Nana Meets Seth At The Hospital
I can’t believe that it has been two weeks today – since my 8th grandson, Seth Robert Paul, was born; and that I haven’t blogged about it YET! That’s not to say that I haven’t been active on both Facebook and Twitter, etc… I’ve twittered and text about it, as well as kept my Facebook status very current on what has been going on. That’s pretty easy. Sitting down to blog takes a little more time, and until today — a commodity that was on short supply for this Nana.
Since my last post about this wonderful event “A Nana In Waiting” - soooo much has happened. As expected, Seth was born that very evening – weighing in at a whopping 6lbs 13oz - Perfect in every way! The next afternoon, my son-in-law escorted myself and three grandchildren to the hospital for a very happy visit, to meet their new little brother, Seth. Needless to say, they were thrilled with this new tiny bundle of joy. The expressions on each of their faces as they held Seth for the first time, were priceless. I too, was completely overwhelmed and found myself immediately teary-eyed, upon gazing and holding him for the first time. (pictured above)
As planned, I took over the mommy duties while in Texas. I awoke children very early in the morning, to get them fed and dressed. Taxied them to school, pre-school, ballet and soccer. Assisted with homework. Washed hair and brushed teeth. Read books. Cooked dinner. Did laundry. And oh — how it brought back memories! Young mothers are kept so busy with the physical aspect of caring for their children. It is a good busy, but can be very exhausting!
Grandchildren - Ethan, Elenna and Eleise
Last Thursday, after almost two weeks, I returned home to California. I’m missing them already. I’m home right now, for a much needed rest, and will head to Georgia on Wednesday. As many of you are well aware, I had two daughters, expecting babies about a week apart. As things went, these two grandsons ended up being born with only two days in between. You can imagine all the excitement of waiting for two babies to be born, within one week!
Today, I’m feeling well rested – after a lovely Easter weekend. I’m looking really forward to traveling to Georgia, to meet my other new grandson, Parker. I will of course, blog about him, too!
Being an LDS GrandParent, is really the best part of life! It is joy undescribable to see your own children become parents themselves. It is difficult to express the deep love that is felt, for these beautiful grandchildren that become the “next” generation. It is comforting to behold what excellent hands that they have been placed within.
LDS GrandParenting is truly a glimpse into Eternity — and so far, I’m loving what I see!
tDMg
LdsNana
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LaurieBee 04.13.09 at 1:44 pm
What a precious baby — and the three older children are adorable too! Congrats!
LdsNana 04.13.09 at 1:47 pm
Thank you, LaurieBee — it’s great to see you:-)
tDMg
Grandpa Shayne 04.13.09 at 8:31 pm
Welcome, Seth, to a world full of love, joy and laughter. Oh, and congratulations, Nana.
LdsNana 04.13.09 at 8:44 pm
Thank you, Shayne — we are soooo thrilled!
tDMg