Grandchildren

"Grandchildren are God's way of compensating us for growing old." ~ Mary H. Waldrup

A new granddaughter was born at 8:50 am on Sunday, May 31st. Abigail Kate weighed in at 5 pounds, 10 ounces and 19 inches long. She was one month early and gave us more than a few anxious moments during the past two months or so. But she�s here now and the wonder and joy of seeing her makes it all worthwhile. Abby is our 9th grandchild and second granddaughter. While we dote on all of our boys, the rarity of little girl in our midst has us all quite giddy. In fact, one of her aunties is quoted as saying that Abby's parents may need a restraining order as she feels she may be prone to hogging (stalking) her new little niece. Of course, this is the mom with three boys! She needs a shot of girly now and then. We're also happy for Sarah, our first granddaughter. While she holds her own with all the testosterone at family gatherings, she will no doubt be thrilled at the new baby cousin who also happens to be a girl . We will count on Sarah to show her the ropes. She is our original family princess!

The other cool thing about a new baby girl in the family is clothing - baby girl clothing to be specific. Shopping for baby clothes is always fun, but shopping for clothing for a baby girl borders on euphoria. What don't they make for little women in training? And talk about pink. Our little Abby will be living in a pink wonderland much to the delight of her mother, grandmothers and aunties. Good thing too - her mother and dad bought a new puppy last summer. She is a female Yorkie Poodle mix named Isabella - Izzy for short. My daughter was spending way more than was wise on elaborate pink outfits and acoutremeau for Izzy. She needed a girl. So it's all good.

I haven't blogged much in the last month or so. I've been too busy working, planning a shower, planting a garden and receiving a new member into our beloved family. I've had lots of ideas to write about, but nothing that seemed important enough to take the time out for until this joyful event. Being a grandparent is amazing - there's really nothing like it. When I look into my granddaughters face, I see my daughter, 32 years ago and remember my own mom, now gone, looking with adoration at her new grandchild. Now I understand.

"Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation." ~Lois Wyse

"Grandchildren are loving reminders of what we're really here for." ~ Author Unknown

"A grandchild fill a space in your heart that you never knew was empty." ~ Author Unknown

"Grandchildren don't make a woman feel old; it's being married to a grandfather that bothers her." ~ Author Unknown (I added this one cause it made me laugh)

"A child needs a grandparent, anybodies grandparent, to grow a little more securely into an unfamiliar world." ~author unknown

"Grandchildren are a grandparent's link to the future, and grandparents are the child's link to the past." Author Unknown