What's it like having your first grandchild visit for the first time? It is great. It happened this weekend when his parents needed to travel on business. The three month old stayed at our place. It has been a long time since we have had a baby in the house. I had forgotten what that's like. It was really neat, what with the smiling, and looking all around, and finding objects to concentrate on, like the ceiling.
It was a joy just to watch. It was nice to have our two sons around to help with their nephew. Feedings every three hours, sleep but not quite on a regular schedule, diapers. My wife and I knew all of that well with our five children. But it is different when it's not your child. Special care required. It's fun to see his joy as he learns about the world around him. The world won't always be so pleasant, but he can enjoy it now.
I miss all our children being gone, although I know that's what happens. Same for the newest member of the family. He's been gone just a little while, but I miss him already.
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So does that mean I can add you as a babysitter?:)
ReplyDeleteSuper excellent idea! He does have EXEPERIENCE! :-)
ReplyDeleteTony & Barb Rogers
Go for it! He definitely has EXPERIENCE! :-)
ReplyDeleteTony & Barb
grandkids are great,we have 3 grown kids and 15 grandkids,they are so much fun.christmas at our house is crazy.valentines are so sweet from these little angels.we willl have 4 this weekend so mom and dad can have a little break.i can't wait.
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