Gracefully Aging, Day 24: The Joy of Grandparenting

One of the biggest blessings of getting older is become a grandparent.  Being Nana to three precious little boys is one of the greatest joys I've ever experienced! Here are some quotes about grandparenting.

What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars' worth of pleasure. ~Gene Perret

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Perfect love sometimes does not come until the first grandchild. ~Welsh Proverb

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What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies. ~Rudolph Giuliani

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Grandchildren bring a whole new dimension of love.~My mom, Cynthia Garrett

Our grandchildren accept us for ourselves, without rebuke or effort to change us, as no one in our entire lives has ever done, not our parents, siblings, spouses, friends - and hardly ever our own grown children. ~Ruth Goode

It is as grandmothers that our mothers come into the fullness of their grace. ~Christopher Morley

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I would love it if my grandchildren someday feel this way about me.

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Baby Landon is here!

Landon Garrett Swanson, born October 19, 2013

Landon is my third and newest grandchild, and the first one that I was able to be there for his birth! Just as I knew, my heart has expanded to love him every bit as much as I love 6-year-old Payton and almost 4-year -old Josiah.  I'm so glad I was able to spend the first two weeks of Landon's life with him.  Thankfully, I'm going back to Texas for Christmas...I can't wait to see how he's grown and developed by then!

My beautiful daughter-in-law Daylyn shortly after Landon's birth

Josiah is enjoying getting to be a big brother!

All three of the boys with their Uncle Justin (my second son)

My son Jonathan...a proud daddy with his new little son

My heart is bursting with love for this little guy!

Payton Explains a Video Game

It's Monday, and I'm off and running on another busy week.  Not much time for blogging today, so I thought (as a proud Nana) I'd share a short video of my grandsons.

  The older one, Payton (5) is explaining to my son Justin how to play a certain video game.

The younger one, Josiah (2) is just having random fun.

Watch it for a grin. :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: An 11-second video of my grandson

I don't know if Payton is quoting from something here, but I think it's pretty adorable.



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One of the cutest phone "conversations" ever

Granted, this is my little grandson Josiah, so I'm biased...but I think this is totally adorable.

What's really cute is that he obviously really thinks he's talking on the phone. Toward the end, he has such a mixture of concern and annoyance on his face, it actually looks like he's dealing with a problem!

Enjoy.

Life Made Lovely: Lovely Grandchildren

What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars' worth of pleasure. ~Gene Perret


Being "Nana" to two little boys has become one of the greatest joys of my life! For Life Made Lovely today, I'm sharing some pictures of my little darlings from my recent trip to Texas. Hope you enjoy!

Perfect love sometimes does not come until the first grandchild. ~Welsh Proverb

What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies. ~Rudolph Giuliani

Grandchildren bring a whole new dimension of love.~My mom, Cynthia Garrett

Our grandchildren accept us for ourselves, without rebuke or effort to change us, as no one in our entire lives has ever done, not our parents, siblings, spouses, friends - and hardly ever our own grown children. ~Ruth Goode

It is as grandmothers that our mothers come into the fullness of their grace. ~Christopher Morley

I'm participating today in Life Made Lovely, hosted by Blessed Little Nest. Click the icon for more info!

My 4-year-old grandson explains "Angry Birds" to me

I've been on a bit of a blogging break while I enjoy spending time with my family in Texas, but I had to share this...my 4-year-old grandson Payton explaining the "Angry Birds" game to me!

The birthday boy...

Happy 1st Birthday, Josiah Daniel!

My little grandson Josiah can get the sweetest looks on his little face

I've been in Texas since last Tuesday night, thoroughly enjoying being with a bunch of my loved ones who live here.

One of the main purposes of my visit was the 1st birthday of my youngest grandson, Josiah Daniel--often called JD.

My older grandson, Payton, will be four in January. It's been wonderful getting to spend some quality time with him!

Here are a few pictures from my trip so far...starring the birthday boy!


Josiah as a newborn--November 2009

Payton is a fun little guy with tons of personality!

My daughter-in-law, Daylyn, made the cutest froggy cupcakes for JD's birthday

I love my little guys more than I could possibly express!

Josiah about to enjoy his very own 1st birthday cupcake

...and totally enjoying it!

The big guy just chillin' in his car seat...what a honey!

Precious Josiah...one year old!