Baby Jack

Finally getting to write about my new grandson, Baby Jack. He was born on December 20th at 5:04 p.m weighing 7 lbs 8 oz, 20 3/4 inches long. Living out of town, I did not make it in time for his arrival as Amy had a short delivery time of less than 6 hours for a first birth. He is a beautiful, healthy baby. Has had a little jaundice but it is improving and he is eating well, sleeping and blessing us every moment. He makes me laugh when I watch all the funny faces he makes. He does not know how funny and cute he is, but thats okay, mimi has her camera close by and snapping away. He will know all of this one day as it will all be recorded in his scrapbook I will be making for as long as I am a part of his life. Mom and Dad are the most wonderful parents and enjoying parenthood. Amy is not getting much sleep as she learns to breastfeed, but that will all get better in the days ahead. I did make a trip to the grocery store and on my way out of the parking lot, I did not see a pole and turned my blazer right into it messing up the whole left side of the car. Thankful to have a son in law who fixes cars, so we wait for the insurance man to come and and give the estimate and hopefully Brian can repair Mimi's car. I may get to stay with Baby Jack longer than planned due to the car repairs. At least I only got a big bruise on my hip from the accident, but it is really sore.

It's A Boy

The news is out, Amy is having a boy and I just knew it was a girl. So Mimi is wrong and she is still thrilled we are having a stinking boy that will probably have to have some form of bling just to satisfy my not getting to make bows, ruffles and such. I guess a studded bib might work while he is still little and he won't know I blinged him. HeHe. Now I can think Blue Blue Blue. His name has changed today from Peanut to Baby Jack and I cannot wait till I see the sonogram for myself. Happy Baby Amy and Brian. I love you. Mimi

Hayleigh

Well, Papaw has purchased Hayleigh's plane ticket for her to return home on August 3rd. I am sad to have her leave but know she wants to get back home and ready for school. She has been such a blessing and joy and we have had the bestest time ever. Tomorrow we will have a girl's lunch with a friend. She has gotten to experience a lot of first's in her life and has actually started to sound like a Texan in her speech. I know she will not miss this humid hot weather, but she has adjusted better than I thought she would. I am looking forward to her returning again next summer if she wants too, and I think she will. Not sure if she will get to come home for Christmas and be here for the birth of Amy's baby. So much to look forward to.

VBS

Well this is day 4 of Bible School for Aaron and Hayleigh. They are trying to raise $1200.00 to buy a motorcycle for a missionary and if they do, Ms. Dinah will have to ride a motorcycle with Bro. Randy. I hope I am there to view this event. Closing program tomorrow nite. If I can keep them in a VBS every week, this should keep them very busy and give me a break. Ha. Trinity VBS is July 5th and I am helping in pre-school crafts. The summer is going by fast but its fun watching Hayleigh and Aaron together. They get along for the most part, but occassionally get on each others nerve as they say. Guess the hot weather is affecting Hayleigh as she has almost quit eating, does not seem to have an appetite. Guess the ole Texas humidity has gotten to her. She loves staying inside and being cool. So do I.

Thursday Craft Day

Tomorrow I have the grandkids scheduled to do balloon sculpture at the Texarkana Public Library in the morning, then lunch, shopping for clothes for the wedding on the 26th and an afternoon of a make and take at Michael's. Let's hope this will wear them out and they will be off to bed early in the evening.

WII

Well, after watching Hayleigh and Aaron bowl on the Wii and Aaron bowling a high of 257, I have decided to not compete with the grandchildren. Hayleigh bowled a 233 the previous game with 5 strikes in a row. I guess you have to be a child to really win on the Wii. They have just the right moves. Its been a fun game night watching Kung Fu Panda and Wii.

Grandchildren

Today has been so pleasant being with my grandchildren Aaron and Hayleigh. They have played hard on the Wii, the computer , watching tv, and eating me out of house and home. I think I will have to spend more time in the kitchen just to keep up with their appetites. Soon as something comes from the oven, Hayleigh is ready to sample it. I found myself today searching for recipes and planning the next meal. Not something I have been doing much of since Don and I just eat whatever. My day to day has changed and it's not retirement anymore.