Where does the time go?
I don't know how many of you remember the old poem - and I don't remember what the saying was for every day of the week - but I do remember that it said "Sunday's child is full of grace." I was born on a Saturday, and Saturday's child has to work for a living - that sure fits me! And a child full of grace fits Spencer to a T. He wasn't perfect, but pretty nearly, as he was growing up. A good student, a sensible, caring, giving person. A leader, not a follower. Determined to a fault. Now as an adult, he continues his "grace full" life. I'm so very proud of him, and I love my first-born so much! NOW - if only he would get married and give me some grandbabies!!!  Happy birthday, baby boy!! |
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| It's a sad feeling to realize that your baby is grown, but a wonderful tribute to your parenting that he is a fine young man. I know the feeling to want those Grand(yes they are) babies  Our baby is now eight months old-I did not think we would ever get her Hope you and your son get some quality time on his (and your) special day  |
| That is a great tribute, Chris! I understand how wonderful that feeling is. And it's such a landmark as a parent. You can do your best, but not all parents are so lucky to see that their kids grow up to be loving and responsible adults. Reading what you wrote, it made me again realize how proud I am of mine too. This month my girls are going to be 29. They both are a joy to be around, married spouses that we love as sons...and each have TWO children...we love Bre & William, and Norah & Owen! They all live in a town 5 miles from us, so we get to see them as often as we want and their schedules allow.  Son Travis who is almost 26 is getting married this summer, and we love, love, love his fiance Lindsey. She is actually the cousin of Travis's best friend since 3rd grade, Luke!! She grew up in the Twin Cities, but came down here as a grad student to go to college....and the rest is history! Lindsey's brothers used to come down here in the summers, and Travis had actually met them and played with them many times as kids...crazy, small world! They hope to not wait long to start a family..  . My kids grew up with hoards of cousins their age living near and they loved it...and Travis wants his kids to be able to enjoy that with their cousins too. What sweet priorities...especially for us!  |
| I hear your pain.......though never having kids myself I'm not experiencing the empty grandparent syndrome, but several friends are. Last night I watched this couple care for the priest's 6 mo old boy as baby's mom tended to the demanding 2 year old. Steph held and played with the infant. Then she passed the boy to her husband as she prepped the baby's bottle. Instead of handing back the baby, he grabbed the bottle, gave his wife the "my turn" look, and fed the baby. Two patiently waiting grandparents.......their kids are in the 20's and 30's. Congratulations on having such a fine son, joy to you and yes, I hope you will become a grandparent....someday. |
| Chris, you did a fine job raising your son. I think the trend for guys is to marry later. My nephew didn't marry until he was 35, and just this past year his wife had their first (and only) child--and my nephew is 40. So there is time. And I can remember vividly the day he was born, 40 years ago. How can 40 years have passed so quickly???? I haven't met my great-niece yet, but I enjoy the heck out of hearing about her and seeing the pictures I get almost daily. I told my nephew "when she is old enough, I'm going to buy her a pony." |
| Awee.. it's when people have moments like the ones shared that make me squeeze my babies. I already feel myself losing my oldest who apparently has "friends" wiser than mommy ...for sure-zees!! But the other part of me gets excited to see them "grow" and take what we've taught them and apply it to daily life. I'm amazed by what they say and do now. There's no secret coding things now that they can spell, remember everything, and use things as leverage when we're out.  I'm glad that you have a full grown son you can be proud of. Even more exciting for the day he does tell you that you're gonna be a grandma |
Thanks for the kind words, everyone!  We did our best to raise both our kids to be happy, productive members of society, ready to face the world on their own. They learned their lessons well, I am happy to say, but I'm also aware that how they turned out is not JUST a direct result of their upbringing. I've seen friends who have raised their kids basically the same way with very different results. We worked hard with them, but we also know we are very lucky. They are my heart, my world. Now - GRANDBABIES!!! |
| Monday's child is fair of face, Tuesday's child is full of grace, Wednesday's child is full of woe, Thursday's child has far to go, Friday's child is loving and giving, Saturday's child must work for a living, But the child that's born on the Sabbath day, Is fair and wise and good and gay. My son and I are thursdays and my husband and other son are mondays. Sometimes I think I blinked too long because it seems like just yesterday I was bringing my Monday baby home. How can it be 20 years ago?! I too have such vivid memories of that day, and many since... Shellie |
| Reading everyones blogging has been a great treat today. For those waiting to be grandparents it is worth every minute of the wait. It will be 38 yrs ago this July 2nd that my beautiful daughter entered my world. I had so hoped for a girl and she was so beautiful and perfect. The nurses would roll her from the nursery down to my room and tell me she was the prettiest baby they ever saw. I was in the hospital over the 4th of July weekend and that is when the hospital decided to change the windows from storms to screens. It was 90 degrees out and hot as hell. I will never forget that they would bring her out of the nursery all bundled in blankets. Well the nursery was a/c ed Thank God, but she'd be so red when they would give her to me. lol I always call Amy my little firecracker.  She went on to being a great Mom to her 2 sweet children. I can't believe her oldest child will be 17 in May, it just seems like yesterday we were pulling the dr out of Church because the baby wouldn't wait any longer. It was a sunny beautiful May day the day I became a grandma for the first time.My oldest son was born in October, a rainy, cloudy day. He was so big, and all the nurses had to come in and see the "little lady" who had the big baby. 8lbs 12 1/2 oz 21 1/2inches long. I'm only 5' 100lbs before pregnancy then. He has grown up to be a man I am very proud of. he married later in life and has a wonderful wife and beautiful little girl. whom I skype with each week and she loves the dogs. He's a "hands on "Dad and I can see she's the apple of his eye. They both have the same beautiful blue eyes.My youngest, choke choke, will be 28 on the Traditional Memorial Day, May 30th. He has grown into a man I'm very proud of. He has the biggest heart and happiness is always around him. He says he won't marry until he's in his 30's like his grandmother said the Irish do. I'm in no hurry, but he's out on his own and has a wonderful girlfriend that is she is "it" i'd be thrilled. He says he has no interest in having children, which is fine as well. I love having granchildren, but I wouldn't even ask my married children if they were going to have kids unless they said something. I always felt that was personal for them to decide.I also raised one of my stepsons and I'm very proud of him. I can't believe that he and his wife just celebrated 16 yrs of marriage. They have 3 great kids and I'm so happy they'll be down to visit this Summer. Time sure does go by too quickly, I can't believe I even have a great grandson who just celebrated his 1st birthday in March.....sigh |
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