"One of the greatest things in human life is the ability to make plans. Even if they never come true - the joy of anticipation is irrevocably yours. That way one can live many more than just one life."

Maria Trapp-The Story of the Trapp Family Singers - Ch. 12 p. 4

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

- St. Augustine

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Wait...I actaully have to LEAVE my babies? Hmmmmm....

Today is a wonderful day. 
Today I met my granddaughter for the second time. The first time I saw her she was nothing but a bundle of beating-heart and limb buds. Today I saw her little face and watched her wave her arms and legs at us. Modern ultrasound technology is just an amazing gift.

For some odd reason I have felt connected to this baby from the day I heard David and Kathy were expecting. I just knew it was a girl. I never really wondered; I just knew. From the start, I've had this funny sense of already knowing this one. I have this idea of who she is and what she will be like. I can't wait to hold her in my arms and watch her grow and see if all my imaginings come true. I think we're going to be special friends. 

Now, I realize this is all a bit presumptuous and I may be totally out-to-lunch. This is the kind of "woman's intuition," overly sentimental and romantic claim that I never make and usually scoff at, so I won't be surprised if she's nothing like I think. But, she'll still be my special girl just because of this feeling I have of knowing her from the minute I knew she existed. 
Today's happy events makes me realize, if I go to Ireland, I have to leave my girl.....

....and this sweet boy...
for 18 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wait a minute.

I've NEVER been away for my babies for more than about a week. Can I really do this???? Eeeek!

Deep breath. 

Maybe if I bring them home lots of presents, it'll be okay.

Nope.
I think I'll go cry now.

7 comments:

  1. Just prepare yourself for how big they'll get while your gone and it will help :)

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  2. Oh, I forgot to post Congratulations!! How fun to have another girl!!!

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  3. Aaaaahhhh!!! You're not helping! They'll probably be HUGE after 3 weeks. Especially Christian :( Sheesh.

    oh, thanks :)

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  4. I totally thought it was a girl, too! :-)
    It was fun to see the video of your moment of vindication. ;-)

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  5. I suppose I was a little too gloating, I was just so pleased to find my little "sense" of this baby confirmed. I DO love to be right, but this time it was more just joy that she really is who I thought she was. :) Funny how silly babies can make a completely normal human being. :)

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  6. "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." St. Augustine
    This may not help with the emotional surge, but I know how much you love to read:-) and think of all the cool Grandma stories you'll acquire of this trip to tell those babies when they get bigger!
    Love you and Happy Birthday!
    Ruth

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  7. Thanks, Ruth! You certainly made this a wonderful birthday :). I'm certainly going to LOVE every minute of this trip. Travel is in my top shelf of special treats to be savored and remembered forever. Next to babies, I can hardly think of anything I'd rather have than a chance to see new places. I feel like this trip is going to be so amazing that even if I never get to travel again, it'll be okay, because we got to do this Ireland trip. I know my babies can live without me for a few days. I was just having one of those emotional, be goofy over my babies days. :)

    Nice quote. Very me! :)

    Love you!
    Amy

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