Visit With Grammy

Early July brought Grammy (Kyle's mom) to visit from Michigan. She got here at just the right time, even though she missed seeing Kyle. I feel so special that both Grams and Grammy would love us enough to help me finish out graduate school at times when Kyle was deployed. Many times, I felt like I was finishing grad school on "a wing and prayer," and they helped pull me over the white cliffs of Dover.

The Friday night that Grammy arrived, Meg had just been diagnosed with pnuemonia. Meg and I were supposed to pick her up at the airport, but Grammy decided to rent a car instead, given the circumstances. She pulled into the driveway late at night, but Meg woke up shortly after with an upset tummy. We let Meg crawl around a bit and get reintroduced to Grammy before we all headed back to bed. On Saturday, we ate lunch at McAlister's (Meg adores their Mac n' Cheese) and went to the grocery store. By Sunday, Meg was feeling better enough to go to church...but by Monday she was running a high fever again. That morning, Grammy babysat Meg while I got FOUR cavities filled and then got to accompany us to the pediatrician's office. Tuesday was a school day for me, so Grammy watched Meg again and during the rest of the day while my group finished our presentation. Grammy took Meg to two of her favorite places - Steinmart and Talbot's - so that we could have more room in the house to spread out and work.

we read lots of books

Meggie started doing this funny thing while Grammy was here: in her jumparoo, she started jumping with both hands up in the air and then would fling herself backwards - what a rascal!

Meg loved having Grammy feed her all her meals...look at those blue eyes!

a sick little baby with her beloved paci

While Grammy was here, we also enjoyed homecooked meals, reruns of Modern Family, and lots of rest and recuperation. The house was filled with Grammy's beautiful soprano, singing Meg lullabies and favorite songs from when the boys were little. The whole time she was here, I don't remember changing a diaper or giving a bath - her presence here was a much needed break for an overwhelmed mama. On Wednesday after her plane took off, the house felt empty and Meg and I started a countdown until we can all be together again. Grammy, thank you for coming when we needed you so desperately, and for loving us the way you do!



I love this video that Grammy took with Meg on that Tuesday. These two have a sweet and enduring bond and I love having a little piece of footage with Grammy's voice on it to show Meg when we talk about her grandparents. We love you, Grammy, thank you for sharing your vacation time with us - come back soon!