This week I have taken off the changing pad from Layla's dresser. We haven't been using it for awhile but I have hesitated in removing it because it was another sign that she is definitely not a baby anymore. I DO love her age now but watching it go by so fast is just almost too much at times!
She has woken me up again to take her potty but it was at about 6:30am instead of 3:30am. I did talk her to going back to bed for an hour or so after the potty break but I don't think she ever went back to sleep. She continues to wake up dry most mornings even without a middle of the night potty break. Dare I say when these diapers are gone we might not buy anymore?? There is about 20 more in there...we shall wait and see.
Happy Leap Day. Boy, how life has changed since the last time we celebrated this extra day!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday Sitdown
Okay, so Monday is the new Sunday!
Maybe we will start calling it Monday Meltdown...
Anyway, here's what we have been up too:
The beginning of the week was very routine for us.
Tuesday, We had our girls lunch with a couple close friends and their girls. We ate at one of my favorite restaurants, Sun in my Belly.
Wednesday, I got back to a Bikram (Hot Yoga) class. I can always tell it has been too long when my back tightens up again.
Thursday, the weather was BEAUTIFUL so after a morning at church and nap time, we spent probably over 2 hours at the playground. Just about the rest of the neighborhood was out there as well. It really did feel like spring time. It was great catching up with all the neighbors and seeing how their kids have grown over the "winter".
Friday, we spent the morning with our twin friends, Bobby and Sydney, at Hippo Hop. It is one of those indoor bouncing places. The kids had a great time and all ate a big lunch at the mexican restaurant afterwards. Friday night, I went out with my girlfriend (and neighbor) Heather. She is about 30 weeks preggo with #2 and was needing some R&R. We dined outside at Leons under the heaters. Have I mentioned we have the BEST patio dining here?? Anyway, after a peaceful kid free meal, we walked down and grabbed some frozen yogurt. It as a great evening.
Saturday, we have a busy day. I started the day, teaching my spin class, and then ran home and hopped in the shower. We took Layla to a performance of Mother Goose at Decatur School of Dance. Her teacher at DSOB was Mother Goose and she also got to see the "older"girls dance. The show was about and hour and Layla sat still in Lucas's lap the whole time. She clapped very enthusiastically after each performance. She loved to watch them do moves that she recognized from her 2 year old class. She said when she got big she wanted to dance like them:). We then grabbed lunch as a family and I had to run off to another meeting while Layla napped at home with dad. This year I am co-chairing in the organization of Kirkwood's Spring Fling 5k. It is a 5k around our neighborhood that happens the morning of the annual festival. Last year, there were about 400 hundred runners and we are hoping for more this year. Right now we are trying to tie down our sponsors before the tshirts are printed. Sign up at active.com. It's a fun race! After a busy day, Lucas had some guys over for poker night which meant I got a solo trip to target and a bed time of about 10pm. Good Day!
Sunday: We headed out the door for church, and on the way Lucas said "you know if you had gotten up earlier we could have stopped for HOT Krispy Kreme". You bet I will be ready next week:). When we got home, we took a walk to our urban garden that the neighborhood shares. We are getting a plot there this year because I am dying to plant some veggies. I am so excited about having a garden, I can hardly stand it. Thank goodness I have a husband who supports my excitement. I am sure there will be more on this subject later:). After a Sunday afternoon nap, we all headed to the ball field for the first softball practice of the spring. I can't believe it is that time of the year already! Then after softball, we headed to some neighbors house for dinner. SO nice to have someone cook for you. The food was delish and the company was even better. We had such a good time, Layla stayed up until almost 9pm :0.
We are feeling very blessed to live in a great city, with a great community.
The beginning of the week was very routine for us.
Tuesday, We had our girls lunch with a couple close friends and their girls. We ate at one of my favorite restaurants, Sun in my Belly.
Wednesday, I got back to a Bikram (Hot Yoga) class. I can always tell it has been too long when my back tightens up again.
Thursday, the weather was BEAUTIFUL so after a morning at church and nap time, we spent probably over 2 hours at the playground. Just about the rest of the neighborhood was out there as well. It really did feel like spring time. It was great catching up with all the neighbors and seeing how their kids have grown over the "winter".
Friday, we spent the morning with our twin friends, Bobby and Sydney, at Hippo Hop. It is one of those indoor bouncing places. The kids had a great time and all ate a big lunch at the mexican restaurant afterwards. Friday night, I went out with my girlfriend (and neighbor) Heather. She is about 30 weeks preggo with #2 and was needing some R&R. We dined outside at Leons under the heaters. Have I mentioned we have the BEST patio dining here?? Anyway, after a peaceful kid free meal, we walked down and grabbed some frozen yogurt. It as a great evening.
Saturday, we have a busy day. I started the day, teaching my spin class, and then ran home and hopped in the shower. We took Layla to a performance of Mother Goose at Decatur School of Dance. Her teacher at DSOB was Mother Goose and she also got to see the "older"girls dance. The show was about and hour and Layla sat still in Lucas's lap the whole time. She clapped very enthusiastically after each performance. She loved to watch them do moves that she recognized from her 2 year old class. She said when she got big she wanted to dance like them:). We then grabbed lunch as a family and I had to run off to another meeting while Layla napped at home with dad. This year I am co-chairing in the organization of Kirkwood's Spring Fling 5k. It is a 5k around our neighborhood that happens the morning of the annual festival. Last year, there were about 400 hundred runners and we are hoping for more this year. Right now we are trying to tie down our sponsors before the tshirts are printed. Sign up at active.com. It's a fun race! After a busy day, Lucas had some guys over for poker night which meant I got a solo trip to target and a bed time of about 10pm. Good Day!
Sunday: We headed out the door for church, and on the way Lucas said "you know if you had gotten up earlier we could have stopped for HOT Krispy Kreme". You bet I will be ready next week:). When we got home, we took a walk to our urban garden that the neighborhood shares. We are getting a plot there this year because I am dying to plant some veggies. I am so excited about having a garden, I can hardly stand it. Thank goodness I have a husband who supports my excitement. I am sure there will be more on this subject later:). After a Sunday afternoon nap, we all headed to the ball field for the first softball practice of the spring. I can't believe it is that time of the year already! Then after softball, we headed to some neighbors house for dinner. SO nice to have someone cook for you. The food was delish and the company was even better. We had such a good time, Layla stayed up until almost 9pm :0.
We are feeling very blessed to live in a great city, with a great community.
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| Layla and her two loves. |
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| This cat lives in the pet store in down town kirkwood. We walk by there almost everyday the weather permits. Layla loves to stop and see the 2 kitties. I swear that this one "Ginger" waves to her every time. |
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| Homemade pretzel making with dad |
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| in the bubble on the playground with Kyson |
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| such a daddy's girl. she was watching him in the garage. |
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| running the bases |
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| this awesome tree and swing in the woods by the garden |
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| who doesn't love a sleeping baby. She had both feet hanging out:) |
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| when did they get so big?? |
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| getting Mrs. Dee's autograph |
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| Cheese! |
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday Sitdown (happening on a Monday)
Highlights of our week:
1. Layla finished ANOTHER session of music class on Friday. I keep looking for a way to weave this out of schedule, but she loves it more & more. We start the Spring session mid march.
2. Friday was Girl's Night! A few of my close friends and I went to see The Vow and then hit up Starbucks afterward. The movie was really good but we were kicked out of Starbucks before we were ready to leave:)
3. Saturday turned into a rainy day so we pulled out another movie from our stash. Have I mentioned this to you guys?? We joined the Disney Movie Club and got 7 Blue-Ray movies for about $13. We just have to pay full price for 2 Disney movies in the next 2 years. We received all the movies the same day, so we put some away to pull out on a rainy day. Princess and the Frog was the first one and Saturday, we introduced Alice in Wonderland. Layla loved both of them and we have watched them multiple times.
4. So VERY THANKFUL for our church home here in Atlanta.
5. We spent Sunday afternoon at Natalie and Chris's house. We had ribs on the BIG Green Egg. They were delish. Layla napped there and then woke up in a crazy mood. She was very entertaining for everyone:). Last night we kept sweet Annie while her parents went out. Did I mention I LOVE being a aunt?? Enjoy them and send them home:)
6. Productive Monday so far! Dance class, watched Kyson so his mom could grocery shop in peace, & completed my ironing. After nap we have storytime and then grocery shopping! Maybe a play ground trip in there somewhere?
Life is good, I LOVE my job;)
Happy Presidents Day!
1. Layla finished ANOTHER session of music class on Friday. I keep looking for a way to weave this out of schedule, but she loves it more & more. We start the Spring session mid march.
2. Friday was Girl's Night! A few of my close friends and I went to see The Vow and then hit up Starbucks afterward. The movie was really good but we were kicked out of Starbucks before we were ready to leave:)
3. Saturday turned into a rainy day so we pulled out another movie from our stash. Have I mentioned this to you guys?? We joined the Disney Movie Club and got 7 Blue-Ray movies for about $13. We just have to pay full price for 2 Disney movies in the next 2 years. We received all the movies the same day, so we put some away to pull out on a rainy day. Princess and the Frog was the first one and Saturday, we introduced Alice in Wonderland. Layla loved both of them and we have watched them multiple times.
4. So VERY THANKFUL for our church home here in Atlanta.
5. We spent Sunday afternoon at Natalie and Chris's house. We had ribs on the BIG Green Egg. They were delish. Layla napped there and then woke up in a crazy mood. She was very entertaining for everyone:). Last night we kept sweet Annie while her parents went out. Did I mention I LOVE being a aunt?? Enjoy them and send them home:)
6. Productive Monday so far! Dance class, watched Kyson so his mom could grocery shop in peace, & completed my ironing. After nap we have storytime and then grocery shopping! Maybe a play ground trip in there somewhere?
Life is good, I LOVE my job;)
Happy Presidents Day!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Blame it on the book
I have been a bad blogger lately and I am blaming it on a book. I am re-reading Redeeming Love for book club this month and I am captivated by it. What a fantastic story of God's love for his children and how he can redeem us from whatever our past may be.
Here is what we have been up to!
Because of the cool weather, we decided to take Layla bowling for the first time after church on Sunday. She knew before she got there, after watching youtube videos, that she wanted a purple ball! Luckily, they had one and she got to use it. Even if it did weigh 15 pounds!
We had a GREAT time and she can't wait to go back!
Thankfully, it was just a SHORT phase and she is back to regular napping. She stayed in her bed the whole time when she wasn't napping and was just singing and talking! It was sweet. Thankfully, she is still bound to the crib.
In other big news, we are down to just 1 diaper a day now! Layla went for about a week where she consistently woke up from her nap dry. She would even take off her diaper and show me. I asked her every day if she was ready to nap in big girl panties and she said "No, I want to wear diaper". So, I didn't push it for fear that it would screw up nap time. Yesterday, she said she wanted to sleep in big girl panties. She woke up dry and chose to wear them again today! Even more than that, she has woken up about 5 mornings totally dry. Not consecutive mornings, but still I have been impressed. We have not even limited her fluids at all. I didn't know it was physically possible for them to hold it that long?? I am not waking her up in the middle of the night, so she can go pee in the zombie state. I figure it will happen when she is ready, like the naps did.
On a final note, Layla got a big Valentine surprise in the mail from Granna and Papa yesterday. Thanks to them, she had candy for dinner last night.:)
Back to reading! Have a happy day!
Here is what we have been up to!
Because of the cool weather, we decided to take Layla bowling for the first time after church on Sunday. She knew before she got there, after watching youtube videos, that she wanted a purple ball! Luckily, they had one and she got to use it. Even if it did weigh 15 pounds!
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| She is still into "posing" for pics |
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| Size 8 Bowling shoes are ADORABLE! |
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| Pushing it down! |
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| "Go Ball!" She even bowled a strike once! |
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| CHEESE!! |
Lucas and I have never celebrated Valentine's day but this year, Layla and I made him homemade gifts (Thanks Pinterest!). We invited cousin Annie over for our art project, so that she could make one for her daddy too!
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| Looks like Layla is eating paint here.... |
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| Layla hated the paint on her hands and feet, but she was a good sport. And Daddy Loved it! |
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| Annie Girl! Who is already sleeping through the night:):) |
After rebelling against her nap for two days, this is how Layla was Wed. morning....
Thankfully, it was just a SHORT phase and she is back to regular napping. She stayed in her bed the whole time when she wasn't napping and was just singing and talking! It was sweet. Thankfully, she is still bound to the crib.
In other big news, we are down to just 1 diaper a day now! Layla went for about a week where she consistently woke up from her nap dry. She would even take off her diaper and show me. I asked her every day if she was ready to nap in big girl panties and she said "No, I want to wear diaper". So, I didn't push it for fear that it would screw up nap time. Yesterday, she said she wanted to sleep in big girl panties. She woke up dry and chose to wear them again today! Even more than that, she has woken up about 5 mornings totally dry. Not consecutive mornings, but still I have been impressed. We have not even limited her fluids at all. I didn't know it was physically possible for them to hold it that long?? I am not waking her up in the middle of the night, so she can go pee in the zombie state. I figure it will happen when she is ready, like the naps did.
On a final note, Layla got a big Valentine surprise in the mail from Granna and Papa yesterday. Thanks to them, she had candy for dinner last night.:)
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| "My child is spoiled because no one will spank grandma" definitely applies here. |
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
28!
Yesterday, I celebrated my 28th birthday.
It was a normal Tuesday, with a few special events:).
After I came home from teaching my morning spin class, Layla greeted me with a "Happy Birthday, Momma!". We met Natalie, Katie and their babes for a yummy lunch and then we all walked around the corner for some even yummier frozen yogurt! Lucas came home with my gift which Layla opened for me. He bought me a gift card for a spa day (YAY!) and another gift card for make-up! He HAD been listening:) Of course, Layla wanted to know where her present was??
The power of social media always amazes me. Starting before I even climbed out of bed, people were wishing me a happy birthday on FB. All through my morning spin class, my phone was lighting up! I had to turn it over to keep from being distracted. At the end, of the day I think I had about 125 birthday wishes. That is just CRAZY! Thank you everyone.
After teaching my evening spin class, Lucas had arranged a sitter so we went out dinner. We went to Murphy's in the Highlands and it was delicious! It was a perfect day with many of my favorite people.
The older I get, I realize that age is just a number. I still feel like I am in my early 20s! If it has taken 28 years to get me to the place in life I am right now, I will welcome growing older. Because of a lot of grace, I can say without a doubt that I am better at 28 than I have EVER been, in every area of my life.
Cheers to many, many more!
It was a normal Tuesday, with a few special events:).
After I came home from teaching my morning spin class, Layla greeted me with a "Happy Birthday, Momma!". We met Natalie, Katie and their babes for a yummy lunch and then we all walked around the corner for some even yummier frozen yogurt! Lucas came home with my gift which Layla opened for me. He bought me a gift card for a spa day (YAY!) and another gift card for make-up! He HAD been listening:) Of course, Layla wanted to know where her present was??
The power of social media always amazes me. Starting before I even climbed out of bed, people were wishing me a happy birthday on FB. All through my morning spin class, my phone was lighting up! I had to turn it over to keep from being distracted. At the end, of the day I think I had about 125 birthday wishes. That is just CRAZY! Thank you everyone.
After teaching my evening spin class, Lucas had arranged a sitter so we went out dinner. We went to Murphy's in the Highlands and it was delicious! It was a perfect day with many of my favorite people.
The older I get, I realize that age is just a number. I still feel like I am in my early 20s! If it has taken 28 years to get me to the place in life I am right now, I will welcome growing older. Because of a lot of grace, I can say without a doubt that I am better at 28 than I have EVER been, in every area of my life.
Cheers to many, many more!
Monday, February 6, 2012
House Fires and Beach Vacations
Today was definitely not an ordinary Monday. After dance class all was quiet on Warren St until about 11:00am when I heard the first firetruck. We are close to a health clinic so firetrucks are not out of the norm BUT then I kept hearing them. I went to the window and they were all parked in front of my house. Then I noticed them unraveling the hose and looked to the left, only to see the house 2 doors down up in smoke. I immediately called Lucas because he had the number of the guy who lives there who is usually home during the day. Thankfully, he wasn't home but was shocked to learn what was going on. It wasn't until about 3:30 this afternoon when the last firetruck left. All in all, there were probably about 10 trucks and about 30-40 fireman. They busted out windows and slammed through the front door and then used a big chain saw to cut a hole in the roof. It was determined that they think it started in the basement from the furnace. Everyone is ok and thankfully all that was ruined can be replaced. My neighbors have been so generous in their donations which is no surprise to me. We really do have the BEST neighbors:).
God used this whole episode as a test of my faith. We have been challenged at church to be not only tithers but sacrificial in our giving this year. I had been struggling about what kind of "sacrifices" our family could make. We really don't live on that much and are not that big of spenders because we don't have a lot of extra, quite honestly. I had been holding a couple of checks from my work and from my birthday and had taken them to the car this morning so I could add them to our savings account. I was feeling a little more comfortable with our financial status because this was going to add more to our savings than we have had in there in a LONG time. When I watched these peoples belongings disappear right before my eyes, I thought about how God promises to give us our daily bread. So was I going to hang on tight to my extra, or give it freely to this family in need claiming God as my provider of all things? I think I passed the "test". Funny how God challenges us in these areas so that he can prove himself more faithful than every before. I am thankful about how God answered my prayer about our role in the sacrificial giving and I pray that he will give us more opportunities throughout the year to return to him what he has so generously given us.
On a much lighter note...our spring time beach vacation is in the books, April 22-28th. We will be spending a week at a friends condo in Hammock Beach Florida. When I say we, I mean the girls. Grammy, Aunt Natalie, Annie, Layla and I. I look forward to this trip every year!
God used this whole episode as a test of my faith. We have been challenged at church to be not only tithers but sacrificial in our giving this year. I had been struggling about what kind of "sacrifices" our family could make. We really don't live on that much and are not that big of spenders because we don't have a lot of extra, quite honestly. I had been holding a couple of checks from my work and from my birthday and had taken them to the car this morning so I could add them to our savings account. I was feeling a little more comfortable with our financial status because this was going to add more to our savings than we have had in there in a LONG time. When I watched these peoples belongings disappear right before my eyes, I thought about how God promises to give us our daily bread. So was I going to hang on tight to my extra, or give it freely to this family in need claiming God as my provider of all things? I think I passed the "test". Funny how God challenges us in these areas so that he can prove himself more faithful than every before. I am thankful about how God answered my prayer about our role in the sacrificial giving and I pray that he will give us more opportunities throughout the year to return to him what he has so generously given us.
On a much lighter note...our spring time beach vacation is in the books, April 22-28th. We will be spending a week at a friends condo in Hammock Beach Florida. When I say we, I mean the girls. Grammy, Aunt Natalie, Annie, Layla and I. I look forward to this trip every year!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunday Sitdown
1. I finally got back to book club this month! It was so great to see some friends that I haven't seen in forever. We chose Redeeming Love for the month of February. It is absolutely one of my favorites and I am excited to read it again.
2. Layla had a traumatizing experience trying to poop this week. Without much detail, she was struggling and I had to help her. All ended well and I think Lucas for more traumatized by it than Layla.
3. I also got back to a Stroller Strides class this week. Again, it was great to catch up with some old friends. I was even sore the next day which was a great feeling. There are some things in the works so that maybe I can start teaching a few classes. It would be a privilege to be apart of this organization in a different way. I love seeing moms trying to do something to better themselves and I also love that we are doing it right in front of our children.
4. We had some awesome prayer time at my mom's group, Thursday morning. I am so blessed to be doing life with these awesome ladies.
5. The weather has been AMAZING these last couple of days. Our late afternoons at the park our back on the schedule and I am loving it! Layla is too:).
6. Friday afternoon, we went to a sweet neighbor's 2nd birthday party at one of the jump places. Layla had a blast and her climbing skills are much improved since our last trip in November. Friday night, we had a couple of couples over for dinner. They are "younger couples" from church and we had a great time getting to know each other more.
7. Saturday night, we chose to spend some time at home. We rented the movie 50/50. I think both of us enjoyed it! Definitely worth renting.
8. Lastly, I was so relieved to get some rain last night.. My allergies have been making me crazy the past couple of days. I am feeling much better today. We had a great message at church today. I will be listening to it again so I can digest it more. It's super bowl Sunday, but I don't really think it is that super. We did have a couple of friends over to grill out, but I will be going to bed before the games ends.
I've got to get some rest because today kicks off the start of my birthday week!! Bring it on 28:)
2. Layla had a traumatizing experience trying to poop this week. Without much detail, she was struggling and I had to help her. All ended well and I think Lucas for more traumatized by it than Layla.
3. I also got back to a Stroller Strides class this week. Again, it was great to catch up with some old friends. I was even sore the next day which was a great feeling. There are some things in the works so that maybe I can start teaching a few classes. It would be a privilege to be apart of this organization in a different way. I love seeing moms trying to do something to better themselves and I also love that we are doing it right in front of our children.
4. We had some awesome prayer time at my mom's group, Thursday morning. I am so blessed to be doing life with these awesome ladies.
5. The weather has been AMAZING these last couple of days. Our late afternoons at the park our back on the schedule and I am loving it! Layla is too:).
6. Friday afternoon, we went to a sweet neighbor's 2nd birthday party at one of the jump places. Layla had a blast and her climbing skills are much improved since our last trip in November. Friday night, we had a couple of couples over for dinner. They are "younger couples" from church and we had a great time getting to know each other more.
7. Saturday night, we chose to spend some time at home. We rented the movie 50/50. I think both of us enjoyed it! Definitely worth renting.
8. Lastly, I was so relieved to get some rain last night.. My allergies have been making me crazy the past couple of days. I am feeling much better today. We had a great message at church today. I will be listening to it again so I can digest it more. It's super bowl Sunday, but I don't really think it is that super. We did have a couple of friends over to grill out, but I will be going to bed before the games ends.
I've got to get some rest because today kicks off the start of my birthday week!! Bring it on 28:)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
I see grandma
My mom's mom, grandma Strawn had 12 children and lived a long life to the age of 92. What a blessed woman she was! She was in her right mind until her last days in the hospital and her physical health was pretty decent, considering her age.
Lucas and I had been married a couple of years and I interviewed and got offered an awesome job at a cardiac clinic in town. The pay was the most I had ever been offered and I would have been doing things that were above my education level at the time, but they were going to train me to do them.
I had finished a Certified Nursing Assistant Program which meant I had a lot of training in basic patient care. At this point, my grandma's health was declining and all her children were going to do whatever they could to keep her out of a nursing home. This meant they were going to have to hire someone to come to her house to care of her. For some reason, deep in my heart I felt that I was suppose to be the one to take care of her. I still remember the conversation with the man who was offering me this great job and I told him I wasn't going to take it. He was shocked and quite frankly, I was too.
Taking care of my 90+ year old grandma was anything but glamorous. It included meal preparation, giving her meds, cleaning her house, bathing her, grocery shopping, and taking her to run various errands around town. BUT it also meant precious time with my old grandma, to listen to stories, tell stories and spend lots of quality time that otherwise would have never happened.
The point of all this is that I see grandma a lot in Layla and it always brings a smile to my face. The way she spits in the sink after she brushes her teeth, the way she splashes water on her face, and the little bit of OCD that she was born with. Tonight, Layla stood up in the bath and put soap on her washcloth and started to clean herself. And there grandma was again. It feels like a déjà vu experience but always puts a smile on my face.
I am so grateful for the time I spent with grandma and I am also grateful that she is still around at times in the form of my daughter. I am even more grateful that this world is not my resting place and I have an eternity to spend her.
Grandma, we look forward to seeing you one day. Can't wait to introduce you to your great granddaughter.
Lucas and I had been married a couple of years and I interviewed and got offered an awesome job at a cardiac clinic in town. The pay was the most I had ever been offered and I would have been doing things that were above my education level at the time, but they were going to train me to do them.
I had finished a Certified Nursing Assistant Program which meant I had a lot of training in basic patient care. At this point, my grandma's health was declining and all her children were going to do whatever they could to keep her out of a nursing home. This meant they were going to have to hire someone to come to her house to care of her. For some reason, deep in my heart I felt that I was suppose to be the one to take care of her. I still remember the conversation with the man who was offering me this great job and I told him I wasn't going to take it. He was shocked and quite frankly, I was too.
Taking care of my 90+ year old grandma was anything but glamorous. It included meal preparation, giving her meds, cleaning her house, bathing her, grocery shopping, and taking her to run various errands around town. BUT it also meant precious time with my old grandma, to listen to stories, tell stories and spend lots of quality time that otherwise would have never happened.
The point of all this is that I see grandma a lot in Layla and it always brings a smile to my face. The way she spits in the sink after she brushes her teeth, the way she splashes water on her face, and the little bit of OCD that she was born with. Tonight, Layla stood up in the bath and put soap on her washcloth and started to clean herself. And there grandma was again. It feels like a déjà vu experience but always puts a smile on my face.
I am so grateful for the time I spent with grandma and I am also grateful that she is still around at times in the form of my daughter. I am even more grateful that this world is not my resting place and I have an eternity to spend her.
Grandma, we look forward to seeing you one day. Can't wait to introduce you to your great granddaughter.
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