I had often heard that a special relationship exists between grandchild and grandparent. As I grew up without grandparents in my life, I always accepted this idea on an intellectual level, but never really experienced it emotionally. Then a little over 3 years ago, I became a grandfather and then my life changed. The above image was taken recently in Hawaii and it reminded me of the wisdom to be handed down from grandparent to grandchild. I am not sure how much wisdom I impart to my grandson, but I do try and answer all of his endless questions. He visited me this morning and he and I had a great time jumping on my bed, looking at photos on my computer, reading books and having a snack together. Our snack food today was fresh pineapple, seaweed, ginger crackers, nectarines, and rice crisps. Then the questions started arriving: "Grampa why do we have to wait until Christmas to go back to our Hawaii Home?", "why do Alaska Airlines and WestJet have "winglets" on their wings?", "why are the Olympics over?" and on and on. I am not sure my answers were adequate, but he seemed happy with them at the time.
I am one of the most fortunate of grandparents as I live close to my family and get to be part of his life on a regular basis.
I am definitely living well and prospering.
Dennis
I totaly understand your feeling, Dennis. You are indeed lucky. Tyler is such a cute and loving and lovely and sweet boy! He is also lucky because he has such a caring and loving and wise grandpa! Of course you are cute too.
ReplyDeleteLook at the beautiful words below:
You are my special little boy
my grandson, my first!
And as I look upon your face
my heart just wants to burst!
Because I have so much love for you
waiting deep inside,
And as I hold you in my arms
my love I do not hide.
Very touching...
Love you!
Rosie