The other day when I was watching my
granddaughters, I found myself up stairs and getting ready to watch a
movie while we lay in Mommy’s bed. Both the girls were sick and asked me
if I wanted to take a nap. It would be okay with them if I wanted.
Sunshine found the TV controls, and zip-zang, she showed me how to do all the remote control stuff that previously eluded me. With “Horton Hears a Who
This isn’t going to work, I told them. I
need more room than that. So I manually scooted them over, grabbed a
pillow from the end of the bed, and climbed over them. The moment I
extended my arms, they both rolled to nestle into me. ‘Ahhhhh’.
Sunshine is somewhat like a puppy, which has to turn in
circles a few times before finding the right spot. This time she was
lying on her stomach, with her head at my knees and her feet at my head.
“Draw pictures on my back, Grandma. I want a unicorn, a rainbow, a
flower…” Before I drew the rainbow, Sunshine was sound asleep.
Bright Eyes placed her head on my chest. “I
can hear your heart beating, Grandma,” she whispered. I wiggled my
fingers into her mass of brown hair, and lifted the strands up to let
the heat escape. She sighed, and blinked, then was asleep.
That left me with Horton. Before we had settled
in for the movie,Sunshine had found one of Daddy’s clean socks and
placed it over my eyes just so. "Here, Grandma. This will help your
headache." I could look down my nose and at the TV, if I wanted.
When Mommy/my daughter came home, she found us three just like that. “Oh, my, that is precious.” I agreed with her.
Life can’t get much better than that.
This was a re-post of a great day in 2011, way back when.... Sunshine is now 19 yrs old, and Bright Eyes is 21.
A nap with little ones is an exquisite way to spend an afternoon. They cuddle so well.
ReplyDeleteI sure got so many hugs from them. Now, they are in college, and we text. But they promise that will come to visit. Hmhum
DeleteI remember having a grandchild either side of me while I read a story, the only problem there is reading aloud makes ME sleepy and I fell asleep before they did.
ReplyDeletethose were fun times. I miss them as well.
DeleteYes, *you* can take a nap... Snort. Sounds like a lovely afternoon.
ReplyDeleteYup, a sleepless time for me.
DeleteThankfully a clean sock, lol
ReplyDeleteClean was important, yes.
DeleteLove it! brings back memories (for grandpa of course) They do make life memories for sure. Love from a frozen Florida
ReplyDeletefrozen, I know!! Wow. Keep warm and safe.
DeletePrecious and wonderful memories of your granddaughters, Susan. Those are the moments we live for, aren't they? I'll never forget taking care of my two oldest ones when their mom was delivering the third sister. Such a joyful (and exhausting) time! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Where the oldest now?
DeleteDelicious moments to cherish.
ReplyDeleteOnes that we will remember but they can only learn of them when we tell the stories.
DeleteIt is so good that you posted this priceless memory, or it might have been forgotten. I felt like I was there with you and Sunshine and Brighteyes, with a sock over my eyes... too precious for Words.. how quickly they grow up.
ReplyDeleteI look at Sunshine (Clara) as she towers over me and her mom. She is so precious, and fun. Bright Eyes (Lily) is a delight. She enjoys music and has a boyfriend.
DeleteDid she take a picture of the moment?
ReplyDeleteNot oft that moment, but some others.
DeleteWhat a sweet moment! They grow up so fast as we Grandmas know! My oldest granddaughter is expecting our first great grandchild in May and she's having a baby shower at the end of this month. One of the requests from the shower giver was to bring a book that was enjoyed when we were kids. I actually found ones on line that her Dad and uncles enjoyed. Great idea for building up those kiddie libraries!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet memory!
ReplyDeleteAh, those naps. It's a delight to have time with them
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memory.
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