I just wanted to share some thoughts about my mom and dad. Yesterday, Matt, Maddy and I drove to VA to pick up Jayden. My mom was kind enough to meet her mom and drive her to F'burg so we didn't have to come up so far. Then they took us out to a wonderful lunch, where they said they thought of me when they found this place. Carabbas, nice place. Yummy food, best steak I ever ate. We had some issues with service, but the food was fantastic. Anyway, My poor dad had not been able to see Maddy since she was born, my mom on the other hand had seen her twice since then. To see the look in their eyes when they saw her...melted my heart. They are so, totally in love when they gaze at her and she gazes back...it was just so touching I wanted to comment on a grandparent's love. They love my kids so, so much and I appreciate that more than they will ever know. I know their love for them is unfailing and unconditional, that is beautiful. Nothing makes me happier than to see someone loving my children. (I think this is the first time I realized and wrote that I have child(ren) as in more than one, plus Jady of course...OMG!) To continue, I want to thank everyone who has ever loved Moriah and now Madison...my friends and family.
Where does a grandparent's love come from? I see such love in Matt's parents' eyes for their grandkids too. I know for me, it is a natural love that is totally automatic...I don't have to try, I just love them. But a grandparent does not have that, " I birthed this child, I automatically love them" thing, right? So how does that work? I don't know, but it is a very COOL thing to be able to watch. My parents adore my kids and always will. Even if I have 50, they will love them all. That makes me so, very happy. Thank you mom and dad for your undying support and love.
On another note, and relating to HOLYMAMA's recent post ( I don't know how to link yet, sorry)...
The other day this lady came to my front door. I was startled as I was nursing the baby on the couch. I could see this strange person whom I never met, walking up to my door...carrying a duster and a scrubbing wand type thing. I opened the door and she had this big smile on her face..."Hi, is this the *** residence??" I told her no and I was sorry, I did not know which house to direct her to...and I let her turn around and walk away. Then I thought about it, I had just sent a cleaning person away, that was DUMB. I wish I had said, "yeah! Come on IN!" and let her clean the house...ha That would have been a much smarter thing to do..hehe
I will post more pictures soon...
Madison smiled yesterday morning at Matt, and she babbled a little too. I was so happy, she was beautiful. She had actually smiled at Moriah first, but I did not see. We had been anxiously awaiting that milestone!
Where does a grandparent's love come from? I see such love in Matt's parents' eyes for their grandkids too. I know for me, it is a natural love that is totally automatic...I don't have to try, I just love them. But a grandparent does not have that, " I birthed this child, I automatically love them" thing, right? So how does that work? I don't know, but it is a very COOL thing to be able to watch. My parents adore my kids and always will. Even if I have 50, they will love them all. That makes me so, very happy. Thank you mom and dad for your undying support and love.
On another note, and relating to HOLYMAMA's recent post ( I don't know how to link yet, sorry)...
The other day this lady came to my front door. I was startled as I was nursing the baby on the couch. I could see this strange person whom I never met, walking up to my door...carrying a duster and a scrubbing wand type thing. I opened the door and she had this big smile on her face..."Hi, is this the *** residence??" I told her no and I was sorry, I did not know which house to direct her to...and I let her turn around and walk away. Then I thought about it, I had just sent a cleaning person away, that was DUMB. I wish I had said, "yeah! Come on IN!" and let her clean the house...ha That would have been a much smarter thing to do..hehe
I will post more pictures soon...
Madison smiled yesterday morning at Matt, and she babbled a little too. I was so happy, she was beautiful. She had actually smiled at Moriah first, but I did not see. We had been anxiously awaiting that milestone!
What a gorgeous family! I hope a loving grandparent can explain 'how that works' to you! My mom adores my kids, too, and she says it's like the parent in her isn't there. Meaning, whenever they're doing something they shouldn't, the part of her that as a mom would have said, 'no' just doesn't work! And when I'm there and say 'no' she can't help but wish I'd just let it go, even though as a mom she would have said no too. Did that make any sense at all?
ReplyDeleteYes, perfect sense. Matt and my moms both have said the very same thing. It is a more relaxed mothery thing they feel. They are lucky, huh? I never thought I would look forward to getting older, but I guess grandkids come with it and in turn make it something to look forward to for sure. :)
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