Children and Grandchildren are a gift from God

This is what my dad says all of the time. Now that I am a mother, I have observe a change has occurred with Jonah's Grandparents. Have you ever noticed how much a grandchild will light up the faces of the grandparents? I mean it is a complete and instant transformation when a grandchild is present. Grandchildren produce an instant Joy for the grandparents that is hard to miss. Your dad melts into the most gentle teddy bear. Your mom's reaction to a grandchild takes you back to when you were 5 years old, things were simple and a lot of fun. Jonah sleeping in my dad's arms is "as good as it gets" he says.

I have noticed that the presence of Grady, Barrett or Jonah produces an instant smile and years come off of the grandparents who act like children again. The grandparents make the funny faces, speak a different language and will do anything for a smile. Most of the time the grandparents get what they want. It is like they have done this before.




Because your parents have been there done that with parenthood, you now have a bond that was not there before having a child. This need for relationship with our parents was instant. Once Jonah was born and sick in the hospital, Kris and I needed our parents for comfort. We continue to need this relationship for advice because they have been through what you are going through already.

Are grandchildren the fountain of youth? Does the presence of a grandchild provide a sense of peace? These are valid questions. They will tell you, this is how they acted when we were kids, we just don't remember. I guess what I am trying to say is that it is still different, less stressful for them and more fun now that the parenting is left up to us. We see a different side of our parents.

Papa can I have come cake? The answer will always be Yes

Grandma can I stay up past my bedtime? The answer will always be Yes

A crying grandchild will not be crying for long when there is a grandparent around to come to the rescue.

This transformation and instant joy witnessed when Jonah is around warms my heart. This warmth comes from knowing Kris and I contributed to our parents joy. We were able to give our parents the ultimate present, a grandchild.