July 14, 2013
Hi, Miss Lady! Guess what? Today is NUDE DAY! Your very own special holiday! Grandmommy is teasing you, because you are just so cute! I hope you have a happy day, though, after your trip to San Antonio to celebrate with Aunt Jess.
Are you being a good girl for Daddy?? I'm sure he is having fun hanging out with his little girl!
Grandmommy was SO upset the other day, when my boss, Mary, told me that I could not have next Tuesday off to come and help you and Mommy get ready to move. Now I am thinking that maybe it would have been a tough time for Mommy and Daddy to have company ..... so I will come up with a plan B or C ....
The tough part is that I haven't told Mommy and Daddy yet because I didn't want to ruin Mommy's girl weekend. I will let her know later, and I have already hinted at it the other day. But it is SO hard keeping a secret .... I'm sure you will have plenty of secrets over the years, but hopefully they will all be good ones! It is a nice thing to not want to hurt someone's feelings, but sometimes it is hard. Everyone has times when they have to think of the other person first, and sometimes that is the hardest thing to do. But it feels good and happy to think that the other person can be glad that they didn't have to deal with the sad thing for awhile. Especially while they are trying to have a little fun.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
A Two Month Old??/ Wishes for Abby
June 8, 2013
WOW!! Your 2 month birthday has flown by, your first trip to stay at Grandmommie's house, and multiple parties .... my, oh my! Guess I ought to throw in the stop on the way home by the police officer who was SO enthralled by you that he didn't even give Mommy a ticket ....
Last weekend was the best weekend ever .... you and Mommy came for a bridal shower for Aunt Jessica, then a baby shower for Aunt Rachel and a family get together, so that everyone could meet you, and wish Cousin Kelly and Jennifer a happy engagement! Wish Daddy had been able to come, too, but sometimes work takes priority. Where to begin??
It was all so fun, and you had so many cute outfits! Have to admit that I am amazed by your happy demeanor, and your smile! Honestly, Grandmommie was a little worried that you wouldn't sleep so well, and that all of us would be feeling a little cranky by the end of the weekend. But you did great, and Grandmommie barely heard you cooing in the night when you got hungry. Have to give Mommy a lot of credit for that, and attachment parenting ....
Friday, we just hung around, and eventually went outside to roam around the yard, looking at the flowers. It's easy to give you credit for enjoying it, since you can't talk, and you were so curious .... wonder whether or not you will enjoy gardening when you get older. Guess we will have to wait and see. Good thing the workers were finished with the siding before you got here, because they were really noisy!
Saturday was your party with Aunt Jessica. I stayed home and did some errands, so that we could just hang out after dinner. You fell asleep right in my arms, and then I was reluctant to get up and go to bed, even though my behind was getting tired of sitting. Fortunately, you did fine with moving to your bed. Mommy and I just talked and talked while you slept .... looking forward to the times when we all three will talk late into the night about girl stuff!
It rained like crazy on Sunday morning, which was a blessing and a curse. A blessing because the grass and the flowers really needed it! Mommy had spent a lot of time and energy on making Aunt Rachel's shower a success, and it was! She wasn't very happy about running in and out of the rain to get everything, including us, into the car! But it all worked out, and everyone had a good time. Next, we were off to Aunt Barby's house. On the way, we stopped to feed you, and then you slept the rest of the way. Good thing, too! Meeting all the crazy peeps in Grandmommie's family has got to be hard work for a baby girl!
Everyone fell in love with you .... fun to watch Aunt Barby, Aunt Kris, Karter and Emily play with you. Claire was there only a short time, and Uncle Ben held you for a few minutes, until you woke up .... I think he likes sleeping babies best!
That evening, Mommy and I talked some about Aunt Liz and what had happened with her and Evan. It is so hard to talk about without crying. There are reasons for everything that happens to us in this life, and although we don't know what they are, we ultimately have to accept them. I told Mommy how I felt about the whole thing, and she talked about how she felt, too. I know she still loves and misses Aunt Liz ALOT. Maybe talking to Louis about what happened will make her feel a little better .... or at least, help her cope some.
Monday morning was SO tough for Grandmommie! You were your beautiful, perfect, smiling self when you woke up .... Cryer that I am, I had to excuse myself to wipe away tears, knowing that you had to go home to Daddy. I was really disgusted with myself, because I didn't even really say goodbye or I love you before I left for my meeting. Words cannot express how much I did NOT want to go! Afterwards, I talked to myself all the way home about how you and Mommy needed to go see Daddy and how much fun we had, and that I am blessed to have had the time with you both. Imagine my surprise - and JOY!- when I saw your swing sitting there, and your blanket ..... another chance to kiss you and hug Mommy and really say bye, be safe, and I love you!
Now, for the wishes part.
At Aunt Rachel's shower, Mommy handed out pages for us to fill up with wishes for Dylan Carter. (Who, by the way, Aunt Rachel has decided will marry YOU! Good news, he isn't Romani!) After I filled in wishes for Dylan, I thought that it would be fun to think of some wishes for you, Miss Abigail! So, here they are:
I hope you learn to always be your very best self, because God loves you just the way you are, and He never makes mistakes!
I hope you aren't afraid when trying something new.
I hope you love with reckless abandon, but only those that deserve that love.
I hope you laugh daily and deeply. Laughter is the BEST medicine!
I hope you ignore people who are mean to you just because they are jealous or cruel.
I hope you become the best YOU that you can be!
I hope you respect your parents, your elders, teachers, the law ....
I hope you grow in beauty and grace.
AND, I hope you never forget that Grandmommie loves you to the moon and back FOREVER!
Love Always, Grandmommie
WOW!! Your 2 month birthday has flown by, your first trip to stay at Grandmommie's house, and multiple parties .... my, oh my! Guess I ought to throw in the stop on the way home by the police officer who was SO enthralled by you that he didn't even give Mommy a ticket ....
Last weekend was the best weekend ever .... you and Mommy came for a bridal shower for Aunt Jessica, then a baby shower for Aunt Rachel and a family get together, so that everyone could meet you, and wish Cousin Kelly and Jennifer a happy engagement! Wish Daddy had been able to come, too, but sometimes work takes priority. Where to begin??
It was all so fun, and you had so many cute outfits! Have to admit that I am amazed by your happy demeanor, and your smile! Honestly, Grandmommie was a little worried that you wouldn't sleep so well, and that all of us would be feeling a little cranky by the end of the weekend. But you did great, and Grandmommie barely heard you cooing in the night when you got hungry. Have to give Mommy a lot of credit for that, and attachment parenting ....
Friday, we just hung around, and eventually went outside to roam around the yard, looking at the flowers. It's easy to give you credit for enjoying it, since you can't talk, and you were so curious .... wonder whether or not you will enjoy gardening when you get older. Guess we will have to wait and see. Good thing the workers were finished with the siding before you got here, because they were really noisy!
Saturday was your party with Aunt Jessica. I stayed home and did some errands, so that we could just hang out after dinner. You fell asleep right in my arms, and then I was reluctant to get up and go to bed, even though my behind was getting tired of sitting. Fortunately, you did fine with moving to your bed. Mommy and I just talked and talked while you slept .... looking forward to the times when we all three will talk late into the night about girl stuff!
It rained like crazy on Sunday morning, which was a blessing and a curse. A blessing because the grass and the flowers really needed it! Mommy had spent a lot of time and energy on making Aunt Rachel's shower a success, and it was! She wasn't very happy about running in and out of the rain to get everything, including us, into the car! But it all worked out, and everyone had a good time. Next, we were off to Aunt Barby's house. On the way, we stopped to feed you, and then you slept the rest of the way. Good thing, too! Meeting all the crazy peeps in Grandmommie's family has got to be hard work for a baby girl!
Everyone fell in love with you .... fun to watch Aunt Barby, Aunt Kris, Karter and Emily play with you. Claire was there only a short time, and Uncle Ben held you for a few minutes, until you woke up .... I think he likes sleeping babies best!
That evening, Mommy and I talked some about Aunt Liz and what had happened with her and Evan. It is so hard to talk about without crying. There are reasons for everything that happens to us in this life, and although we don't know what they are, we ultimately have to accept them. I told Mommy how I felt about the whole thing, and she talked about how she felt, too. I know she still loves and misses Aunt Liz ALOT. Maybe talking to Louis about what happened will make her feel a little better .... or at least, help her cope some.
Monday morning was SO tough for Grandmommie! You were your beautiful, perfect, smiling self when you woke up .... Cryer that I am, I had to excuse myself to wipe away tears, knowing that you had to go home to Daddy. I was really disgusted with myself, because I didn't even really say goodbye or I love you before I left for my meeting. Words cannot express how much I did NOT want to go! Afterwards, I talked to myself all the way home about how you and Mommy needed to go see Daddy and how much fun we had, and that I am blessed to have had the time with you both. Imagine my surprise - and JOY!- when I saw your swing sitting there, and your blanket ..... another chance to kiss you and hug Mommy and really say bye, be safe, and I love you!
Now, for the wishes part.
At Aunt Rachel's shower, Mommy handed out pages for us to fill up with wishes for Dylan Carter. (Who, by the way, Aunt Rachel has decided will marry YOU! Good news, he isn't Romani!) After I filled in wishes for Dylan, I thought that it would be fun to think of some wishes for you, Miss Abigail! So, here they are:
I hope you learn to always be your very best self, because God loves you just the way you are, and He never makes mistakes!
I hope you aren't afraid when trying something new.
I hope you love with reckless abandon, but only those that deserve that love.
I hope you laugh daily and deeply. Laughter is the BEST medicine!
I hope you ignore people who are mean to you just because they are jealous or cruel.
I hope you become the best YOU that you can be!
I hope you respect your parents, your elders, teachers, the law ....
I hope you grow in beauty and grace.
AND, I hope you never forget that Grandmommie loves you to the moon and back FOREVER!
Love Always, Grandmommie
Sunday, May 12, 2013
First Mother's Day
May 12, 2013
It's my first Mother's Day as a Grandma, and I couldn't be happier! Mommy sent me several pictures of you in the last few days .... my favorite was you and Brooklyn on the couch, and you were smiling! Dimples everywhere ..... boy, are we in trouble! ;-)
Daddy got up with you when you woke up early, and then you two had a little bonding/going back to sleep time. Mommy was surprised when she got up, and no one was crying! You might get a kick out of that story sometime later. Maybe whenever you become a mom yourself. It is interesting to watch your kids grow up, but really something else to see what they accomplish as they get older, wiser, and more mature. I'm pretty certain that Mommy, Daddy, and Uncle Ben are all a lot wiser than I was at their age!
Every day I think of something that I would want to tell you, and every day I don't write it down. So, for today the word is, Don't procrastinate. That's something they talked about in the Leadership conference. Another thing they talked about was a hotel chain that had excellent customer service, particularly among the bellhops, maids and porters. When asked about it, they invited the man to their training class. In that class, they made it a point that these (less-skilled) workers were really "ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen". That is so profound. Never see yourself as less-than. We are on this earth to serve others, not to be better-than.
Enjoy your first Mother's Day, going to LePeep for breakfast, and whatever other fun things you all decide to do. Smile! And know that you are dearly loved.
It's my first Mother's Day as a Grandma, and I couldn't be happier! Mommy sent me several pictures of you in the last few days .... my favorite was you and Brooklyn on the couch, and you were smiling! Dimples everywhere ..... boy, are we in trouble! ;-)
Daddy got up with you when you woke up early, and then you two had a little bonding/going back to sleep time. Mommy was surprised when she got up, and no one was crying! You might get a kick out of that story sometime later. Maybe whenever you become a mom yourself. It is interesting to watch your kids grow up, but really something else to see what they accomplish as they get older, wiser, and more mature. I'm pretty certain that Mommy, Daddy, and Uncle Ben are all a lot wiser than I was at their age!
Every day I think of something that I would want to tell you, and every day I don't write it down. So, for today the word is, Don't procrastinate. That's something they talked about in the Leadership conference. Another thing they talked about was a hotel chain that had excellent customer service, particularly among the bellhops, maids and porters. When asked about it, they invited the man to their training class. In that class, they made it a point that these (less-skilled) workers were really "ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen". That is so profound. Never see yourself as less-than. We are on this earth to serve others, not to be better-than.
Enjoy your first Mother's Day, going to LePeep for breakfast, and whatever other fun things you all decide to do. Smile! And know that you are dearly loved.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
May 5, 2013
Hard to believe that you arrived one month ago today! When I woke up today, I couldn't quit thinking about my friend Lucinda and her son Zachary. For the life of me, I cannot remember what month his birthday is, but know it is the 5th of the month. Guess an email is in order to check on that fact.
Mommy has been sending the cutest photos of you .... with Ugly Charlie and Wage, and also in the bathtub (there is a little tummy there!) Looks like you weren't too sure about Ugly Charlie .... wonder what thoughts go through a baby's mind?? Mommy says that she got Wage because you will be a hard worker and friendly. SO many blessings are being spoken over you ....
Grandma has been really enjoying work lately .... especially the part of delivering babies and meeting people who are about to give birth. The computer stuff and meetings, etc. are a pain, but it is FUN to be able to help someone have their baby. Twice last week, I had patients that had to have c/sections, and it was pretty amazing to see how differently they reacted. The first lady had been in the hospital for induction of labor for a large baby for 2 days! Finally, the doctor decided that it wasn't going to happen, so he told her that she would be having a c/section later in the day. She cried so hard! Even her mother asked if this was the way most people reacted to being told they needed a c/section. I explained to her that there were hormones + disappointment, etc. But what I really thought was "control freak"! The second lady had her baby's heart tones go down, then up, then down again, and the doctor wasn't sure what the problem was. So we went to do a c/section while her mother called her husband back from lunch. He made it to the OR just in time, and the patient never cried or questioned anything. Unfortunately, something was wrong with the baby after he was born, and he ended up having to go to another hospital that could take care of his heart defect. All this second mom wanted to know was that her baby would be OK. I'm praying that there is something they can do for him.
Seems to be all about attitude, doesn't it?? Your Mommy was so brave and strong when you were born, and I was so proud of her. Grandma "wimped out" .... admitted this to my L&D friends, too. And Daddy .... what can I say?? He was right there with Mommy the whole time, helping her in any way he could, and even doing whatever she said, even if it didn't make much sense to him at the time. The memories of that day, and you, Abigail, are PRICELESS!
And, guess what? To celebrate your one month birthday, there is a HOLIDAY!! Feliz Cinco de Mayo, mija!
Hard to believe that you arrived one month ago today! When I woke up today, I couldn't quit thinking about my friend Lucinda and her son Zachary. For the life of me, I cannot remember what month his birthday is, but know it is the 5th of the month. Guess an email is in order to check on that fact.
Mommy has been sending the cutest photos of you .... with Ugly Charlie and Wage, and also in the bathtub (there is a little tummy there!) Looks like you weren't too sure about Ugly Charlie .... wonder what thoughts go through a baby's mind?? Mommy says that she got Wage because you will be a hard worker and friendly. SO many blessings are being spoken over you ....
Grandma has been really enjoying work lately .... especially the part of delivering babies and meeting people who are about to give birth. The computer stuff and meetings, etc. are a pain, but it is FUN to be able to help someone have their baby. Twice last week, I had patients that had to have c/sections, and it was pretty amazing to see how differently they reacted. The first lady had been in the hospital for induction of labor for a large baby for 2 days! Finally, the doctor decided that it wasn't going to happen, so he told her that she would be having a c/section later in the day. She cried so hard! Even her mother asked if this was the way most people reacted to being told they needed a c/section. I explained to her that there were hormones + disappointment, etc. But what I really thought was "control freak"! The second lady had her baby's heart tones go down, then up, then down again, and the doctor wasn't sure what the problem was. So we went to do a c/section while her mother called her husband back from lunch. He made it to the OR just in time, and the patient never cried or questioned anything. Unfortunately, something was wrong with the baby after he was born, and he ended up having to go to another hospital that could take care of his heart defect. All this second mom wanted to know was that her baby would be OK. I'm praying that there is something they can do for him.
Seems to be all about attitude, doesn't it?? Your Mommy was so brave and strong when you were born, and I was so proud of her. Grandma "wimped out" .... admitted this to my L&D friends, too. And Daddy .... what can I say?? He was right there with Mommy the whole time, helping her in any way he could, and even doing whatever she said, even if it didn't make much sense to him at the time. The memories of that day, and you, Abigail, are PRICELESS!
And, guess what? To celebrate your one month birthday, there is a HOLIDAY!! Feliz Cinco de Mayo, mija!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Bluebirds
Happy May Day, Abby! May 1, 2013
Hard to believe that by the end of the week, you will be a month old!! That comes around on Sunday, just so you know!
Bluebirds have been "following me around" ever since you arrived. Sounds odd, right?? The thing is, Granny Almilee really liked bluebirds. And I sometimes had trouble understanding why she was SO excited about Mommy being born. After all, she already had three other grand-daughters! But she didn't have Allison yet!! It is almost as if Granny is telling me "I told you so". Or maybe it is just because it is springtime ....
Hard to believe that by the end of the week, you will be a month old!! That comes around on Sunday, just so you know!
Bluebirds have been "following me around" ever since you arrived. Sounds odd, right?? The thing is, Granny Almilee really liked bluebirds. And I sometimes had trouble understanding why she was SO excited about Mommy being born. After all, she already had three other grand-daughters! But she didn't have Allison yet!! It is almost as if Granny is telling me "I told you so". Or maybe it is just because it is springtime ....
Sunday, April 28, 2013
A Sunday Story - Abigail
April 28, 2013
More research on your name, Abigail. The sermon was about how Abigail was a beautiful, wise and intelligent lady, who happened to be married to a rich, foolish man.
Isn't it cool that your name is associated with a beautiful, wise and intelligent lady?? Of course, we all think you are beautiful. And we hope you grow to be wise and intelligent. But the story goes way further than that. PLEASE listen to your Mommy and Daddy, and don't marry a rich fool. Rich, OK. Fool, not so good. Especially if he ended up being arrogant and selfish, too. But that is for another day ....
Abigail had found out that David's "army" was coming to kill not only her husband, but also all the men who worked for him. David was angry because Nabal (the rich fool) had insulted him, and refused to help him, despite the fact that David and his men had helped Nabal. Also, David had been anointed as king, which was a big deal in those times. How could Nabal not know who he was??
When Abigail heard what had happened, and what was about to happen, she decided to go meet David and his men. She understood that David's"army" would kill all the men, even the ones who had nothing to do with the bad attitude and selfishness that Nabal showed. So she took a bunch of food and provisions, and met David and his men before he got to where the husband was.
Then she asked David to blame her for her husband's rudeness! I sure couldn't have done that! Most likely, I'd have been saying "Here, take all this stuff, then go ahead and do whatever you want!" But Abigail knew that if David did kill all these innocent men, it would be hanging over his head all during his time as king, and that would be bad for him. Also, she realized that saving the innocent men was a good thing, too. Abigail was a woman of good understanding. And good character.
What could be better than growing up to be a wise, intelligent, beautiful woman of good character and understanding?? Today, Miss Lady, these are my wishes for you --
More research on your name, Abigail. The sermon was about how Abigail was a beautiful, wise and intelligent lady, who happened to be married to a rich, foolish man.
Isn't it cool that your name is associated with a beautiful, wise and intelligent lady?? Of course, we all think you are beautiful. And we hope you grow to be wise and intelligent. But the story goes way further than that. PLEASE listen to your Mommy and Daddy, and don't marry a rich fool. Rich, OK. Fool, not so good. Especially if he ended up being arrogant and selfish, too. But that is for another day ....
Abigail had found out that David's "army" was coming to kill not only her husband, but also all the men who worked for him. David was angry because Nabal (the rich fool) had insulted him, and refused to help him, despite the fact that David and his men had helped Nabal. Also, David had been anointed as king, which was a big deal in those times. How could Nabal not know who he was??
When Abigail heard what had happened, and what was about to happen, she decided to go meet David and his men. She understood that David's"army" would kill all the men, even the ones who had nothing to do with the bad attitude and selfishness that Nabal showed. So she took a bunch of food and provisions, and met David and his men before he got to where the husband was.
Then she asked David to blame her for her husband's rudeness! I sure couldn't have done that! Most likely, I'd have been saying "Here, take all this stuff, then go ahead and do whatever you want!" But Abigail knew that if David did kill all these innocent men, it would be hanging over his head all during his time as king, and that would be bad for him. Also, she realized that saving the innocent men was a good thing, too. Abigail was a woman of good understanding. And good character.
What could be better than growing up to be a wise, intelligent, beautiful woman of good character and understanding?? Today, Miss Lady, these are my wishes for you --
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Sunday morning - Things I have learned
April 14, 2013
Hello, my beautiful little grandgirl! Hope you had a better night than you did on Friday!
I'm sure you were excited to meet Uncle Ben .... kinda cool, isn't he? You know, he knows lots of stuff to teach you,but I think you have to be able to walk and talk, first. And I'm pretty sure they don't make carseats for motorcycles.
Today is a day when I wish I never had to go back to work and could just come hang out with you, Mommy and Daddy forever. Actually, that would probably get old pretty quickly, but one day you will know what I mean.
Years ago, when your Mommy was a baby, Great Grannie Almilee Brooks used to call and ask about her. One day, she told me that her arms ached to hold Allison. At the time, I thought she was being a little over dramatic. But now I know what she meant. Once, she even asked me to put Allison on the phone! I'm thinking .... you are whacked, Lady! She is only 6 months old, cannot talk, and does not have phone privileges! But I learned something from Great Grannie. And that is, always say what you are thinking (as long as it is kind) even if it makes you sound silly. You never know when the person you are speaking to will need to hear it!
Now my mother, your Great Grandmother Sandy, always kept her silence, unless, of course, someone asked for her opinion. What I learned from her is that you may always have an opinion, but everyone else doesn't necessarily want to know what it is! One of thes days, maybe I will get hat straight, and learn to keep my opinions to myself !
Hello, my beautiful little grandgirl! Hope you had a better night than you did on Friday!
I'm sure you were excited to meet Uncle Ben .... kinda cool, isn't he? You know, he knows lots of stuff to teach you,but I think you have to be able to walk and talk, first. And I'm pretty sure they don't make carseats for motorcycles.
Today is a day when I wish I never had to go back to work and could just come hang out with you, Mommy and Daddy forever. Actually, that would probably get old pretty quickly, but one day you will know what I mean.
Years ago, when your Mommy was a baby, Great Grannie Almilee Brooks used to call and ask about her. One day, she told me that her arms ached to hold Allison. At the time, I thought she was being a little over dramatic. But now I know what she meant. Once, she even asked me to put Allison on the phone! I'm thinking .... you are whacked, Lady! She is only 6 months old, cannot talk, and does not have phone privileges! But I learned something from Great Grannie. And that is, always say what you are thinking (as long as it is kind) even if it makes you sound silly. You never know when the person you are speaking to will need to hear it!
Now my mother, your Great Grandmother Sandy, always kept her silence, unless, of course, someone asked for her opinion. What I learned from her is that you may always have an opinion, but everyone else doesn't necessarily want to know what it is! One of thes days, maybe I will get hat straight, and learn to keep my opinions to myself !
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