Reflections Form the Rocking Chair

 

I have spent a lot of time sitting in the rocking chair the last seven months.  Most of that time is spent rocking Cutie E to sleep or reading him stories.  Between those times it is quiet and I am left staring at a beautiful baby.  I love to watch him fall asleep.  He stops rubbing his eyes, grabbing at my hair and his arm slowly falls to his side.  Then I get to take in his sweet little face and hope I never forget the details of his button nose, fuzzy ears and puffy baby hands.  The baby moments do not last long and I’m afraid these details may fade with time.

My quiet thoughts wander to wonder.  How we will spend our spring and summer days together.  Will he be walking or running?  Will he love the park, especially the swings?  I can’t wait for him to run through the park near our home and to push him in the swings.  Will we start art projects or drive a dump truck through the yard?  Maybe we will blow bubbles and get out the sidewalk chalk.  I can’t wait to do all of those things and more with him.  

I want to take him on adventures at the zoo, the aquarium, the library, check out more parks to find our favorite, start swimming lessons and stroll through the grounds of the DC temple.  I want him to know that our Heavenly Father knows him and loves him and that I believe it with all my heart.

I find myself feeling so grateful. I have been blessed with two adorable grandsons and I get to spend each day with them.  I get to love them in person, kiss their cheeks, be there when they wake from a nap, see them grow out of adorable clothes,  watch teeth pop through, take their first steps and so much more. I can't believe our daughter and son in-law asked us to be part of their great family adventure.

I can’t imagine being anywhere else than right here with Cutie E and Little Dude.