My daughter and her family are coming to visit this weekend and I'm really excited. When there are little ones in your life weeks are like years, because children change so much in such a short time. Although it's only been a few weeks since we visited Pennsylvania, it feels as though it's been a really long time.
One of the most fascinating things about raising my children was watching their personalities emerge from such an early age. There are many theories about nature vs. nurture and environment vs. genetics, but I don't think there is a mother in the world who would not tell you that from the minute that child comes into the world, they are their own beings. They are unique and special from the very first day and their funny little quirks and charming personality traits continue to define them as they navigate through childhood. We may influence what the final product is, but that basic personality is there from the beginning - it's what makes parenthood so much fun.
It's the same when you have grandchildren. You watch them, totally enthralled, as they start out as tiny babies with opinions and desires from the get go. And they continue to fascinate us all along the way as they become the special people they were meant to be.
It's the process of watching them - and being part of their journey - that I miss. So being able to spend time with them is what I live for. I'm incredibly grateful to have three adorable grandbabies right here in East Hampton and I adore them so much. But I still miss the others whenever we're apart.
My daughter and her family are coming to visit this weekend and I'm really excited.
One of the most fascinating things about raising my children was watching their personalities emerge from such an early age. There are many theories about nature vs. nurture and environment vs. genetics, but I don't think there is a mother in the world who would not tell you that from the minute that child comes into the world, they are their own beings. They are unique and special from the very first day and their funny little quirks and charming personality traits continue to define them as they navigate through childhood. We may influence what the final product is, but that basic personality is there from the beginning - it's what makes parenthood so much fun.
It's the same when you have grandchildren. You watch them, totally enthralled, as they start out as tiny babies with opinions and desires from the get go. And they continue to fascinate us all along the way as they become the special people they were meant to be.
It's the process of watching them - and being part of their journey - that I miss. So being able to spend time with them is what I live for. I'm incredibly grateful to have three adorable grandbabies right here in East Hampton and I adore them so much. But I still miss the others whenever we're apart.
My daughter and her family are coming to visit this weekend and I'm really excited.
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