Mike and I had a "date" to take pictures in the park today. I considered the children carefully when making this plan. I decided we would go at 2pm when Riley would be waking up from her nap. It was all set. Riley would wake up and I'd drop the kiddos with my mom. Except the weather wasn't cooperating. Stupid, rain. We decided to play it safe and push pictures back to 7pm.
Now, my mom was going to pick up Isaac and take the lucky duck to Cars 2. That left Miss Roo without a date. I decided to call Mike's mom and see if she would hang out with little bit for an hour or two. Riley has recently started saying "gam-ma" and been asking for Mike's mom. She says her name super cute. Anyway, gram-ma was in so both kids were accounted for.
We were gone about 2hrs and when we pulled into the driveway both kids were in the front yard playing with both grandmas! Riley was screaming "FUN!" It was quite a scene. Everyone was running around after a big green ball. I hated to break it up, but it was bath time.
I am often emotional about how lucky my kids are to have all their grandparents alive and near by. It's a special thing to know your parent's parents. I wish I could have know my grandparents better, but I'm so grateful my kids know theirs.
Yes, that’s a wonderful opportunity for kids, having both sets of g-parents close by and involved in their day-to-day lives. Knowing their favorite colors and what stories work at bedtime. Just knowing the bedtime routine is a huge bonus in a grandparent. Give both G-mas a cosmic pat on the back for staying involved with your kidlets.
ReplyDeleteLaura has my parents and Jeff's parents. They are awesome and love hanging out with her.
ReplyDeleteI love being a grandparent. I loved my grandparents they were fun, loving. My gp's had a houseboat. They took two of us at a time for the weekend. So much fun. I remained very close to my pat. grandmother.(until her death.)I didnt know my moms mom as well, she lived up north most of the year. But I do have memories with her. I see gparenting as a very important job. Creating memories...Loving those kids<3
ReplyDeleteProud to be an involved grandmother!!No gr pa at my side. Doing what I can to help out.
ReplyDeleteALL the grandparents are blessings:))
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