Simplicity

     Since I have only briefly mentioned our granddaughters up to this point, you might think they are a small part of our life. There are many facets, but our granddaughters are front and center. I never imagined how they would fill my heart.
     From an early age, I knew that I wanted to be a mother. While most kids, at some time in their lives, experience a heightened fear of death, my fear was not of dying itself, but that I would die before having children. Of everything I've ever questioned, having kids was not one of them. When I found out I was pregnant, I was ecstatic. I thought I couldn't be happier.  When I found out I was going to be a grandmother, I bawled like a baby. The wave of emotion swept over me unexpectedly.  Now, spending time with our granddaughters feels like the reward for every good deed I ever thought about doing. No one deserves to be this happy.
     Our first granddaughter, Abi is smart, funny, sweet, sincere, loving and beautiful. Only three years old at the time of this writing, she too was born an "old soul".  She's the oldest so we've had more time to develop a relationship and it is rooted and strong. She will always have a special place as the first grandchild.
     Our second granddaughter LiLi, lives hundreds of miles away.  She is seventeen months old and a fireball; bright and curious. She is playful and loves to be held. Her smile lights up her pretty little face as well as the room. Our time with her has been limited by proximity and her parents don't own a phone. We work harder for that relationship but it has been reestablished quickly each time we see her. 
     Our third granddaughter Josie, is only eight months old.. She is playful and sweet and lights up when her sister enters the room. She can't contain her excitement when Abi talks to her. Even though she doesn't yet speak, you can tell she is smart.  Plenty of cuddles and floor-play fill our time with her.  It's an easy relationship which is growing deeper with time
     Our 'grandgirls' are the definition of life. All things become new again when you look at life through the eyes of a young child.  The simple things that make them smile are what create the real joy in our lives.