This past week we had a wonderful, quick visit with Lulu, who was in town for the night and stayed with us. Both kids adore her, and not just for the Legos she brought them. They soak up her calm, gentle presence and easily sink into familiarity even though they don't see her for months at a time. Jack suggested, when she left, that maybe she could stay for two nights next time. :)
This weekend, we showered love on Gram-Gram, who celebrated a birthday today and who gives her time to these grandbabies several times per week. I love their comfort in her home and our family dinners every week and the sense of family and tradition we are building together.
(by the way, Gram was very surprised at her surprise party today!!)
Half a continent separates the kiddos from their Grandpa and Vovo, but the wonder of technology eases the distance and thanks to Skype (and beautiful, annual visits), Jack and Ivy love and trust and know their Wyoming grandparents fully. They laugh at their silly Grandpa's antics and enjoy his singing, they talk with Vovo and show off their new toys to the webcam; they try to share desserts by handing them to the screen. When we visited last summer, Grandpa and Vovo were worried about how the kids would respond to the "computer screen people." There was no need to worry. Even if they did think that their grandparents live in the computer, it didn't bother them a bit to find them in the real world, too. We had a magical stay in Guernsey-- such a great trip, in fact, that I am about to repeat it over my spring break. Just me and the kids-- we'll see how this goes!
No matter the travel hassles, it will be worth it, because these relationships-- they are so important. I love to just quietly observe our children when they talk or play or walk or even just watch TV with their grandparents. The beautiful sense of continuity and comfort and mutual adoration that is almost palpable in the air; generations of my family, resemblances tracing one another; these people who I love so much, giving their time and love and influence to these tiny ones of my heart.
Grandparents rock.
On a side note, my kids are cute. Here's proof.
Yes, in this picture Jack and Ivy are sitting on the stairs, high-fiving with their feet.
This one is just cute. That's all
Ivy is WAY into drawing these days. I adore the look of concentration on her face and the way she puts her face way down by the paper...
She's so big.
The Flirt, in action again-- this time wooing the girls by sharing the food he had left over
from lunch bunch...
His new Batman cape. My husband made this. He's awesome.
I love this dog, too.
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We are counting the days. March will go by fast knowing you are coming soon.
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