Last night was something very special. I was babysitting my granddaughter, Savannah, and when the time came to go to bed, she was reluctant to go to bed in her room.
“Can I sleep with you, Oma?” she asked.
Sure. After getting our nightgowns on, we went up to the guest room, and I read three stories. One was very funny, because it was about Mr. & Mrs. Birdie who find an egg in their nest and feel they must adopt it. After weeks of keeping it warm, their baby birdie is born, and it is an allagator! It’s a sweet story, and fortunately the allagator is a friendly one!
Soon it was time for lights out, and all we had was the glimmer of light from the hallway. Savi played silouettes against the wall with her hands, and then she finally settled in, and slowly, but surely, her breathing became light and regular, as she drifted off to sleep.
I lay on my side, watching her sweet face. Her long eye lashes gently brushed her cheeks. Her lips were puckered like a cupie doll. Her hands lay on her chest and I noticed the little dimples across her hands.
I think I must be the luckiest Oma on the face of the earth!
Precious moments. It’s obvious that you enjoy being a grandma 🙂
It is just the best! I can never put into words just how wonderful it is to be close to my Grandchildren. I absolutely adore each one as if they are each the only child on this earth. They are different and special, amazing, incredible and greatly loved. Each a miracle of perfection in my eyes! I am indeed greatly blessed too! Love YOU, Mel
Precious family time to enjoy