Grandparents and Love

No Greater Blessing

There isn’t a more important title than the one above. Being grandparents is the greatest joy. Nothing is better. Ball games, family parties, school functions, and best yet sleep overs. I want my grandkids to know me and my husband Gary. What better way than to have a sleepover? Grilling them about their lives, questions upon question until they have had enough. Making cookies, brownies, watching movies, eating popcorn. Just getting to know them and what they love to do is what we live for.

Ballgames

You will find my husband Gary and I at baseball games in the summer. Watching the boys play ball is so much fun. We not only get to watch the boys, we get to visit with everyone else who attends. My daughter's husband's parents. The other set of grandparents. We love catching up with their lives as well. I feel it is very important for the grandkids to get to know both sets of grandparents. So, Gary and I love when they attend the boy's games. They live further away so do not get to go to all games.

Fall brings football, both boys play so we go to a lot of games. Watching an eight-year-old play and then going to one of the thirteen-year-old games, we see a striking difference. Both are so fun to watch, but Ethan’s games are at times intense. It is almost like watching adults. Elliot, being 8, his games are exciting to watch them all learn. 

Basketball is next, once again both boys play and we always want to attend, because if we don’t, we cannot get that back. They grow up so fast, and soon all we have left are memories. So, we cherish it while it lasts. Most games you will find us sitting in the bleachers.

Let me tell you about our grandkids:

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Maliki

Maliki is nineteen going on twenty. The one who made me a grandma. Maliki loves his dad. Jeremy lived with my husband and I for a time, so we got to see a lot of Maliki. He would come for weekends to visit. Maliki is a gamer. He loves his video games. If he has an interest, he could possibly make a living out of his love for the games. He would have to move to a bigger city than the one he lives in now. I say go for it, he has a talent and passion so utilize it. He is also very knowledgeable about football. Once again, if he wanted to be a commentator he would have to move to a bigger city. He has his whole life in front of him and can be anything he wants to be. He just has to want it badly enough. He hasn't found his passion yet. He is struggling a little bit. But what person doesn’t, what is life without an uphill battle. We have a feeling the best of times are yet to come for Maliki. My husband and I wish him all the luck in the world. We hope you find your niche, the place you want to be. Go for the gold Maliki. Reach for the stars, you have all the potential. You just have to realize it. The world is yours to conquer.

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Ethan

What can I say about this child? He has my heart; I believe he can do no wrong. Just a grandma’s way of thinking. He is a lot like his grandma. He has a love for animals and right now his choice of a job when he is an adult is a veterinarian. It is the perfect job for him. I remember when he was little, he would pick up nightcrawlers off the driveway and place them on the grass. He has an empathy for animals. His soft heart, his politeness and willingness to help others brings a smile to my face. He is caring. Thirteen years old, he is going to be grown soon. Where did all the time go? I remember him as a baby, toddler, and a little three-year-old who would listen to my stories about a little boy named Josiah. Babysitting for him I would enthrall him with story after story about Josiah. He always wanted more. This lasted years. For me it was over all too soon. His life is busy now, but he still makes time for his grandma and grandpa. Ethan loves to swim and takes to the water like a dolphin. At three years of age, he was jumping off the high dive. He fears nothing, which at times can lead him into trouble.  A young thirteen he has already broken bones. I am sure as he ages there will be nights with no sleep because of worry about him. Gary and I are so proud of him and everything he's accomplished in his young life. He has so far to go, and the world is at his fingertips. We eagerly wait to see what mountain he climbs next. He is super smart and loves school. When he graduates the world will be waiting. My husband and I are certain he will go on to do great things.

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Elliot

Elliot is eight years old and has got to be the sweetest, most polite child we know. He is a rule follower and has a quietness about him. He observes and asks questions. He wants to know and learn. I’m sure in school he soaks up knowledge like a sponge. He is the younger brother and idolizes Ethan. Right now, Ethan has more important things to do but I am hoping as they age, they bond. There is a four-year difference between the two. Elliot always has great reports back from his teachers. They wish they had more kids like him in class. Being eight he loves to play. From jumping on the trampoline to friends. He stays busy. His mom and dad know sports, and exercise is important and incorporated it into their daily lives. Jump roping, the treadmill, sit ups to push-ups. Teach them young and it stays with them throughout their lives. Elliot also loves to swim and excels at it. He was a little timid at first. But it wasn’t long before he caught up. The thing I most love about Elliot is the love he has for his family. There is no one he loves more than his mom, dad, brother and their dog Chewy. It is as it should be. I know he loves staying with his grandma and grandpa, but he is most at peace when he is at home. Elliot is also growing up so fast we don’t want to miss anything. Soon he will be in the double digits. Since I don’t foresee his personality changing at all Elliot will be a very polite, caring young man with a huge heart. The world is waiting for him, so many opportunities await him. We cannot wait to see what he accomplishes. Reach for the stars and the moon Elliot. It's yours for the taking.

These three kids are my reason for living. Being a grandma is the best thing that has ever happened to me. They are my world and I wish nothing but the best for all three.

My husband Gary and I, Peg and Mike, his other set of fabulous grandparents are all blessed.

I'd post photos because I am so proud. However, my daughter does not want her kids splashed across the internet. I do not blame her one bit.

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