…that my children can spend time with their Great-grandparents and get to know them.
We are lucky that Tim’s maternal grandparents live just 15 minutes away. Today we visited with them and had lunch at their apartment community. The boys were quite a hit with several of their neighbors! Afterward, we went back to their place and The B Man took his seat on the organ bench and began to play!
Shortly thereafter our ears needed a little break (ha!) and he and GG Gordon filled the bird feeders outside with birdseed.
I never had the opportunity to meet any of my great-grandparents (time was not on our side) and was really only close to one of my grandparents. It’s already obvious that our children will thankfully not have to say the same. They have wonderful and doting grandparents and 3 “GREAT”-grandparents in their lives. How lucky are they? These relationships are extremely precious and memorable even for me. I am so thankful to have Tim’s granparents in MY life too, since all of mine are now gone.
Little G enjoyed exploring their place since this was his first visit since he became mobile. He also enjoyed being held by several of the sweet ladies there and GG Carolyn.
We had such a lovely visit and are looking forward to many more in the future.
our kids have their great grandmothers and one of their great grandfathers. It is great that they can get to know them, isn’t it?!
How strange that as I was reading this my grandmother called to see if I will stop by later with my boys.
My 4 year old grew up with three of his great grandparents until last April when my grandfather passed away. Now he is VERY close to my grandmother. Watching them do things together is wonderful. I am so glad that he has her to be with.
Sadly we are not very close (distance wise) to my husband’s grandmother. Our boys will know her, but not as well.
The other thing that amazes me is how my father is with my kids. The patience, love in his eyes and how he loves to play for hours. I know he was like this with my brother and I to an extent, but being a Papa has made him sparkle a lot more in my eyes.
Grandparents are a special gift, how wonderful that your kids get to share in their lives.
That’s a wonderful blessing! You’re boys are absolutely adorable!
Elaine, You expressed just how I feel too! Gordon and Carolyn are so precious to me and I’m thrilled that my kids can get to know them as well. We’re looking forward to our annual Texas visit in April and hope to see you then. Thank you for such a lovely post. – Sally