Today I am staying in my pajamas!!!!! I may take a shower later on.  LOL Work and errands the last month have worn me out and I need the rest and comfort of just being home.

 

My son, 2nd born, arrived from AZ with his wife and three kids last night, this is the first time I have met my grandchildren.  He married a gal with a 6 yr old little boy and 3 yr old daughter.  Then 4 months ago they had a little girl!  I cannot begin to express the joy I have felt since last night.  My A still is not drinking and my son walked right by me last night with the baby and handed her to her "Papa"  LOL.....My husband has been a part of my boys life for nearly 9 years, they have watched the turmoil that we have went through, they have lived with his behavior all these years yet they love him and respect him in ways I don't understand. 

 

My heart is pulled in such a touching way when these children speak.  I am thinking more and more of going back to school to become a counselor either for women and/or children.   

 

I was pleasantly surprised this morning when my A woke up, he came out to the kitchen and kissed and hugged these children that have come into our lives!  I am amazed as I watch him find his way without drugs and alcohol.  I have started focusing more on me again, back on track and find that I can enjoy our time together more when I am not taking "his" inventory. 

 

Have a great day, I know I will. 

 

Hugs Mary

 

PS I am really good at this Nana stuff, I was watching a movie with the 3 yr old and baby, and they were both asleep in like 30 minutes!!!!! LOL 

 

-- Edited by marmare at 16:33, 2006-01-07

I love this post Mary. You brought a wide smile to my face. How wonderful for you! I can "hear" the joy in your words, and I am happier for you than you can imagine. I send all best wishes to you and the family, Diva

How wonderful, how wonderful, how wonderful!  We need these bright reminders of happier times to help carry us through the challenges.

Hello, Mary, Thank you for your beautiful post. It sounds as if your eyes - and especially your heart - are truly open! Thanks to your HP! Blessings, mebjk

This is wonderful "Nana" lol

I am happy for you.

Doxie

Mary, How nice to see such an uplifting post. There's no doubt you are a great Nana.. Where there is joy, there is love :) Congrats Christy

Nana, I have no doubt that you would be great at this stuff. It comes naturally to you. Thanks for giving us some good news and hope. Hugs those grandkids for us. Your post melted my old heart. I needed that. Live strong, Karilynn