I get asked a lot about my relatively new role as "Lily," the grandparent. I am still having a hard time putting strong and accurate enough words with my answers to all the questions. Writing this blog, I find myself trying to make sure that I am relatable. I am fully aware that I am not the first grandmother EVER. Just like I wasn't the first mother EVER. Conversely, do I love my kids more than anything? Sure do. Do I believe that this precious Baby O is the most darling baby girl ever born? Dang right!
Can I get the perfect picture of her? Not on my life. One of those regrets I was telling you about, that I never have my camera, requires me to use my phone. And the fact is, I am not all that great using the camera on it. She is not a wild or busy child. You really don't realize she moves much until you try to take a picture. Every picture I have is somewhat blurry.
Or I didn't remove the slobber. Or she blinks.
Surely it isn't me moving while I take the picture...
She is far from a cranky baby. But she makes funny expressions, and we would love to know what she is thinking... This punkin is a great sleeper at the moment. I would love to tell you how many hours she sleeps in a row at night. Would it be polite to say that there are two digits in the number of hours she sleeps? Or is that bragging?
Gosh, she is such a little dumplin. I can honestly tell you that I had no idea what fun this new role would be. We haven't been able to spend as many hours as we would like with her due to "life" -- but we are so fortunate that she lives within 20 or so minutes from our house.
Back to being relatable. I want to talk about how I understand how others feel about their grandchildren. I never want to make anyone think we love ours more than they love theirs. It's just that "we get it." As our kids were growing up, I always tried to not brag. Not to say I didn't, but I tried to be aware, and the goal was to be polite. This is where I just want to quit writing, because I know I can't express what I really want to say. I think all human beings are equal. We are no better than the people that will never read this because they don't have access to a computer. I never, ever want to hurt anyone's feelings. But I do love my family, just like I hope you love yours.
We are blessed.
