"Our" granddaugher arrived last week. Jamie was born 2/16/17. She is beautiful, she is perfect, and she is loved.
Jamie is so fortunate to be born into this amazing family. She has wonderful parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who will tend to her every earthly need. She also has her Papa, (Mr. Wonderful) in Heaven to watch over her and protect her all the days of her life.
There is nothing more precious than a child. I truly believe that you can NEVER love TOO MANY children. God has blessed me with many "grandchildren" who are not blood-related. Each one has enriched my life and broadened my heart.
I am so grateful that there will ALWAYS be room for one more......
Friday, February 24, 2017
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
I got a promotion!
My Prince and I have spoken of our relationship many times - and where we saw it heading. We were both committed to each other, that was clear to us. He loves me dearly and I feel the same. That being said, marriage is out of the question as it makes no sense at our age and we both have chldren to consider. I told him many times that I would gladly be his partner for the next 35 years!!
I had a very memorable Valentine's Day. My prince outdid himself and made a very special effort to make sure this was a day I would not soon forget! The very last gift for me to open was:
I have offically been promoted to "fiance`".... and we could not be happier
I had a very memorable Valentine's Day. My prince outdid himself and made a very special effort to make sure this was a day I would not soon forget! The very last gift for me to open was:
I have offically been promoted to "fiance`".... and we could not be happier
Tuesday, February 07, 2017
To My Grandchild.....
To my Grandchild:
We have all been waiting for months for you to arrive. It is just down to a matter of days right now. There are so many things I want you to know and I will say them all to you once you are in my arms, but, for now, I will write some things down so you can read them later.
You are being born into a very special family. We are loud and we are crazy. We work hard and we play even harder. Most importantly, we LOVE like no others! When one member of this family is in pain, we all hurt. And, when one member of this family has something to celebrate, we will all shout it from the highest rooftop and party like fools!
I think what I want you know most is that you were loved before you even arrived! We talked about you incessantly and made silly plans for you. You had secured a place in all our hearts before we even knew your name!! We all talked about how we were going to spoil you (and how your parents were going to hate us!)
I know you will be held, hugged and kissed for as long as you will let us. I know that every holiday and every gathering will be centered around you. I know that we will all look into your eyes and realize what a gift from God you are.
When you are ready to arrive, my angel, we will all be there - (if not in person, in spirit) to welcome you...
Love,
Your grandmother
We have all been waiting for months for you to arrive. It is just down to a matter of days right now. There are so many things I want you to know and I will say them all to you once you are in my arms, but, for now, I will write some things down so you can read them later.
You are being born into a very special family. We are loud and we are crazy. We work hard and we play even harder. Most importantly, we LOVE like no others! When one member of this family is in pain, we all hurt. And, when one member of this family has something to celebrate, we will all shout it from the highest rooftop and party like fools!
I think what I want you know most is that you were loved before you even arrived! We talked about you incessantly and made silly plans for you. You had secured a place in all our hearts before we even knew your name!! We all talked about how we were going to spoil you (and how your parents were going to hate us!)
I know you will be held, hugged and kissed for as long as you will let us. I know that every holiday and every gathering will be centered around you. I know that we will all look into your eyes and realize what a gift from God you are.
When you are ready to arrive, my angel, we will all be there - (if not in person, in spirit) to welcome you...
Love,
Your grandmother
Monday, February 06, 2017
If It's Thursday, we must be seeing.......
As I mentioned once or 22 times, between the Prince and I, there are lots of kids.
I am a "text book" Italian mom. I believe we need to see each other often and talk even more often. This is fine for my kids - they are so used to hearing my voice. My children all live rather close-by, so seeing them on a weeknight is not unheard of.
The Prince, on the other hand, has his offspring spread a little further away. There needs to be careful planning and often, an overnight stay. However, that's no obstacle for a couple who decide it is time for us to see "the kids"! There is a laundry list of chores to be complete before we hit the road: book hotel, make arrangements for the dog, pack the clothes, pack snacks for the car, remember to take phone chargers!, pack more snacks for the car. We seem to have this process down "to a dance" (yes, everything is music/dance related!)
This weekend, we were up at 4:30am and hit the road by 5. Our drive consisted of drinking coffee, singing to the "oldies", talking endlessly and just looking forward to our time with the grandkids. Upon entering their house and hearing the squeals of delight, surely there was no place else we would have wanted to be! Spending time with children, and their candid demeanor was like getting the batteries in our heart fully charged!
Impromptu hugs and kisses, reading book after book, sharing meals, little hands reaching up to hold our hands - a memorable trip.
I am a "text book" Italian mom. I believe we need to see each other often and talk even more often. This is fine for my kids - they are so used to hearing my voice. My children all live rather close-by, so seeing them on a weeknight is not unheard of.
The Prince, on the other hand, has his offspring spread a little further away. There needs to be careful planning and often, an overnight stay. However, that's no obstacle for a couple who decide it is time for us to see "the kids"! There is a laundry list of chores to be complete before we hit the road: book hotel, make arrangements for the dog, pack the clothes, pack snacks for the car, remember to take phone chargers!, pack more snacks for the car. We seem to have this process down "to a dance" (yes, everything is music/dance related!)
This weekend, we were up at 4:30am and hit the road by 5. Our drive consisted of drinking coffee, singing to the "oldies", talking endlessly and just looking forward to our time with the grandkids. Upon entering their house and hearing the squeals of delight, surely there was no place else we would have wanted to be! Spending time with children, and their candid demeanor was like getting the batteries in our heart fully charged!
Impromptu hugs and kisses, reading book after book, sharing meals, little hands reaching up to hold our hands - a memorable trip.
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