Is this Lily and Herman from The Munsters? If so, I’m anxious to see what the grandchild looks like. We’re supposed to have all 5 of ours over tonight for a sleepover. It’s fun, but it sure wears us out.
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Just two wear me out! lol.
No this is a totally different Lily and Herman 😉
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The empty nest doesn’t last long. The grandparent annoucement changes that.
Hopefully, they are content with the idea. 🍼
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I’m sure they will be happy.
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Ha! Great story, Dawn. Well, that didn’t last too long. At least they got the cars finished.
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Thank you.
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How quckly one call can change lives and plans! Nice story
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Thank you.
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The cycle continues. Their prize show cars are about to be upstaged. Lovely story, Dawn.
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Thank you Margaret.
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That was great news. I thought perhaps one of the kids was moving back in. This is a happy ending. Well done, Dawn. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you Suzanne.
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I’m certain… those cars will soon have car seats!
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Haha..yes I think you are right.
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