In this household there are late nights, early mornings and no down time. A very young girl named Arielle is running the show and we are all willing slaves. Mom and Dad (and Gramma) attend to her needs, dance to her tune and admire her every action. We’re newly in love, and floating on a cloud. Of course sleep deprivation is her parent’s constant companion, and Arrow the dog is still confused over the entire event. But slowly and surely adjustments are being made and growth is being tracked — both in parents and child!!
This Gramma is grateful and loving every moment of getting to know Arielle. I’ve even been able to come to better terms with my nemesis, the hot flash. Having decided it’s a small price to pay for the joy of grandparenthood makes it easier to handle. I head back north on Thursday, and will miss Arielle, her parents and her aunt very much. But there will be future visits to look forward to.
At home, Grandpa is working and holding down the home front. What I will return home to is anyone’s guess. He’s a wonderful guy in so many ways, but I’m anticipating the house will be in scary shape. Hopefully most of my plants will be alive and one or two surfaces will be visible if not free of tons of “stuff”. He wouldn’t admit it, but he does miss me when I’m away. And I, him.
Well, time to do some Gramma stuff. Good night to all!