The other day Abby asked me if I was old. I told her I was only half old because my heart and soul were young and only my body was growing older. Today she told reminded me my birthday is “next” and said “you’ll be half old, Nana”. As I was changing Currin’s diaper Monday, Abby came up; looked down, pointed you know where and asked “what’s that Nana”? I froze and thought “I am […]
I like to make up songs to sing to Abby and Currin. Today I told Abby water was also known as H2O. She wasn’t sure about it, so I explained what H2O is. Then I made up a song to help her understand: H2O is water, I’ll be you didn’t know. H2O is water and water helps us grow. H2O is water, we need it every day. Water makes us big and strong so we […]
In all honesty, I woke up this morning consumed with sadness and found myself missing Ken so badly I couldn’t catch my breath. I woke up at 4:30 am, taking a walk down memory lane before I left for Steph’s and another day with the kids. When I got to Steph’s Abby had a Valentine’s Basket in her hand for Nana. Happy Valentine’s Day Nana – we made you a surprise. Do you love it?” […]
I love that verse from Isaiah 11:6. And as a grandmother I am learning how much truth that verse holds. We can learn so much from our children and grandchildren. A child is full of magic, wonder, imagination and pure joy. In most cases, they are “content in all things” – “I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.” Philippians 4:11 That’s one verse I am still struggling with. But not Abby […]
I love that verse from Isaiah 11:6. And as a grandmother I am learning how much truth that verse holds. We can learn so much from our children and grandchildren. A child is full of magic, wonder, imagination and pure joy. In most cases, they are “content in all things” – “I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.” Philippians 4:11 That’s one verse I am still struggling with. But not Abby […]