My son and his wife have returned from a trip and are safe and sound at home again. My daughter returns to her teaching job today to start another new school year. My better half and I are home together again after a few days apart and away from our home.
So normalcy has returned to the family for a few moments. It can be taken or changed in a blink of an eye. I was so concerned about my son and daughter-in-law flying in during those storms yesterday. Any kind of travel is a risk. I was reminded of that driving around a large stretch of the Baltimore Beltway the last few days.
My better half and I had the opportunity to be with our 2-year-old grandson and two dogs for the last few days. I learned a few things. Their 2-year-old is fast. And he is solid. But he is also smart. Maybe more than I. The thing that I adore the most is his sweetness.
Such a natural compassion. Sharing and inquisitive. Devious and funny. Laughing, loveable, and lollipops. I loved it.
Looking forward to the next time we visit and play. He inspires me to create things for him. I do have to work on getting him to stop throwing things. But as my wiser better half reminds me, that’s what they do. Plus his parents are on the case already.
I’ve got to remember that more. I’m the grandparent and I have to let them be the parents. I guess that instinct kicks in. I also have to remember to let kids be kids.
I’m so thankful to have a family so close. We put effort into being together and supporting each other. Are we perfect, nope, but we all do our best.
Watching my grandchildren grow up has been so much fun and I know the coming years will be even better. I hope I can stay active and participate in physical activities with them.
Growing up I never envisioned such joy from having my own family. I never dreamed of it being my premier accomplishment in life. I didn’t know the importance of appreciating it along the way because it passed by so quickly.
So today I savor. I take pictures to freeze these moments in time. I put marks on the doorframe of these grandkids growing taller. I try to teach them new things. And I always try to make them laugh.
