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For two years now I have had the privilege of making memories with a dear little granddaughter, Karleigh Brooke. Her older brother Christian was two years old when he and his Mommy came into our family. I vowed back then to try to never be the grouchy Grandmother I remembered, growing up. And now I've been blessed with another, now seven months old, Dylan Chase.
I rocked all three babies to sleep singing "Bye-O-Baby" to the tune of "Precious Name", an old church hymn. Got lots of smiles from Karleigh when I sang "K-A-RLE-IGH spells Karleigh" to the tune of "Harrigan", an old Irish song my Dad used to sing. And when we swing outside, I sing "Oh how I love to go up in the swing", a song I learned years ago. Do you think I'm one crazy grandma? I'm making memories! Karleigh at 2 years old knows all the words and sings herself and her baby dolls the "sleepy time" song and that's a part of the daily ritual at naptime. Dylan loves it also and closes those big eyes when I hold him close, rock and sing.
Guess there's really something to that poem that says "I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep." Moms - it's a win-win situation. I'm not only teaching the love of music (though goodness knows I'm no Dolly Parton!) I am making good memories and maybe they'll pass them on to their little ones when I'm gone.
Before I close I'd like to share a few thoughts I call "Reflections From The Heart Of A Grandmother":
If tomorrow never comes, I feel that I am one happy and extremely blessed Mamaw.
By Sharon Shearer from Ravenna, KY
By Linda (Guest Post)
06/15/2007
God bless you and your precious little ones (I have 16 and each one is a ray of sunshine from above) Keep making those memories that will last them a lifetime. You can NEVER spoil a child with too many kisses, hugs, songs, or LOVE!
By June (Guest Post)
06/14/2007
I have 3 loveable grandchildren: Hayley 2 1/2 years and twin boys Kolby and Carter who are 8 months old. My heart melts every time they smile and when Hayley says"I miss you so much Grandma" (even though I see her almost every day.)
I realise now why my Mother enjoyed being with me and my daughter so much when she was growing up.
Being a Grandma is a special person in the growing years of a child's life!
By Linda in Alabama (Guest Post)
06/14/2007
I know exactly how you feel. I always had to work while my 2 children were growing up. I always wanted to stay home with them but wasn't able to. Now I have 4 grandchildren and 2 years ago I got to retire. I take care of 3 of my 4 grandchildren now while their parents work! I am loving every minute of it. I have a grandson that's 11; granddaughter 9; and 2 granddaughters, 2 years old. Sometimes it gets hectic, but it's worth every minute of it!
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