There was a time when it seemed that our adult children were part of a generation that viewed child birth differently. People can live and develop without having to experiencing parenthood. But, that time is now long past as we prepare to have our fourth grandchild tomorrow in just 15 months!
We always knew that we missed much in the life of our first grandchild. While tripping to New York as often as possible, we knew that we missed so much of those moments when growth and development is evident. The times when a baby starts to track, the moment when the baby starts to turn over were only seen much after the fact.
And now we know that there is a great difference when grandchildren are relatively nearby. Being with our two most recent grandchildren as often we are, gives us a vantage point to appreciate the wonder of it all, both directly and indirectly, through the eyes and smiles of our adult children and spouses.
Being a grandparent is nothing new. So many have enjoyed the experience as we are, but admittedly, the experience remains as unique as parenting itself.
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