The High Priestess of Grandmotherhood!

One of the major joys in life is having grandchildren. I think that is why I had kids, just so I could be a grandmother.
I love my kids.. with my whole heart, but those grandkids... well.. lets just be honest.. we finally get to do, what we wanted, most, do with our kids.. just love them , play with them, hold them so close we could smell the fresh baked cookies on their breath, and let them know.. they are safe in your arms, in your heart, under our care and in our home. Let them know.. your world would be so empty with out their trusting little faces, looking at you like you know the absolute answer to every question in the universe.. at least theirs.
I love that absolutely beautiful innocent smile of my granddaughter that says, "OH you came to see ME!"
We know our lives are finally complete when we can hold them on our laps, or have them sit while we read them books, take them to MickyD's and eat some of their french fries they are willing to share with you.
I have a brother who is 17 years older than myself.. he started a tradition of having , "DATE Day"; with each of his grandkids, as well as his adult children. He is a very busy man and keeps quite active, but family has to have some time too and he uses that as his time with them. I loved that Idea and could see how that is a good way to reap the benefits of not losing that opportunity in life that you only get once. This is to get to know your grandkids and let them have time to know you. They are after all, our legacy, they are part of us and we are part of them.
I look forward, each week to have time with my grandson, D'Artanyan. Wow what a name!
Having that opportunity given to me, by our most precious kids, has been a blessing that I have no real words to describe. He is just such a smart kid, and well behaved, at least for me. I really lucked out to have my grandson with parents that have taught him well, and taken the time to be there so he would have that one on one teaching. I am a blessed grandmother for sure, and I know it. They think that he has me fooled... no.. he doesn't have me fooled.. he has my heart. That is why I know that I am the High Priestess of Grandmotherhood.