Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Queen of Everything: First blog EVER! ...I may babble
Queen of Everything: First blog EVER! ...I may babble: I feel like a novel author trying to figure out how to introduce her characters without confusing her readers....here we go I am a mother ...
My grandson was born. The moment and memories are stacking up fast!
So you can guess that when my grandbaby was born I naturally dropped my blogging. Instead, I took up smooching, hugging, shopping for soft, cute little things, making ridiculously looking faces and inhuman sounds to evolve any type of reaction or to make a connection to my new grandson.
And, now he is 8 months old. My, my, my how time flies.
The moments and memories are stacking up fast. In retrospect it is a blur, but a joyful one filled with rainbows on 100% sunny days. Spending time with him is the purest joy there is-the kind that narrows your view to only the sweet little face, blocking every ache and pain, bad day at the office or annoyance big or small.
So, I would have to say that a grandbaby goes a long way to fill at least a corner of the empty nest. Certainly, I feel more needed and gratified to have someone new to hold, love and adore---and of course to shop for. I think my relationship with my daughter has deepened too. We are connecting on a whole new level for now we share motherhood as another bond between us. It seems my role in her life is more defined now - her son's grandma. That really helps shape my identity, after being lost for a while in the uncertainty of facing an empty nest.
My upcoming posts will be about how I marvel at my daughter's motherhood. She is blowing me away. My grandson is sooooo lucky to have her as a mommy.
Until then my fellow empty nesters.
And, now he is 8 months old. My, my, my how time flies.
The moments and memories are stacking up fast. In retrospect it is a blur, but a joyful one filled with rainbows on 100% sunny days. Spending time with him is the purest joy there is-the kind that narrows your view to only the sweet little face, blocking every ache and pain, bad day at the office or annoyance big or small.
So, I would have to say that a grandbaby goes a long way to fill at least a corner of the empty nest. Certainly, I feel more needed and gratified to have someone new to hold, love and adore---and of course to shop for. I think my relationship with my daughter has deepened too. We are connecting on a whole new level for now we share motherhood as another bond between us. It seems my role in her life is more defined now - her son's grandma. That really helps shape my identity, after being lost for a while in the uncertainty of facing an empty nest.
My upcoming posts will be about how I marvel at my daughter's motherhood. She is blowing me away. My grandson is sooooo lucky to have her as a mommy.
Until then my fellow empty nesters.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Officially on baby watch!
We are officially on baby watch. My daughter has been having light but regular contractions and has lost her mucus plug. A trip to the hospital confirmed she was having measurable contractions, is dialated to 1 cm and is 50% effaced. But, they sent her home to continue labor until it became stronger. Alas, it eventually stopped.
Regardless, my grandson is coming very, very soon. I spent today doing laundry and preparing meals to freeze for my daughter and her husband for those foggy, busy but joyful days ahead. I know they won't want to interrupt snuggles and cuddles to make a meal. Who would afterall.
Laundry done. Meals in the freezer. On call and waiting. I am going through the motions to be ready to go at a moment's notice trying not to think about the life-enhancing emotional impact this will make on our lives. I don't want to waste my emotions ahead of the big moment and introduction.
I can't even think about my daughter being in pain during delivery or the possible health risks. I know I will be a nervous and emotional mess while she is delivering. I hope that part goes quickly.
Who knows - my next post might be a birth announcement.
Regardless, my grandson is coming very, very soon. I spent today doing laundry and preparing meals to freeze for my daughter and her husband for those foggy, busy but joyful days ahead. I know they won't want to interrupt snuggles and cuddles to make a meal. Who would afterall.
Laundry done. Meals in the freezer. On call and waiting. I am going through the motions to be ready to go at a moment's notice trying not to think about the life-enhancing emotional impact this will make on our lives. I don't want to waste my emotions ahead of the big moment and introduction.
I can't even think about my daughter being in pain during delivery or the possible health risks. I know I will be a nervous and emotional mess while she is delivering. I hope that part goes quickly.
Who knows - my next post might be a birth announcement.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Waiting to Meet my Grandson
Today I got a pack and play baby bed for our home. Also, over the weekend I bought a nursery monitor, pack and play sheets and a variety of baby products like lotion, bath wash, etc. Now I am ready to host the little guy.
I am pleased that I thought to keep my daughter's crib quilt and other baby blankets. It was so touching to see them again and now to use them for her baby.
Also kept safely in a drawer are some of my favorite outfits she wore in photos. As a keepsake, I have hand-written a note to my daughter to go with each outfit along with the photo of her in it. In the note, I describe how much I liked the outfit, where she wore it and about some of my memories of her during that time. I think I actually like strolling down that memory lane (dabbing my leaking eyes) more than she does. These will stay in the drawer until (and if) my daughter has her own daughter.
I am hoping being a grandmother fills the void the empty nest has left behind, bringing new meaning and purpose to my life.
I am pleased that I thought to keep my daughter's crib quilt and other baby blankets. It was so touching to see them again and now to use them for her baby.
Also kept safely in a drawer are some of my favorite outfits she wore in photos. As a keepsake, I have hand-written a note to my daughter to go with each outfit along with the photo of her in it. In the note, I describe how much I liked the outfit, where she wore it and about some of my memories of her during that time. I think I actually like strolling down that memory lane (dabbing my leaking eyes) more than she does. These will stay in the drawer until (and if) my daughter has her own daughter.
I am hoping being a grandmother fills the void the empty nest has left behind, bringing new meaning and purpose to my life.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Our grandson will be born soon and I know our lives are sure to change forever. I am eager. I am excited. I know it will be great. With a bit of apprehension and anticipation, I enter this next phase of my life.
I know my daughter and her husband will be wonderful, attentive and thoughtful parents. I feel sorry for grandmothers who have to worry about their kids' parenting skills. I certainly don't.
So bring it on baby. You sure are going to be loved....a lot. I wonder if it is possible to be loved too much. I hope not - because you just might be a victim of such over-indulgence.
I know my daughter and her husband will be wonderful, attentive and thoughtful parents. I feel sorry for grandmothers who have to worry about their kids' parenting skills. I certainly don't.
So bring it on baby. You sure are going to be loved....a lot. I wonder if it is possible to be loved too much. I hope not - because you just might be a victim of such over-indulgence.
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