Monday, February 4, 2013

Grandparent Time - Small Stone


Our Grandson, Sam, is 5 months old.
He stayed with us for a day last week.
We made faces and danced and sang.
We fed and burped and diapered.
Smiles were our reward.



we knew nothing of caring for babies
barely grown ourselves when twins were born
muddling through exhausting days and nights
longing for a private moment or at least a nap
miraculously we're given this second chance
at baby love

small stone - mindful writing
Grand Social

32 comments:

  1. yes, grandchildren are certainly grand!!

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  2. The joy of being a grandparent, as you so beautifully point out...a second chance at baby love. What a generous smile...it made my morning start off just right!

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  3. Such a beautiful picture. It makes you just want to reach out and hug him. Your words are sweet, too. Wonder how many young'uns starting out know anything about raising children? Guess we have to learn as we go.

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  4. I love the shot, and what you did with it. Sam is a jolly baby, isn't he?
    My friend, Hazel is waiting for her first great grandson to be born. He is due on the 5th.

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  5. Ahhhh.. How cute.. Grand-babies are the best aren't they.

    Hugs~

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  6. Graduating to the status of Grandparenthood is the very best. Lovely photo Barb, enjoy the little ones, so much easier this time.Love, hold have fun, kiss and cuddle, but no broken nights, with no sleep, no organisation to have some time to yourself, and when they stay, work can all be done before and after.A wonderful time in our lives. Greetings from Jean

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  7. How cute, Sam! For grandparents, seeing a smile on grandchildren's face is enjoyable than anything else!
    Tomoko

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  8. Oh, what an adorable face!

    Now you can enjoy baby love without the tiredness...

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  9. Oh he is adorable! You must be over the moon with your sweet little grandson.

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  10. Fantastic poem Barb, enjoy it.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  11. Love this: "a second chance at baby love." So many times I hear people mention grandparenting as a second chance at parenting, which always sounded like wanting do-overs for mistakes and regrets. But a second chance at baby love? Such a perfect description! Thank you! And thank you for sharing in the GRAND Social.

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  12. Truly a wonderful 'small stone' - enjoy. Andrea

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  13. Sweet treasures! Happy grandparenting! :)

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  14. Wow, I remember that age with our son. Tiring but fun.

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  15. Hahaha, can;t wait to be a grandma myself (wishful).

    Sam is growing so fast, love to pinch that cute cheeks!

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  16. There truly is no manual for this.... :)

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  17. What a sweet picture and beautiful sentiment. There really is nothing better than baby love! Just stopping by from the GRAND Social Linky Party and it would be great if you would do the same!

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  18. Beautiful - your words and that face!

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  19. What a sweet adorable picture. Grandkiddies always make me smile.

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  20. Absolutely gorgeous photo. He must be a true delight. Babies make the world a better place.

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  21. Beautiful photo and beautiful sentiment.

    Stopping in from the GRAND Social.

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  22. Yep as a grandparent I can wholly agree, it's better this time around!

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  23. What a wonderful post. I am smiling for you. Baby love for you.

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  24. Lovely post. I think we enjoy our grandchildren so much because we make time to spend with them and we realize how short childhood really is.

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  25. Such a sweet post Barb! Glad you spent such a pleasant time with little Sam! God gives second chance to those who are kind and loving. Have a wonderful week ahead :)

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  26. What a happy little darling. You are doing fantastic things with your photos, Barb.

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  27. How awesome to have a baby in the house again. :)

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  28. Wonderful portrait of your adorable grandson! I know the excitement -- I am blessed with four grandchildren under the age of four. Enjoy, enjoy!

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