Tuesdays.... Gramma Wendy normally has Grandma Thomas on these days. For a while now, the kids and I have tried to share in some of the day with them. Normally it's just some time together over coffee while Grandma Thomas marvels at how "smart" the kids are. I have to admit that I don't think the kids are much smarted than your typical kids... but it always makes a mom feel good when someone else dotes over them. She is constantly saying how "smart" "good" and happy they are. She doesn't know them by name, but says that she loves them so much. This make Me happy. For us, knowing that we can bring her a smile for a portion of the day is amazing.
The last few months have been harder for Gramma with her mom. She has been more confrontational, a little more disoriented, and sometimes just sad. We have started to notice that Grandma Thomas can relate to the kids, and is most happy with us when we are all singing the kids songs in the car. She is a kid at heart, and it makes her happy. She claps and sings along with us, laughing and smiling along the way. Today they came over for coffee, and then later in the afternoon (while Will was at school) we ventured to the Nature Center. Grandma is just as excited about what she sees as the kids are. We feel so blessed to be able to share in these moments with her, and as a bonus, the kids also get that extra time with Gramma on our little adventures.
The last few months have been harder for Gramma with her mom. She has been more confrontational, a little more disoriented, and sometimes just sad. We have started to notice that Grandma Thomas can relate to the kids, and is most happy with us when we are all singing the kids songs in the car. She is a kid at heart, and it makes her happy. She claps and sings along with us, laughing and smiling along the way. Today they came over for coffee, and then later in the afternoon (while Will was at school) we ventured to the Nature Center. Grandma is just as excited about what she sees as the kids are. We feel so blessed to be able to share in these moments with her, and as a bonus, the kids also get that extra time with Gramma on our little adventures.
Grandma with her little Gabi. My lil fixer uppers=)
at the Lake Erie Nature Center. Isa loves holding Grandma Thomas' hand!
trying to find "Nemo" in the pond
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