On Grandparents

Jellybean, you are going to be one lucky kiddo. You have some grandparents that already love you so much.

Lately, I've been packing a picnic for my lunchtime breaks from work. The weather has been so nice and there is a cute little park nearby that I go to. Today, as I was driving back to work from the park after my lunch break, I stopped to let a cute little grandma with a baby in a stroller and a toddler cross the street. And you know what happened? She smiled at me and waved a thank you. And then I got all misty-eyed.

I think I reacted so strongly because I am so excited that our little guy will be adored by both sets of his grandparents. I never really had that when I was growing up. Thankfully, now I can claim Tim's incredible grandparents for my own, but I've ALWAYS wanted a "milk and cookies" grandma to sit down with to tell her all about my day and have her spoil me rotten and completely adore me. Having somebody like that in your life is SO important! Growing up in the church, I've always had "surrogate" grandma's, but nothing can replace an actual flesh and blood grandparent.

I can hardly wait to place my little guy into my parents arms (and Tim's parents arms, too!) and watch as he melts their hearts. And I can hardly wait for story time with Poppa... play time with Diva... gardening 101 with Grandpa (and music lessons too!)... and cooking with Grandma. Each of our parents are so unique and special, and will be able to offer our boy so much care and wisdom. I just wish they didn't live so far away!