Thursday May 07, 2009 
Thursday May 07, 2009 Back in 1982, I was thrilled to have our first baby, but felt utterly incompetent to do the job properly. And when our second came along two years later, I still felt clumsy, juggling an infant with a toddler. So in trying to pin down what it is about being a grandmother that makes me incredibly happy, I’ve decided it’s at least partly because I can actually enjoy the baby instead of worrying and over-analyzing every minute of the day. This time, it’s sheer joy – the joy of impossibly soft skin, of how his little head cradles in my hand, of having him stare at me intently. The joy of seeing part of our daughter and son-in-law reflected in his little face. The joy of seeing the cycle of life go on. So go ahead – ask me how I feel about our new grandson, Lucas:
And ask Scott how he feels:
Holding a newborn feels like cradling a combination of the earthy and the sacred – such a raw little scrap of humanity, and such a miracle that he was born so whole and perfect. I can’t get over how good he smells, and sweet he is to cuddle.
All the joy, none of the work. We thank our daughter and son-in-law for giving us the gift of a grandchild, and we promise to do our very best to be the best grandparents we can possibly be.
Carolyn holding an hours-old Lucas
Carolyn and Juan Carlos with their new son
Posted by terrymckenzie ( May 07 2009, 08:21:45 AM PDT ) Permalink Comments [3]
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A beautiful post, Terry. And beautiful pix.
Posted by Rachel on May 08, 2009 at 09:16 AM PDT #
And take it from me, the best is still to come...
Linda
Posted by Linda Drake on May 11, 2009 at 08:57 PM PDT #
Wow...I am so, so happy for all of you. Best wishes!!
Posted by Laura on May 12, 2009 at 08:53 AM PDT #