Totally taken

Tom and Jamie are out of town this weekend so I’m playing Grandma to both grandkids this weekend. Luckily Tom’s dad came down (Grandpa Bob) to share duties. So we each only have one child at a time.

Laken spent the night with me and what a joy. I had an absolute wonderful time with her. After having a joyous night with her I put her to bed and didn’t hear a peep out of her. I finally woke her at 7:15 so she could eat and be taken to daycare.

She woke so happy that it made my heart sing. So we got dressed, made pancakes, did hair, brushed teeth, yada, yada, and had a fun time doing it all.

I brought her into daycare and she started to wrap her little arms around me because she didn’t want me to leave. Talk about tearing a hole in my heart. In fact something I realized almost right then and there is how much I love that little girl. I realized I didn’t want the teachers to take her from me. I wanted to stop time – right then and there. I never wanted that moment to end.

I left the room and from the hallway I could peek in and watch her – and so I stood. I stayed and stayed and stayed and simply couldn’t pull myself away. Truly that little girl has me completely engaged. She warms my heart beyond anything I can describe.

But time marches on and that’s a good thing. So while I’m here at work, attempting to concentrate on work……my heart is with Laken today. I just can’t ever imagine my life without my grandchildren again. 

Our little artist

My little Laken so hard at work - a little artist and enjoying every minute of it.

I know this - nothing is more warming than when that little girl says "Grandma". OMG - I never knew how it felt to be totally wrapped around someone elses finger, but this little girl has me completely. When she calls out "Grandma", or comes running over to give me a "hug and kiss" - I turn into complete mush. I can hardly wait to share with her everything that I love.

Laken truly brings a love to my life that I never knew I could feel. Grandchildren - one of life's greatest blessings, thats for sure!

Ben and Coll’s New Home

Ben and Coll have now officially joined the world of owning their own home. Its in Littleton, Colorado and they are so excited. Its a beautiful home and they will make it even more adorable.

I’ve been out to see the kids 4 times now since they moved to Colorado almost 1 year ago. What an awesome area. I absolutely love it and could move there myself.

These kids are more than embracing Colorado. They are partaking in everything outdoors and everything Colorado has to offer - biking, hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing, white water rafting, golfing, etc. Yet they are both committed and working hard in their careers. I’m so very proud of both of them.

So congratulations Ben and Coll. I’m so excited for next weekend when you get to move in. I can’t wait to come out and see you both again. I love you both sooooo much.

Really No Excuses

Wow! I wish I had an excuse for not taking the time to blog but the real fact is – I don’t. It seems week after week has gone by and I haven’t taken the time to sit down and write. Not that anyone else really cares – but I do.

I believe in journaling, I believe in its therapeutic potential and the opportunity it provides to look within. So I’m attempting to set aside time just once a week to continue my blogging efforts.