Today, two of my friends and I were in the “neighborhood” of my grandson. We had been shopping at the outlet malls in St. Augustine and we went the country way to get back to Jacksonville.
So, as we traveled along State Road 16A, the obvious conversation came up which included, “ Would you like to ride by and see the baby?” What were they going to say except, “We’re 45 minutes from his house?” But with a little nudging and a few lines like, “Well, we could go this way or that”, we ended up in his home. The huge problem was… he was still taking his midday nap. “What!!!” “Nap!” “Wake him!” “Wake him!” “Wake him!” were only a few of my comments to his mother. But, nothing doing. She’s a scheduled Mommy and he was going to take his full and I mean full nap. I could see that. So, my Grandma mode was to stay calm and take a deep breath and so I did. Well, sort of.
So, I had to go to the bathroom three different times. (Or did I?) Ha! That gave me opportunity to roll along the barn door hallway opening in hopes he might hear the roll and know that his grandma Josie was in the house. But no, he didn’t even budge.
After 25 minutes passed and then 30 minutes, I was fit to be tied. I began watching the baby monitor. Finally, in about 40 minutes he began moving his little fingers and then he turned over and finally… finally, she let me go get him.
And what pleasure it was to see that smile on his face when he saw me and to see those perfectly formed lips, that beautiful blonde hair, those excellently shaped eyes, the dimples in his cheeks and experience that hug after a huge open armed reach! I think I’m in love. (He’s 21 months now and very smart I might add!).
Here are 5 Tips for Being a Part of your Grand Child’s Life:
1. Pray for your little person every single day. Ask God to do for him what you cannot do. Ask the Father above to give him or her wisdom and insight. Plead with the Lord that your grand know Him at a young age.
2. Set up a fund for your grand. It does not need to be a big deal but one day you will be able to leave your granddaughter or son a money gift from you or maybe you’ll be able to buy him/her something special at some point.
3. Write your grandson or granddaugter information in your day-to-day journal. Jot down little things that are occurring so that one day he or she will be able to see you were thinking of him or her early on. Too, this will help your grand have a legacy and heritage written and kept.
4. This goes without saying but tell your grandchild that you love him or her. Many people think that a grand may be too young to hear this or too old but no one is too young or old to hear the magical words “I Love You!”. Say it and say it often.
5. Drop by to see your grand child. Yes, I called Mama to see if it was a good time and so that is very important but if you get the green light from her… go on by and if you have to go to the bathroom several times to see if you can wake him. Do it. Just don’t tell Mama! LOL
Josie
