We are going to be grandparents. End of October.
So, I’m practicing. Last night we had a famiiy group over that had an 8 month old. So I held her for a bit while the mother ate (high chairs are good for a few minutes, then there is always the inevitable desire to escape – that’s where another set of hands is good to have around.)
The week before, we were with a young couple in a restaurant. They had an infant less than a year old. He was rather cute (rather photgenic if you ask me!). I grabbed him (OK, so mom let me gently lift the young man) and held him. It’s just plain fun!
Of course, I’d like to think I’m still young enough to be a father! But I have to accept reality! At 52 (which I hit on Wednesday), I’m no longer what I used to be. And maybe there is some good to that.
The kids go home at night. I go home at night. I sleep – and they . . .
Practicing is not as much fun as the real thing. There is something about each new baby that just melts grandparents hearts — they manage to wrap us around their tiny little fingers….and that’s it – everywhere you look, you see an opportunity to shower that baby with love that only a grandparent can do.
And it is a lot more fun perhaps just because it pushes us into the next generation.
But taking the time to practice is a good start – you get to work out all the kinks and are free to just be grandparents.
Happy Birthday for Wed.
MaryAnne C
Happy Birth Day Ron!
Laurie & Phil
Happy Birthday Ron! Hope you have a good one!
Wayne