F is for Fingerprints: A Grandparent’s Love
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A Grandparents Love.
It’s been a long day.
Your Grandchildren came over early in the morning. You ate breakfast.
You played outdoors and had a picnic lunch.
They went in and out the back door a hundred times for a drink, a potty break, a toy or to let the dog outside.
These littles are a lot of work as you get older.
They go non-stop for hours, wanting attention, wanting you to play, asking so many questions.
Grandma? What’s for lunch?
Grandma? Where is Grandpa?
Grandma? Did you see the school bus go by?
Grandma? Where does the sun go at night?
You answer their questions, but they always have one more.
Finally, these little ones are exhausted and you are, too.
Mommy and Daddy have come to get them. Take a minute to catch your breath.
Sitting down at the kitchen table, you have your first drink since breakfast.
Glancing outside, you notice all the toys abandoned in the yard and think about going to gather them up.
And then you notice the back door.
With the sun streaming in, all of the fingerprints left by these little ones shine back at you.
Full hands. A thumb. Fingers. A nose. Slobbers from the dog.
And you remember the day.
The big squeeze around the neck when they arrived.
The jelly covered faces after breakfast.
The sweet giggles while splashing in the water.
The sly smile when they found the best hiding place.
Each of these moments came flooding back as you gaze at that patio door.
An appreciation for each fingerprint, each memory, each smile.
Love each minute you’ve been lucky enough to spend with them.
Could you ever have imagined all of these feelings that come with being a Grandma?
The unconditional love that these Grands have given.
The privilege of being a part of their lives.
What a blessing to watch them grow.
What more could you want?
What more could you ask for?
Pause and enjoy the moment.
You think about getting the Windex and cleaning that door.
But you stop and return to the table.
Fingerprints on the door.
And on your heart.
Enjoy the feeling today.
Clean them tomorrow…
This is what it means to have a Grandparent’s Love.
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Awww… I don’t have grandkids. Or kids either. (By choice) but I love to read and feel your love coming off the screen! Truly you are passing down the love!
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Everyone has something in their life that gives them joy. At least that’s what I would hope! Thanks for stopping by.
That was lovely. Our little granddaughter comes down with her folks to visit for a few days and we are constantly on the go while we try to let her parents have a break. It’s exhausting, but the love is enormous. My son wonders why I’m such a push-over with her when I was a tough mum – I can’t answer other than it’s different with grandchildren. She left handprints on our back door that I noticed today and smiled.
Leanne | http://www.crestingthehill.com.au
F for Family and Friends
I pretty much let the littles run me, too, Leanne. You’re right, it IS different with them.
This is simply delightful, I read the whole piece with a smile on my face! What more could you want from life?
I’m pretty happy when they’re around, for sure. I’m glad it brought a smile!
Yep, grands are the funniest little people ever. They wear me out, but as soon as they leave, I miss them.
I agree. Mine were here overnight this weekend. They’re hard to keep up with, but worth every minute!
Can’t wait. But while I am, I’m borrowing a whole village.
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It’s a wonderful experience, for sure. And borrowing babies is a good idea! Friends who are Grandmas might share… Appreciate the comment.
This is so so beautiful. Im a new mum but i caught myself remembering all the tiny moments with my baby that bring me joy. I love your posts
Parents and grandparents both have special moments with the newest family members! I’m glad you stopped by.
It sounds as though you have lovely times with your grandchildren.
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Anne
Fellow A to Zed-er from Australia