The Loves of my Life

@DianneN (247186)
United States
April 10, 2017 12:47pm CST
The photo is of one of the loves of my life, Doodles the cat. He is here to stay until we return to Florida or go on vacation. He remembered all our routines and follows me around like a baby. Another love of my life is my 7 year old grandson, who began playing ice hockey with a team after years away. He spent two days last week trying out for another very popular team, made the cut of 15 boys out of 200, and made the team the second day! Our entire family is amazed, since he isn't the greatest player. However, the coaches saw something spirited in him. My other love of my life is my ice princess. My son texted me that she can complete perfect full axels. But the best news is that she was selected by the state of New York to compete in the New York Nationals! It's like the Olympics in New York. She will have to skate in Michigan. Her coach has to think about allowing her to perform in it, however. Yet, we are thrilled that she was noticed and asked! I thought I'd share my happy news with my myLot friends. I can't share it on Facebook.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
12 Apr 17
That is all such good news! Congrats to the young ones.
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@rebelann (112740)
• El Paso, Texas
13 May 19
I love that photo. Doodles is so adorable.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 May 19
@rebelann Thanks so much. I can’t believe it was taken over one year ago when we had just returned up north. I can’t wait to see that baby again in 22 days!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
12 Apr 17
Many thanks! They are so happy.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Apr 17
How exciting for your family. Those grandbabies of yours are pretty amazing.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Apr 17
It's extremely exciting for us all. Those babies make us so proud.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 I'm sure you will get your own. I'm hoping for more when our younger son gets married. Lol!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Apr 17
@DianneN I live for my sister's grandbabies as I don't have any of my own, maybe someday my sons will gift me with a grandchild. Who knows lol.
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@much2say (55318)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Apr 17
Awww - Doodles must have missed you . . . I'm sure he's glad you're back too! That's so great for your grandson - congrats to him for making the team! Hope he has a most awesome season! And wow for the Ice Princess! Oh I am jealous she has perfect axels! (Side note: I dreamt the other night that I was trying to do axels . . . I seem to float on ice in dreams only ). I sure hope her coach will allow it to happen for her - that would be fantastic!! Love and good news all around for you!
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@much2say (55318)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Apr 17
@DianneN Awww, well Doodles is certainly making up for lost time . . . he's having catch up time ! Both kids are doing so well with their passion - keep it up guys! As for me, I hope to visit the ice sometime soon!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Thank you! Doodles has been very clingy, but I love that because he's an alpha male! Both grandkids are loving school and their sports. The ice princess works so hard. I received another video of her axel at practice. Loved it! As for you, you will always have the figure skater within you, day and night. It's part of who you are. Keep floating through those axels.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
25 Apr 17
@much2say I hope you visit the ice and tell us all about it!!!
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@rebelann (112740)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Apr 17
Doodles is adorable, I love that look on his face. He's happy you're home. Congratulations to both your grandkids, what an achievement for each of them.
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@rebelann (112740)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Apr 17
I'm glad they're full of good surprises @DianneN
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Apr 17
@rebelann Thank you. I hope it's always this way.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Apr 17
Thank you. I took this photo the day he arrived, but it was thundering while we were outside. He tried calming down on this chair, but eventually went upstairs to hide under the bed for an hour, poor baby, Thanks so much! Those grandkids of ours are certainly full of surprises!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
11 Apr 17
Doodles is gorgeous, Dianne! And that is excellent for your grandson and your ice princess @DianneN , both are stars in their own right. Luckily we get to enjoy your happy news.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
12 Apr 17
@DianneN , Doodles has great taste in music.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Apr 17
Thanks so much! It's always a pleasure to share happy news rather than sad. Doodles is listening to opera right now! Lol! Hugs back!
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• United States
11 Apr 17
That certainly is great news and worth bragging rights! Both of your grandchildren are amazing and I know you are bursting with pride. I knew Doodles missed you.
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• Midland, Michigan
12 Apr 17
@DianneN I think I misunderstood. I thought he went to Florida with you since you said he's here to stay until you go again, but someone else must have watched him elsewhere while you were there?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
@MarshaMusselman Yes, he belongs to my son. Long story.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Apr 17
It certainly was a nice piece of welcome home news! My Doodles is killing me with love, and it's nice to know we will spend 8 months together.
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@shaggin (72021)
• United States
12 Apr 17
Wow that is so exciting the wonderful news about both of your grandchildren! With you being away I am not surprised at all Doodles is following you around everywhere he must have missed us mama so much! My cat is currently sitting near my feet patiently waiting for her breakfast time to arrive.
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@shaggin (72021)
• United States
19 Apr 17
@DianneN My kitty keeps jumping up on the dining room table lately and rubbing her chin on the top of the laptop.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Apr 17
@shaggin Kitty loves you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Thank you! Right now, Doodles is on my new console in our new family room looking out the window at the birdies. I'm pretending I don't see him doing that! Grrrrr.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
11 Apr 17
Your pet looks great! And you've got great grandchildren! You are so lucky to have them. Thank you for sharing the happy news about them to us. You have every reason to be proud of them.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
11 Apr 17
@DianneN Yes very much blessed, they are your gifts from above.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Apr 17
You are so sweet! Thanks so much. We are so blessed to have them in our life.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Apr 17
@salonga Aww, thank you! They certainly are.
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
11 Apr 17
Thats a nice looking cat. I like Doodles. Your grand daughter must be very excited i guess. I hope she wins the competition
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
21 Apr 17
@DianneN will you be attending the competition too
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
21 Apr 17
@Nawsheen If her coach lets her go, we're definitely going, too!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Thank you! I am crazy about Doodles! My granddaughter is pretty level headed and will understand whatever her coach thinks is best for her.
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@DeborahDiane (40279)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Apr 17
@DianneN - That is wonderful! I'm so glad that your grandson and granddaughter are doing so well. Special congratulations to them both!
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• Laguna Woods, California
18 Apr 17
@DianneN - That is exactly how I feel, too. Grandchildren are one of the greatest joys of getting older.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Apr 17
@DeborahDiane Or younger. LOL!!!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Thanks so much! They make our hearts explode with love.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Apr 17
That is totally awesome for your grandson and your ice princess. I hope she'll be able to skate in Michigan, that would be totally wonderful! Doodles looks completely at home and fully satisfied to be where he is.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Thank you! My grandson is over the moon, and we will let her coach make the decision. He seems to know what's best for her. Doodles was listening to thunder and opera at the same time. The thunder won out and he ran upstairs to hide under the bed. Poor baby.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Apr 17
@just4him We will certainly have to wait and see about tha Olympics. I'd love her to make Nationals and do well in those. If she makes it to the Olympics, you're coming with us!
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Apr 17
@DianneN Poor Doodles! I'm sure they are both over the moon for the opportunities presented to them. I can't wait to see your ice princess in the Olympics, as I feel that is where she is headed.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Apr 17
Why can`t you share on facebook? The cat is so black! I am glad he knew exactly what to do when you were back at home.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Apr 17
I can't share, because friends of my daughter in law may see it. She doesn't want to hurt other hockey playing or figure skating moms or their kids. Yes, Doodles is black and shiny except for that touch of white (his bow tie) and white on his belly, his cummerbund. He's not called a tuxedo cat for nothing. Lol!
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@jstory07 (139354)
• Roseburg, Oregon
10 Apr 17
@DianneN He is a very beautiful cat.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Apr 17
@jstory07 He seems better looking to me than last year. Thank you!
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
11 Apr 17
So many loved one to make you feel proud and happy. Doodles is adorable. Congrats to your two lovely grandchildren on their accomplishments. That is wonderful news.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Thanks so much! See how behind I am in my notifications???? Ugh!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
18 Apr 17
@DianneN you will catch up eventually
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
10 Apr 17
Great! Yes some things can't be shared on Facebook. Hey, that princess is the same kid i saw in other post who was skating n smiling, right? N Your grandson is really amazing kid.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Apr 17
Yes, some things must not be shared on FB. That is the same, and only, granddaughter you saw smiling. Good memory! Thanks so much! It was a nice welcome home present.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Apr 17
@ShifaLk Lol! You are too funny! I remember my home phone number when I was a child. So does my brother.
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
10 Apr 17
@DianneN Yes, sometimes my memory kills me... I remember a phone number of the boarding school my brother lived at,in year 2002. O my GOD! Who wants to remember that hehe
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• United States
12 Apr 17
Well that is exciting news! Congrats to both of them. Proud Grandma moments!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Many thanks! It certainly made my day.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
11 Apr 17
lucky you. what an amazing family. so glad you are so happy dear. may the blessings keep coming and with grandkids and a pet like that i am sure they will.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Thanks so much, Brandy. I appreciate your sweet words.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
12 Apr 17
Thanks for sharing the loves of your life .. Yes, it's better to share here on MyLot rather than on Facebook ..
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Many thanks!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50089)
• United States
11 Apr 17
I know what a proud grandmother you are
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@Tampa_girl7 (50089)
• United States
18 Apr 17
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Does it show much? Lol!
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• Midland, Michigan
12 Apr 17
That's pretty cool about your grandkids. I don't know whether I'll ever keep it straight, but are the two brother and sister? I know she's about that age or maybe a year older now. Cool if she skates in Michigan, if she does I wonder where that might be? We have an indoor ice arena that's pretty large here in our city. If she comes here and you come too you'd have to let me know. We have a lot of people come in for softball, baseball and other sports with both national and international competitions and soccer too, so I wouldn't be surprised if they came in for ice skating too, but that's on the other side of town so I might not hear about that as much as the others. I'm not sure that I remembered Doodles is a cat. So, it sounds like you take Doodles with you whenever and wherever you go on your trips, unless maybe if you went to Europe or certain areas.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
They are sister and brother, 22 months apart in age. I will definitely let you know if her coach lets her compete in Michigan. Hope you can come, too, so we could finally meet! We keep Doodles with us when we are not in Florida. Otherwise, he stays with my son, since it's his cat. Long story.
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@Deepizzaguy (102072)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Apr 17
Nice image of your pet cat. I do not share many of my stories with Facebook since they are telling my comic material is spam.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Thanks, and thanks for the heads up.
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@Deepizzaguy (102072)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Apr 17
@DianneN You are welcome.
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