Mother's Day comes early

Posting from guest blogger: Katherine {Glamour Begins at Home}

My sweet and beautiful friend Cyndi became a Grandmother last night as she welcomed her new Grandson - Grayson. 

Baby Grayson made his debut at 11:50 pm {Thursday, May 10th}, weighing a healthy 9 pounds 3 ounces. New parents Justyne and Matt cuddled Grayson in their arms last night after his arrival. 

Congratulations to Matt and Justyne.

Cyndi traveled out to Calgary a few weeks ago to be with her Daughter for Grayson's arrival. The deliriously long process played out for over a week with Justyne being bounced from doctor to doctor. Already this brand new Mom has proven just how much stamina and patience she has.

Cyndi and I text'd last night for hours as she waited nervously for her Grandson to be born. My own Daughter and I had the pleasure of sharing the birth of my Granddaughter with Cyndi only two years ago. It was my beautiful friend who comforted me as I tended to my Daughter then, and I wanted to hop a plane to go out and take care of Cyndi like she did for me. But I sent her Angels {as she has done for so many of us before} and prayed for Justyne.

Happy 'First' Mother's Day to Justyne. You are about to find out just how wonderful life is with this new Angel in your arms.

And Happy Mother's Day to new Grandma Cyndi. You are blessed. I'm so excited that you have joined the Grandma club...... I can't wait for you to share all the pictures and stories of Grayson.

Cyndi's arms are a little busy right now, but she will share her experiences of becoming a Grandma with readers shortly.

All that is Beautiful

Recently I just found out that I am going to be a Grandma.   Like becoming a parent you begin to look at life differently.   It is a new era.  A new beginning.
One that I will cherish, embrace, and love passionately.   We have a new person joining our family.

The first question I am asked is.... " Do you know what the baby is yet? "  Do I ..... yes!  Does my daughter know .......No.   She will wait for the ultra sound and confirm what I already see.

I have already been shopping, buying the appropriate 'colour'.  I am not allowed to tell my Daughter what the baby's sex is, she wants to wait for the ultra sound. And I am good with that. I want her to feel the joy of seeing her baby on the monitor, the joy of hearing the heartbeat for the very first time. I want to hear my Daughters joy when she calls to tell me about her experience. But, I'M GOING TO BE A GRANDMA..... and I am shopping and preparing already. 

A very good friend of mine once said having a grandchild is wonderful.   When the grandchild is born of your Daughter, it's down right nerve racking.   At the time I remember thinking what an odd thing to say, does this mean when it's your sons baby don't worry? But now I have a glimpse of what she meant.
My daughter has told me already that I don't need to check up on her every day or at least not twice a day.  Reluctantly I will back off to maybe one phone call every other day..... OK - I WILL TRY not to call each and every day. But hey, I'm going to be a Grandma!

Time has slowed down all of a sudden and it feels it will take forever for May to get here so we can greet the newest addition to our family. I can't wait to cradle, to kiss and snuggle the next generation..... My first grandchild.   I can't wait to see my baby with her baby.  I can remember so clearly the first day holding my baby, and now 27 years later I will watch her with her first child.  I am excited - OVER THE MOON - it is a reflection of all that it beautiful.

The white rabbit brought me the ultimate gift.....   A precious Grand-baby.
I am not allowed to tell if it's pink or blue .....but my friends know. It brings to mind the old verse: 'Pink or Blue, we'll love you'. And we will, this baby will be surrounded by love.

I do know this; my Husband and I, and our children, will all welcome with open hearts our newest family member.

Hey! I'm going to be a Grandma!!