STARBUCKS

Keith and I were talking the other day about our plans for Saturday. Keith mentioned that one of his clients gave him a Starbucks card and we could go have a green tea latte--my favorite!! As he mentioned the starbucks card, little Shawn spoke up and said I know you have one Papa I saw it. Papa was a little puzzled and said , "you couldn't have Shawn , it is in my wallet." I shrugged and said maybe he meant that they drove by starbucks or something. A little while later, we were standing by the hutch in the dining room and little Shawn picked up a little box that I keep there(it is shaped like a star) He said , very matter-of-fact, "See Papa, I told you I saw your STAR BOX".

The Three's Class: Valentine Tea

I had the honor of attending Mrs. Eakins's Annual Valentine Tea at the preschool my grandson attends.
The three year olds are told that they can invite one "special person" in their lives to join them at the tea party. My Little Shawn chose me. As you may guess we were both very delighted!!!
He is such a special little guy. We had a wonderful time together, playing with his favorite toys at preschool . Shawn loved showing me off to Mrs. Eakin. He was very proud of his Gaga that day and Mrs. Eakin said that she loved watching me "glow" as I observed him at circle time and other activities. I wonder if , as parents we are able to get that fullness of love and affection for our little ones. Or are we often so caught up in our responsibilities and pressure of our lives that we can't fully get it. I know I had very enjoyable moments watching my own children grow..but as a grandparent, I feel like I enjoy all of these moments in a whole new light. It is such a wonderful chapter in my life, I want it to never end...

On another note, as I was playing with Shawn at the preschool , we were looking at an array of figurines.. The figurines were about 6-7 inches tall. They were "dolls" dressed up for different professions such as a doctor, a mail lady etc..I asked Shawn to guess each of their professions. I held up a women in career apparal and said to him, " look she has a breifcase in one hand and a cell phone in the other." Shawn leans over to me and with a look on his face that I have often seen on my own children's faces, he says, "no Gaga, that is not a cell phone, that is a tv remote" I looked at it again, and evidently this toy was a little outdated for these new toddlers, the very large cell phone (of the ninties) did indeed look like a tv remote and not like any cell phone Shawn had seen in his 3 1/2 years !!! lol

Baby Baron

I have added a couple of pictures of Baron. He is growing up so fast. He totally recognizes "Gaga's" voice and is very happy to see me. These pics are him lying on the floor next to me at the computer while Mama runs upstairs for a quick shower!! He is just cooing and smiling as he looks up at me . He definitely has a lot to tell me, but then I haven't had a grandchild yet who doesn't have the "gift of gab" in one way or another.
He is a joy to have in our home and I will miss him when they move in with Shawn and Beth. But then I can go over and see three grandsons in one visit.


Saturday Breakfast With Shawn Jr.

This Saturday morning, Papa and I picked up Shawn Jr. to go have breakfeast with us. Shawn and I have gone just a couple of times to the donut shop, so this time I thought we could do something a little different. While we sat there at Dennys, enjoying our breakfast and Shawn talked about how much he liked his french toast and chocolate milk, he asked, "Gaga, can we go to the donut store on the way home?" I said why don't we go for donuts next time since we came to the restaurant this time. Well, he sat there for a second or two and considered this. Then, he answered very matter of factly:"How bout we just do both today." Do I need to tell you that yes , I drove through crispy cream on the way home and bought him a chocolate donut to go. A Granma's privilage---right?


That little guy can talk!!
Now this was the baby that communicated mostly with sounds up til close to his third birthday. Don't get me wrong, he communicated very well, it was obvious to all those around him that he not only understood us, but made us understand him. If there were any worries about his future speaking skills, and I admit there was at times, literally the day he turned three, all doubt was gone, he started talking and has not stopped!!!!
It was great sitting there at breakfeast and listening to all he had to say about preschool, mommy, daddy, Xarik,his cousins and aunties, his house and his bedroom , the things we passed on the way there, the food we were eating,and of course Clone Wars!!
A surrreal feeling came over me, as we sat there. Here I was, eating breakfast with my enchanting little prince and my wonderful husband. I felt like a little girl "playing house"-it was all I ever dreamed of and more! I am so blessed, I really am.