Back to Summer. Summer was given my birth name as her middle name and I am so grateful for that special connection with my first grandaugther. Since her birth, they have gone on to increase their family with a son and another daughter. My connections have become more octopus-like now. I was able to spend the most time with Summer since they lived locally for her first year. Now, I am racking up the frequent flyer miles trying to include myself in as many special moments of their lives as possible. My son and his wife are great with keeping the bonds strong by calling or emailing often to fill me in on "the happenings." Pictures fly back and forth via the Internet and I often bless the inventor of the World Wide Web. It has helped me stay connected with my grandchildren and observe the passage of time. Summer is starting school......OMG. Wasn't she just born yesterday? Wasn't my son just born last year???? Days I'll always remember... like they were yesterday...Where does the time go?Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Where does the time go?
Wow, my first grandchild, Summer Victoria, will be starting school soon. I remember, just as I am sure her mom and dad do, the day that she was born. I remember the look on my son's face as he handed a "minutes old" baby into my arms and said, "I'd like to introduce you to your granddaughter, Summer Victoria." I was overwhelmed with joy, happiness, nostalgia, a touch of sadness, and a multitude of other feelings at that very precise moment. My heart welled up with love for a little pip-squeak that I didn't even know yet. The love came first......and that love will last. Summer just celebrated her fifth birthday. It all happened while I wasn't looking..but actually, I did look. I flew many miles to make sure that my granddaughter would know that I loved her. I was there (or they were here) for birthday parties, Christmases, Thanksgivings and next week, I will fly down to NC to watch her first dance recital. Fortunately for me, I get along great with my son and his wife. My DIL (Daughter-In-Law) and I have a great relationship and I pride myself in thinking that I have a lot to do with that fact. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I knew that I would never want to be a topic of their disagreements, butt in where it wasn't wanted, be a pain in the arse, or just be a Marie Barrone (Everybody Loves Raymond).
Back to Summer. Summer was given my birth name as her middle name and I am so grateful for that special connection with my first grandaugther. Since her birth, they have gone on to increase their family with a son and another daughter. My connections have become more octopus-like now. I was able to spend the most time with Summer since they lived locally for her first year. Now, I am racking up the frequent flyer miles trying to include myself in as many special moments of their lives as possible. My son and his wife are great with keeping the bonds strong by calling or emailing often to fill me in on "the happenings." Pictures fly back and forth via the Internet and I often bless the inventor of the World Wide Web. It has helped me stay connected with my grandchildren and observe the passage of time. Summer is starting school......OMG. Wasn't she just born yesterday? Wasn't my son just born last year???? Days I'll always remember... like they were yesterday...Where does the time go?
Back to Summer. Summer was given my birth name as her middle name and I am so grateful for that special connection with my first grandaugther. Since her birth, they have gone on to increase their family with a son and another daughter. My connections have become more octopus-like now. I was able to spend the most time with Summer since they lived locally for her first year. Now, I am racking up the frequent flyer miles trying to include myself in as many special moments of their lives as possible. My son and his wife are great with keeping the bonds strong by calling or emailing often to fill me in on "the happenings." Pictures fly back and forth via the Internet and I often bless the inventor of the World Wide Web. It has helped me stay connected with my grandchildren and observe the passage of time. Summer is starting school......OMG. Wasn't she just born yesterday? Wasn't my son just born last year???? Days I'll always remember... like they were yesterday...Where does the time go?
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