Last week we had what was most likely a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to have a whole week with our daughter, Annie and her 4 month old baby, Andrew. How often do you ever get your children to yourself again once they are married? It just doesn't happen - at least not often. It was a quiet week, snowy and cold, but Anne was content to just be together, visit, do some cooking and cleaning, play some games and just share. Andrew is the most content child I've ever known. He sleeps a lot and is always happy and smiling. It makes me think maybe my own children were sleep deprived while I tried to keep them awake through the evenings so they'd sleep at night. Annie patiently listented to all my suggestions and then gave me the well thought out reason why she did what she did and allowed me to learn. When will I finally realize that there is little left for me to teach but much for me to share through listening.
Anne has most of the pictures on her camera. I'll try to get them
1 comment:
That does sound like such a great time. So glad you got to soak both of them in. I'm sure it was treasured time for Annie as well as for you.
I loved the last post too...so interesting to hear about the passing of your father. It makes me so sad to think about things like that...I'm so glad for the "plan" so we can feel at peace about it all. Sure love you.
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