It has been almost five months since I have seen my two sons and their families…not since Thanksgiving. I miss them! On Saturday morning, I am flying to Dallas for a week-long-visit with my youngest and his sweet family. My now nineteen-month-old granddaughter has changed so much since November! I see photos of her. I have brief visits with her on Facetime…but nothing compares to a visit in person. She is absolutly adorable with her big blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair – just like her dad’s. I can’t wait to see her! And spend lots of time coloring together (she loves to color) and going for walks and playing. The first couple of times that I went to visit, we “toured” Dallas, but to be honest, I just want grandbaby time! I’m sure Dallas is lovely, but Dallas cannot compete with a nineteen-month-old granddaughter!
So, my carry-on suitcase is packed with all the blankets & the quilt that I have made for her. There’s a sweet vintage book by my favorite illustrator, the late Eloise Wilkin. I look forward to reading it to her. I’m taking a tape measure and several patterns to show her sweet mom. I want to make some little dresses but I don’t have a clue what pattern size to make at this time. So, I will take measurements and hurry home to make them before she grows a whole lot more.
There’s also a soft, sweet baby doll complete with her blankie and bottle. (I took her out of her box. She’s a “My First Nursery” Middleton doll. I will pack her in soft tissue paper and place her in the middle between blankets.) I also want to look for a couple of toddler coloring books when I am, hopefully, out & about tomorrow. (Today it has stormed all day long…complete with pouring rain, loud thunder and bolts of lightning.) Then I should be all packed!
What’s that? Where are my clothes?! Uh…good question. Guess I should pack those next!
See you soon…
12 Comments
Judy CHASE
Have a wonderful time with your son and daughter in love and sweet granddaughter. Nothing beats those grandchildren.
Dianne
You’re so right, Judy! I wish I had all my children in one place but my younger son says that I gave them “roots & wings” so I don’t think that’s going to happen. In the meantime, I will fly and enjoy them. Hope all is well with you and yours…
Jan C.
Enjoy your visit- grandbaby sugar is the best!!
Dianne
Jan, I totally agree! 🙂
Chevvy
Have a super holiday and lots of Grand Baby cuddles, fun, love and laughter 🙂 Give my love to Texas 🙂
I loved Dallas, the Cresswell Tower; West End Marketplace (I believe is now re-developed, but the Street Theatre was great there) ; the Reduix; Greenville and The Stock Yards 🙂 for the Rodeo 🙂
Say a little prayer ot two, for the poor families about Waco 🙁
Dianne
Thank you, Chevvy. Dallas is a wonderful city and, one of these days, I’m sure I will see more of it. I love the zoo and the Dallas Arboretum. I will definitely pray for the families of Waco.
tanna
Enjoy! Enjoy!! Enjoy!!! I know just what you mean! Nothing competes with grandchild time. =D blessings ~ tanna
Dianne
Thanks, Tanna! I plan on totally enjoying my sweet baby girl.
JUDY MORABITO
Have a safe trip, Dianne. And enjoy the week.
Judy
Dianne
Thank you, Judy! I’m looking forward to it!
Christine
Dianne I hope you’re having a fabulous time. How could you not be? And with a little grand-dog to meet as well. x
Kathleen
I hope you have a wonderful time with your family. Your little granddaughter is adorable. She’s going to love the little baby doll.