Okay, it's been a while. Since Mother's Day my granddaughter had her first video taken and posted on her blog AND at 6 weeks old she discovered rolling from belly to back! :) Which of course Katie and Jason video taped and posted as well. What a thrill it was to watch Madison roll with ease. Now belly time won't be so bad :)
I expect that by next week she will have learned to roll the other way, well maybe since she doesn't really like belly time she'll hold off on that another couple of weeks. Gosh! before you know it she will be scooting and crawling and pulling up!
I gotta say those little legs of hers are raring to go :) Madison is going to be a character just like her mom (and I'm sure her dad) was. They seem to really be having fun with it all. And all mothers know; it's great to hear your child laughing. Which is something I've heard my daughter doing a lot.
If you haven't already, go check out Madison's video's - they are precious:)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Mother's Day
Yesterday was the best Mother's Day so far! I had a wonderful conversation with my Mother (as usual) and not only did my Daughter call but my Granddaughter was awake and I got to speak with her as well! She was fussy and happy but best of all I got to hear her voice and my daughter had us on speaker phone briefly and she could hear my voice. As grand as all that was it gets even better! I was blessed in a way that is so great there is no one word to describe - I had the opportunity to hear my beautiful little girl being a Mommy to oh so precious grand baby.
What a thrilling day it was. The only thing that could have surpassed these events would have been if all four generations could have been under the same roof. One day soon I pray that we will have the opportunity. I have had some fantastic Mother's Day gifts over the years. My daughter was very artistic and clever each year as a small child and created a gift for me each year. And yes, I still have them all along with all the letters she wrote me while we were apart. I treasure them as much today as the day I received them.
I am so looking forward to getting what ever Madison has for me as her grandma just as my Mother did from Katie and my Grandmothers did from not only my sister and me but our children as well.
You know, people sometimes say (myself included) that getting old sucks. But with events like these getting older doesn't seem as bad. For those of you with children, grandchildren, siblings, parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles etc. enjoy them as much as you can. The gifts of this Mother's Day may not seem like anything to some, but trust me when I say that it's the little things in life, those personal things, that will stay with you for all time. They are also the things that will keep you going when you feel like giving up.
I hope all the Moms reading this had as wonderful a day as I did and hope we continue having them. After all, the heart has a lot of room for precious memories like those :)
What a thrilling day it was. The only thing that could have surpassed these events would have been if all four generations could have been under the same roof. One day soon I pray that we will have the opportunity. I have had some fantastic Mother's Day gifts over the years. My daughter was very artistic and clever each year as a small child and created a gift for me each year. And yes, I still have them all along with all the letters she wrote me while we were apart. I treasure them as much today as the day I received them.
I am so looking forward to getting what ever Madison has for me as her grandma just as my Mother did from Katie and my Grandmothers did from not only my sister and me but our children as well.
You know, people sometimes say (myself included) that getting old sucks. But with events like these getting older doesn't seem as bad. For those of you with children, grandchildren, siblings, parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles etc. enjoy them as much as you can. The gifts of this Mother's Day may not seem like anything to some, but trust me when I say that it's the little things in life, those personal things, that will stay with you for all time. They are also the things that will keep you going when you feel like giving up.
I hope all the Moms reading this had as wonderful a day as I did and hope we continue having them. After all, the heart has a lot of room for precious memories like those :)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Passing of Time and Prayers
Madison just turned 5 weeks old! It does go by fast! My daughter is cooping very well with new motherhood. And I have to say it's kinda neat she is going through some of the same things I did with her.
I remember how hard it was to set and keep a schedule with a new baby especially since it was just the two of us from the time she was 3 weeks old till her fathers ship came back when she was about 9 months old. I spent a lot of time on the phone with my mom and grandma's and some of the other wives were helpful. But I am so glad that Katie has Jason there. I would not want any woman to have to go through what I did. The loneliness was, at times, unbearable.
Katie has some dear and close friends that have had babies the past year and from what I can see they have formed a great support group for her. And that my friends is worth all the gold in the world. My granddaughter and her parents have the most wonderful support system and family that are there whenever they need and I'm am sure they will be fine.
When I found out that my child was having a baby I spoke to all I believe in: God, the Native Spirits and the Spirits of my Ancestors to protect and guide my Daughter, Son-in-law and Granddaughter. It appears that my prayers were answered. I will continue to pray and ask for their blessings as long as I draw breath. And when I leave this earthly plane I will be with them always.
I remember how hard it was to set and keep a schedule with a new baby especially since it was just the two of us from the time she was 3 weeks old till her fathers ship came back when she was about 9 months old. I spent a lot of time on the phone with my mom and grandma's and some of the other wives were helpful. But I am so glad that Katie has Jason there. I would not want any woman to have to go through what I did. The loneliness was, at times, unbearable.
Katie has some dear and close friends that have had babies the past year and from what I can see they have formed a great support group for her. And that my friends is worth all the gold in the world. My granddaughter and her parents have the most wonderful support system and family that are there whenever they need and I'm am sure they will be fine.
When I found out that my child was having a baby I spoke to all I believe in: God, the Native Spirits and the Spirits of my Ancestors to protect and guide my Daughter, Son-in-law and Granddaughter. It appears that my prayers were answered. I will continue to pray and ask for their blessings as long as I draw breath. And when I leave this earthly plane I will be with them always.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Changes
For those of you have followed this you will notice my photo is gone. Just wanted to change things up a bit. Not to mention you should be looking at my beautiful grandchild :) For lots more photos of Madison check in on her blog.
I will from time to time place photos of her mother and other family members here to show any family resemblance (and just for fun). As the saying goes "I'm a real stinker" :)
Above I've added a picture of Madison, Her Mother and her Great Aunt Cathy. Enjoy and I'll try to get more. I'm sure my mother has pictures of me as a baby - you know - tucked away for special occasions to embarrass me?
I sure do miss Madison and can't wait to see her again. I must say it is great to hear that she is keeping with the family tradition of pooping on her mothers hand during a changing :) I hope she remembers that "Timing is everything". Her mother had that one down pat :) Just wait till odor is added to the poop! Ah, memories :) Hope they have strong stomachs.
Now I ask you, those pictures she has on Madison's Blog; are they not proud parents? And Grandpa and Grandma too! Madison has all of us wrapped around her adorable finger already.
I will from time to time place photos of her mother and other family members here to show any family resemblance (and just for fun). As the saying goes "I'm a real stinker" :)
Above I've added a picture of Madison, Her Mother and her Great Aunt Cathy. Enjoy and I'll try to get more. I'm sure my mother has pictures of me as a baby - you know - tucked away for special occasions to embarrass me?
I sure do miss Madison and can't wait to see her again. I must say it is great to hear that she is keeping with the family tradition of pooping on her mothers hand during a changing :) I hope she remembers that "Timing is everything". Her mother had that one down pat :) Just wait till odor is added to the poop! Ah, memories :) Hope they have strong stomachs.
Now I ask you, those pictures she has on Madison's Blog; are they not proud parents? And Grandpa and Grandma too! Madison has all of us wrapped around her adorable finger already.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Precious Child
My Granddaughter is here! I was there when she arrived April 2nd at 7 pounds 9 ounces and 21 inches long. Baby, Mother and Father are doing great!I didn't think anything could come close to the feeling I had the day I held my own daughter for the first time until my beautiful child handed me my granddaughter. It was at that moment I realized I was wrong :)
Holding Madison for the first time was one of the most precious moments in my life and I shall remember it and hold it close to my heart right next to the feeling I had the first time I held my own sweet child. There truly are NO words to describe it.
Madison is as beautiful as her mother was and just as perfect. I am so looking forward to spoiling her a bit and spending as much time as possible with them all and watching her grow into what I am sure will be a beautiful young woman just like her mother.
To my daughter and son-in-law: thank-you for bringing this wonderful child into the world and into my life. I am so very proud of you both and love you with every thing that I am. May your family have good health, happiness and love always.
Holding Madison for the first time was one of the most precious moments in my life and I shall remember it and hold it close to my heart right next to the feeling I had the first time I held my own sweet child. There truly are NO words to describe it.
Madison is as beautiful as her mother was and just as perfect. I am so looking forward to spoiling her a bit and spending as much time as possible with them all and watching her grow into what I am sure will be a beautiful young woman just like her mother.
To my daughter and son-in-law: thank-you for bringing this wonderful child into the world and into my life. I am so very proud of you both and love you with every thing that I am. May your family have good health, happiness and love always.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Journey
Well, it's almost time! Due date is tomorrow and I am anxiously waiting that phone call where my daughter says "Mom, it's time". It is most amazing how fast the last 9 months has gone by. Okay, for me it went fast but the last 2 months have been slow for her :) I spoke with her the other day and she is oh so ready.
I am still trying to wrap my brain around the thought and picture of my baby having a baby, a family of her own. I was at their wedding, have seen the stages of pregnancy, seen the sonograms of my grand daughter. But it still eludes me - this picture of her all grown up.
Even when talking with her the other day, in my minds eye I saw her as a little girl. I saw may grandparents go through times like that with my parents and have seen my parents go through it with me, my sister and our children. It is difficult and --- let's say weird, to be experiencing this. But it is the natural course of things. Life goes on, it changes yet stays the same with each passing year.
This journey of life is exciting, fun, frustrating, sad and scary at times. But all in all it is a journey well worth taking. To my Daughter, Son-in-law and Grand Daughter - "Enjoy the journey and make the most of it. I love you".
I am still trying to wrap my brain around the thought and picture of my baby having a baby, a family of her own. I was at their wedding, have seen the stages of pregnancy, seen the sonograms of my grand daughter. But it still eludes me - this picture of her all grown up.
Even when talking with her the other day, in my minds eye I saw her as a little girl. I saw may grandparents go through times like that with my parents and have seen my parents go through it with me, my sister and our children. It is difficult and --- let's say weird, to be experiencing this. But it is the natural course of things. Life goes on, it changes yet stays the same with each passing year.
This journey of life is exciting, fun, frustrating, sad and scary at times. But all in all it is a journey well worth taking. To my Daughter, Son-in-law and Grand Daughter - "Enjoy the journey and make the most of it. I love you".
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