My first born, Jaime, is expecting her first baby, and yesterday she found out that it is a boy. He is due to arrive the end of October. He will be our second grandbaby. My son's baby boy, Jack, is due any time now.
After having three of my own, it's wonderful to experience this amazing miracle from a different perspective.
Seeing my daughter about to become a mother is a true blessing. She has no idea just how much her life is about to change.
I don't know how I did it, I was clueless when they sent me home with her.
I had no experience, no idea what to expect, and no idea that I could possibly love someone so much.
They placed her in my arms and sent me home - scared to death.
No manual, no directions...her precious life in my hands...somehow we both survived.
We survived pneumonia, sleepless nights, scrapes and falls, braces, the first day of school, endless school plays.
We survived attitude and emotion, the "terrible two's" and the "terrible teen" years.
We celebrated holidays, birthdays, and felt pride at every accomplishment
and milestone along the way.
Now it's Jaime's turn to be a mother to her son and experience first hand the love, pride, and fears that only a parent can feel.
I know she will be a wonderful Mom, and I will do my best to help her when she needs it.
I hope it all comes back, like riding a bike...it's been a very long time. I am a little rusty at taking care of babies!
As I pass the torch of motherhood down to my daughter and daughter-in-law, my mother is handing down the torch of grandmotherhood to me...
and she says Jaime isn't the only one who has no idea how much her life is going to change!
I'm told, there is nothing like a grandchild to make your life complete.
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