I went for a walk this morning. It actually feels like Spring. No snow, green grass, birds singing, blue sky, sunshine and a stillness all about. I don't mind the snow at all but being here (where at the moment there is no snow) is a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y- BEAUTIFUL! Yes, beautiful. I could swap one province for another at this moment. However, I know once I go home I will get back into the routine of snow and winter coats and boots, etc. etc. etc. All the trappings of winter in the north country! I think I said once before that I love the four seasons but right now, I am sure glad it feels like spring. Especially as I wait for our fourth grandchild to arrive. It seems to add a 'lightness' to everything (if you know what I mean?).
No news yet about a new grandbaby. Aren't we impatient? We want to grow up fast, get our license, drive a car, move out, meet someone, get engaged, get married, have a child and then one or two more. Then we are waiting for them to move out so we can get on with the second part of our lives, only to end up waiting for them to come home (with family in hand) and start the process all over again. What's the rush? It's what they call LIFE.
I guess the second part of our life is still being a part of the lives of our children and their childen, but in a different way. You may separate for awhile but you come back together again. Then, as we grow old, they take the role of 'parent' and look after us. Hopefully that is not for a long while yet! It is probably a good thing to keep in mind that you should look after your children well as they will one day be looking after you and will take their cues from how you treated them!
Well, today I am just musing about my early parenthood experiences and seeing how well they are being played out in my daughter's life and her family. I certainly can't take all the credit but hopefully there are a few things that she does with her family that she picked up from her mom. It's a wonderful thing to watch!
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