Thank Goodness for Grandmas

When I was growing up we didn't live close enough to either of my Grandmas to just stop by to say hi and it took some planning if we wanted to stop by for a few hours.  We lived just far enough away that every single trip was special.  I am thankful that it is the same way with the Grandma's in my boys life.  Grandma Roeder lives quite a ways away-so when we visit or they venture down this way it is definitely a special occasion.  Grandma Barb lives a little closer but we don't see her too often, so the joy and anticipation of "Grandma's coming" still sticks.  And I love to tell Eli "Guess who is coming...." and the joy on his face as he waits by the window to see the car pull up is priceless.  I love that he does have a relationship with each sets of his grandparents.

I'm also thankful for having these Grandparents in my life.  Andy's parents have helped with the kids on more than one occasion when we had Andy/Raina outings.   My mom has come to save my day more times than I can count.  She has been our most frequent babysitter and will swing by if she is in town for something else.  Recently we went out for lunch and it was her choice and her treat (wow) and regardless of how much of his meal Eli ate, she was going to allow him to have an ice cream cone.  Who knew this treat would be so huge?   I conveniently positioned myself on the other side of the table so I didn't have to deal with the licks and drips (although I didn't come out of this outing clean, I was trying to share my icecream with Hughie....). 

Thanks mom.