Thankful Thursday – Grandbabies
A great joy in my life is being a Grandma without ever having children. Wait, that didn’t come out right. It’s not that I am joyful that I didn’t have children. But I got grandkids anyway. …
A great joy in my life is being a Grandma without ever having children. Wait, that didn’t come out right. It’s not that I am joyful that I didn’t have children. But I got grandkids anyway. …
The highlights of the holidays come down to creating happiness for those around you. Don’t you find that your heart fills up when there’s laughter and the clinking of forks on plates? …
Ryker’s first school picture. A throwback to September. …
Whenever I thought about having a child, a rare occurrence, I always imagined I’d have a son. His name would be Brandon and he would play sports if he wanted to or be a geek if he wanted to or be gay or straight or blond or have dark, curly hair. None of that stuff mattered. I could imagine the unconditional love one offers to a child. …
My Little Sister Tabitha, gave birth to a daughter late last week, making me a “Gamma” for a second time. Vienna was 7 lbs., 5 ounces, and perfect. She also set a family record for length of time spent in hospital for a birth. They checked in at about 11 am and were home, baby in arms, by 4:15 pm. …
It was purely coincidental that I had just been to see some majestic lions and other beautiful African creatures when Cecil the lion was brutally killed by the most hated dentist in the world. I joined my Little Sister Tabitha, her partner Nick and their son – my grandson – Ryker, on a beautiful sunny day at African Lion Safari. …
Like a hunted wildebeast or the elusive sasquatch, capturing a two-year-old in the wilds of his own birthday party is not for the easily fatigued. …
Ryker, the son of my Little Sister Tabitha, is ten months old now. I can hardly believe it. He’s big for his age, taking tentative steps and scooting all over the place. Â Apparently he said “Da” the other day so father Nick is pretty pleased! Â …
Am I an Aunt? A Big Sister once removed? We’re not really sure what I will be to my Little Sister’s newborn son, except interested and involved! Â …