The best birthday present!

        Normally, I would be celebrating another year of survival and embracing one year older, and I am so glad to be 52.  But today I get to share the celebration with my new grandbaby; Connor Lee!  Saturday, my daughter, Emily and her husband Billy, made me a proud grandma for the second time.  Now my two little guys, William and Connor are the love of my life.

     Big brother, William sees all of the baby things out again and looks at it as re-visiting his early days; he has no idea that his infant things are now going to be occupied by baby brother Connor.

     It's true what they say; grandchildren are so much fun that  we should have had them first:) My first grandbaby William has proven this. The weekly trips to the mall with my daughter and William are something I really look forward to, and now I'll have one more reason to love Sundays.

    Below is a picture of Connor only minutes old, without a clue as to just how many lives he's about to touch:)  

     I'll be 52 years tomorrow and Connor will be only four days old, and have no idea what life is all about.  But I can't wait to do what Grandmas do better than anyone else, and that's spoil their grandchildren; and hopefully teach them how good life is.

     As a mother we have to teach our kids they can't have everything, but you know that old saying... "If mommy says no, ask grandma;)".

        I've got them covered:)

Have a great day!!

Christine:)

My birthday!! 51 years and counting:)

   

  YAY!! Today is my 51st Birthday and I'm proud to say it:)  A lot of people like to forget about their birthdays as they get older, let alone announce to the world their age.  Last year when I turned fifty I was thrilled to make it a half of a century in one piece and was looking forward to the second half. November 18th makes me a Scorpio and according to the zodiac scorpios don't give up; I most definitely hold true to the sign.

     As the years go on, I thank God for every day and all the amazing people I've met along the way.  Sure when I was twenty I had less body aches and a lot more energy, and there were no signs of cancer or MS, but I'll take all the aches in the world for the great life experiences and friends I've made over the years.

     I was driving my car a while back and there was a song on the radio talking about wishing you were young again.  My 18 year old Daughter Lindsay said " do old ladies really ever wish they were twelve again?"  I said "not for one second..."  Then I processed the question again... "wait..."  I said, "are you calling me old?"  She replied "Well you are 50, what would you call it?"  Seasoned is the word I would use.  

   When it comes down to it, age is just a number, your life is what you make of it and I'm looking forward to celebrating many more birthdays to come:)


One more thing... Since it is my birthday, I figure this is my one chance to make a wish... So if you want to help my wish come true please pass this link on to just one person or as many people as you know, even share it on facebook:)  If nothing else, then just today!!  Please help me make a difference!! :)

Have a great day!!

Christine:)