Well, it is past midnight and I can't sleep (this has happened a lot lately). I find myself tossing and turning trying to think of calming things or sing songs in my head. Tonight, I thought about the things I love about each grandchild. So here they are:
Emmie~~I love how when we are all together, all of a sudden I find her climbing onto my lap. Even at 6 years old she still loves to sit on my lap. This makes me feel so special.
Logan~~I love how he never hesitates to give me loves. In fact, last time we were at his house, he sat right by my side and every minute or so he would reach over and give me a hug. He knows I love hugs!
Daxton~~I love how he and I will be talking away and all of a sudden he will say, "Grammy, I love you this much (holding his hands as far as he can stretch them)!" This does my heart good!
Allie~~When I call their home and she answers, our conversation goes like this--Allie: "Hello", Grammy: "Is this Allie-my-gallie?" Allie: "Is this my Grammy?" I am the only one who calls her this, and she loves it when I do. I love it when she says, "my Grammy".
Landon~~I love it when he is giving me hugs with a hunk of my hair in his hands and he says, "Sometimes, a guy just needs his Grammy!" and then I say, "Sometimes, Grammy just needs her Landon."
Easton~~I love it when he shares his "B" (which is his little blankie) with me. That is a sacrafice for him, because it is his most prized possesion. When he puts B up to my face he closes his eyes like, "I know Grammy will love this as much as I do."
Kate~~I love it when she smiles. She brightens up a room with her smile! She is still little and loves her mommy, but sometimes, she will let me hold her and love her which does this Grammy's heart good.
Clayton~~I love it when he comes to me and gives me those open mouthed kisses!! He loves to flirt with all females and has such an adorable smile! He loves his Papa too!
Lexie~~Only 5 1/2 months old and she is smilin' up a storm. As long as her tummy is full she is happy! Sounds like a Webb to me! I love how she watches her brothers around her play while she is smiling all the time.
Every grandma out there knows exactly what I am saying when I say each and every grandchild holds a special place in our hearts!! Well, that is what has been keeping me awake, so now that I have expressed my feelings, maybe I can get some sleep!! I might have to read a little of Harry Potter, (I've read all the books about 3 times), maybe he can help me dream of magic, Hogwarts, Dumbledore or maybe just Hagrid. Goodnight and wish me luck!
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5 comments:
Awesome! What a fun grandma you must be. . .
Your strategy sounds alot more fun than mine--I go around my yard and weed the flower beds in my mind when I can't sleep. That's the dumbest thing EVER!! It's not fun to do in real life, why should I waste good imagination time doing it when I can't sleep. . . ??????
I also like to redecorate my house, or add on to my house when I can't sleep.
:)
Thats sweet mom, you do have a special relationship with each of your grandchilren and you make each one feel special. I love that.
You've got the tears rolling down my cheeks. That is the sweetest post and you hit the nail on the head, Grandmas relate to every special little one they are blessed with.
My only question did you really have insomnia at 8 pm....I expected my usual time of about 3 am just the difference between the early birds and the night owls guess we know who we are.
What a sweet tribute to your grandkids; those words and feelings will be priceless to them throughout their lives.
Wonderful new twist on counting your blessings.
Miriam.. how are you? I am joining your club of people who can't sleep at night. I love that you thought of this and posted it.. how sweet.Thank Goodness for awesome grandmothers like yourself. Hope things are well.
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