"Well Sarah, you have until the spring to get your room in order and then your Grandma and I will be there to check it out." My Grandpa tried to hide a sly smile as he told me this last August as the school year started.
My grandparents attended every dance recital, every volleyball game, some ski races (!) and of course, all of my important life events (graduations, birthdays and my wedding). My sister and I are very blessed to have had such active grandparents. When we were in trouble at home, we wished we were at Grandma and Grandpa's house. When we left their house, we cried and cried and cried.
They are indeed picture perfect. All nine grand kids are spoiled rotten. Well, we thought we were until great granddaughter #1 came along. She is spoiled beyond rotten! But I digress. As a couple they have set an example for a life filled with love and family. They are honest, kind, wise and their humor brings the family to tears.
Today, the pair visited my room for Kindergarten art. Not only were the kids absolutely "adorable" (Grandma's comment) but also "each one was trying their best" (Grandpa's observation). The kids were so kind and my Grandma even got her hands dirty while walking around talking to each table. She literally got her hands dirty because she helped some students pull off their bleeding tissue paper color squares. I love that I have gotten to share my whole life with my grandparents. I know today was a highlight for all three of us.
How lucky you are to have such a special relationship with your grandparents. How special that they came to visit today!
ReplyDeleteI might add that your grandparents are "adorable". There is nothing more treasured than those nights as a child spent curled up at Grandma's and Grandpa's house!
ReplyDeleteI so hope that my daughter looks back on her relationship with my parents in the same way - I'm so sorry I missed them yesterday! Gorgeous wedding photo, by the way!
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