As I write this, Wes and I are in the middle of a one week visit by our 15-month-old grandson. His parents are off on a beach vacation on a beautiful tropical isle…and we are in the 106-degree oven of East Texas. Playing outside has not been much of an option. 

Even so, the week has been everything I expected it would. Busy. Tiring. Fulfilling. Wonderful. Fun. Giggly. Silly. Exhausting. Sometimes all at the same time! 

As the week is drawing to a close, I realize we have learned some very important things that need to be shared.

• You can say a lot without saying a word—a look, a smile, a scowl, or a pointed finger speaks volumes.
• Snacks are best if you have one for each hand.
• Music with a good beat should be danced to.
• Silly sounds make everyone laugh.  Make them often.
• Having a bedtime routine really does help you relax.
• Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  
• A second breakfast is never a bad idea.
• Never underestimate the value of a good book.  If you love it, read it more than once.
• Sample ALL the flavors at the frozen yogurt shop.
• Try new things. Sometimes they are scary, but you end up enjoying a lot.
• Naps keep you going.
• Spend time with the people you know love you no matter what.  Time is short.

Being grandparents is still relatively new to us.  There are three little boys we adore, and I am quite sure there are many more lessons to come!

Until next time,