Observations of a new family
I went to visit with Matt, Brooke & Baby in the hospital after work tonight. As I entered the room I found Matt in a chair talking to his new daughter and Brooke standing up and looking quite well and content. I visited for about an hour or two. I watched with envy as Matt craddled little Taylor, and then the invitation came - "Do you want to hold her mom?" - - Of course I jumped at the chance and didn't let her go until I left. Matt decided that it would be best if he leave Brooke and Taylor at the hospital on this night and go home to get a good night's sleep. This way he could help Brooke upon her release tomorrow so she might be able to get in a nap or two.
When I got home, I decided I HAVE to go to bed early, for last night was with little sleep. I took a bath and while in the bathroom blowing dry my hair, Steve walked in and said, "Matt's here." So, I came out and we talked about the whole parenting thing. He looked a little down in the dumps, so when I asked him what was wrong, he said he thought he might be having a little separation anxiety from Brooke and the Baby. (Mind you he had only been at our house about 20 minutes).
At that moment, I realized that my son had become a FATHER with a family. He will now understand our past rules, our concerns, our nagging, our questions, our warnings, our punishments. He now is one of US! (It's great when you start seeing them cross that line from offspring who don't get it, to responsible parents who do!)
WELCOME TO THE CLUB MATT!
Although, this club includes such payments as sleepless nights, endless worries, plenty of laundry, sacrificing your life to make your child's better, - - and many more installments to come - - It also includes a tug at your heart like no other, years of laughter, learning, and reward points in the way of smiles, hugs, special achievements and so very many other paybacks! I say it's an ELITE club that we belong to. I know I wouldn't change my membership for anything in the world! Congrats to my son - who is one of my "reward points" - - WE love you dearly and congratulate you on your new "LIFETIME" membership. (It will hold it's value always).
Love to you and Brooke - - Mom (Grandma T-T) and Dad (Grandpa Stevie)
An Angel sent from God to us - our little Taylor - 1st full day of her precious life.
Grandma T-T with bags under her eyes (long night last night - and work today) - holding that little gift. Tonight was Grandma's time to bond, and she loved every minute of it!
Wow - she's beautiful. Isn't it funny how everyone in your own family is BEAUTIFUL?
Brooke starting to wear down - - but what a great mother she is.
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