I became a Grammy on Oct 19, 2010.I had full intentions of beginning to record in writing the wonderful days with sweet Avery but have not as if yet. I have lots of pictures and videos but wanted to write from my perspective my thoughts of her. So this blog is going to be written to her so one day it will be a love letter to her from her Grammy Barb.
To my dear Avery,
You are my first grandbaby and was I excited for the whole pregnancy! Me and your momma are great friends as well as mother daughter. I love your mommy with all my heart. She involved me in the steps of preparing for your arrival and I felt I kinda knew you already.
The day you were born was the most wonderful day! When I first saw your little swollen pink face, I said, "she looks just like Brittany". It was like looking at your momma's sweet face all those years ago. Oh, the feeling of looking at my granddaughter for the first time! There is absolutely no words to describe. It is instant love but different from the instant love of looking at your own child for the first time. You were beautiful and perfect!
The first few weeks were a whirlwind for me. I wanted to see you everyday but wanted to not overstep my boundaries. Your momma and daddy were doing such a great job, they did not need me to come over all the time but did allow me to very often. I just wanted to hold you and look at you.
Boy, the next few months flew by. You were starting to smile and giggle. Looking at your hands and feet. Rolling over by yourself. You were changing everyday. Finally, in Feb 2011, your momma went back to work. It was not finally for her but it was for me because I got to keep you on the days she worked. Just like Heaven to me!
It is now the end of July 2011 and we have had great fun. I have watched you go from only milk to some solids and since you are with me all day, I get to watch your reaction to foods and learn your likes and dislikes. You are trying sooo hard to crawl and have for your momma and daddy. You are pulling up and love to stand up as much as possible. On our days you spend a great deal of time standing and sitting on me. I do not mind at all. We spend almost all day in the floor playing and learning. I am reminded as I watch you sleep, that you are a true miracle. The Lord healed your momma's womb and gave us you. I spent alot of time saying thank you Lord for this precious child.
One last thing before ending today, I must mention the nasty little habit you have now of throwing temper tantrums. As temper tantrums go, you are really good at it. You momma was too, so I have been trained. hehe
07-30-2011
Avery
