I have been taking care of my grandson Maddox this week. The deal was sealed this week; this little man of just 3 ½ months has captured my heart. Each morning he greets me with a smile, daily he challenges me by making me figure out just what position he wants to sit in and when he wants to eat and sleep. He prefers sitting up and has a low growl when he gets very tired. He loves to watch the dog and his sister Mariah, especially when she plays basketball. Most days have been spent cuddling and rocking; flipping channels on the unbelievably mind numbing daytime TV, which do prove to provide interesting conversation with a baby.
It has also given me time to think about where I am in life. We get so busy in life and all of a sudden we are grandparents. I know that sounds silly, but it does seem to happen very quickly. I was just getting used to being the mom and suddenly I am grandma. I am not complaining, I agree with those who have gone before me, this truly is the best job ever.
Now I need to figure out how to connect with all of these little ones in the years to come. I know it will involve putting several miles on the car; getting vacation time from my “other” job and coordinating schedules. We will make it work. And every year we will hold Camp Grandma; that is until the Grandkids don’t think it is fun anymore. When Naomi and Mariah grow out of wanting to come to camp, I am looking forward to Peytan and Tavian becoming the next campers, they will pass the tradition onto Kierra, Kianna, Madysen, Tate and of course Maddox.
Oh, he calls, time to cuddle!
