My Norwegian Grandparents
I lived with them for several months when I was three.8 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
What wonderful memories! I am so glad that you wrote these down and it made you bilingual as some of those Norwegian words probably stayed with you, even on an unconscious level. How fun that you were part of their everyday lives and you got to learn from your grandparents! Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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What wonderful memories! I am so glad that you wrote these down and it made you bilingual as some of those Norwegian words probably stayed with you, even on an unconscious level. How fun that you were part of their everyday lives and you got to learn from your grandparents! Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thanks so much for your review. You keep me going here. It is so crazy but I can remember events way back to when I was 2 and 3 years of age. Guess good memories stick.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Like your story about your Norwegian heritage. I am also Norwegian and am proud every day of my nationality. I have never spoken a word of Norwegian other than some Norwegian delicacies which I learned. Glad that you learned English tho!
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Like your story about your Norwegian heritage. I am also Norwegian and am proud every day of my nationality. I have never spoken a word of Norwegian other than some Norwegian delicacies which I learned. Glad that you learned English tho!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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You probably remember Krumkaka, Lefse, Fatigman and maybe Yulekaka. Yay to Norwegian heritage. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
You describe a magical time when you were three, with a great set of grandparents; it seems like it was a time of unstinting praise and encouragement. Reading this sent my fingers itching to write the chapter in my family memoirs of when my daughter was three - such itches always indicate to me I am reading excellent writing. Kate xx
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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You describe a magical time when you were three, with a great set of grandparents; it seems like it was a time of unstinting praise and encouragement. Reading this sent my fingers itching to write the chapter in my family memoirs of when my daughter was three - such itches always indicate to me I am reading excellent writing. Kate xx
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you very much for your awesome review.
Comment from Wendy G
A lovely story and one can vividly see the love you all had for each other. Beautiful memories were made. You recount your story well, and I send best wishes for your entry in the contest,
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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A lovely story and one can vividly see the love you all had for each other. Beautiful memories were made. You recount your story well, and I send best wishes for your entry in the contest,
Wendy
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review.
Comment from prettybluebirds
This is a lovely tribute to your grandparents. I bet it was hard to change from the language you first learned to speak. Your story is well-executed and interesting. I wish you tons of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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This is a lovely tribute to your grandparents. I bet it was hard to change from the language you first learned to speak. Your story is well-executed and interesting. I wish you tons of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Thanks for your kind review. What I remember is adults whispering back and forth secrets like presents for someone's birthday and my saying "oh, a bicycle" or something similar. It was hard because I knew both languages by then. Eventually the Norwegian faded out.
Comment from Sarah Robin
I loved reading your post about your grandparents and your love and admiration for them. And they loved you! Being a grandparent is the best part of who I am. Just love them and spoil them is my motto. Well written. Good luck with the contest. Sarah
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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I loved reading your post about your grandparents and your love and admiration for them. And they loved you! Being a grandparent is the best part of who I am. Just love them and spoil them is my motto. Well written. Good luck with the contest. Sarah
Comment Written 08-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Sarah, for your kind review. Things are so different these days. I am glad I have my memories.
Comment from jessizero
In the phrase "my Father," "father" does not need to be capitalized. It does need a comma after it, though. Toward the end you say "In English means sloppy girl." You need to add "it" after "English" and put quotes around "sloppy girl."
I enjoyed reading about your adventures with your grandparents.
Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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In the phrase "my Father," "father" does not need to be capitalized. It does need a comma after it, though. Toward the end you say "In English means sloppy girl." You need to add "it" after "English" and put quotes around "sloppy girl."
I enjoyed reading about your adventures with your grandparents.
Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Thanks for your kind review and the corrections. I did go back and make some adjustments. I appreciate your keen eye. That is what reviewing is all about. Have a great week.
Comment from royowen
I think we spoil our grandchildren very much, and here you are on a writing site, writing in English so I can have the privilege of reading your beautifully written post, and I'm so glad I did, thank you for sharing, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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I think we spoil our grandchildren very much, and here you are on a writing site, writing in English so I can have the privilege of reading your beautifully written post, and I'm so glad I did, thank you for sharing, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 08-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Thanks for reviewing. Every generation spoils their grandkids. I know I sure follow suit. Mine are as spoiled as I was in the day. Isn't it fun though? We have earned it.
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Me too
