Pavlov

"Don't ever apologize or feel silly about crying over a dog.  When you lose your best friend, you have every right to be sad about it." - unknown

Today your mother sent me these photos along with the news you had to say good bye to Pavlov.

When I saw tears in your eyes, it brought tears to my eyes.  Grandma Jeanne remembers what it is like to lose a dog, and it hurts.

May your always be so tender.

Pretty Lucy

"...over here. Look over here, pretty baby.” - Wendy Timm
Grandma Jeanne is so thankful for all the photos and videos your mother and father post of you.  Can't wait to see my pretty, beautiful Lucy Pearl.

When you smile...

 The whole world smiles with you.

(This one makes grandma Jeanne smile too)

Out & About

Stripes

Good & Plenty (candy)

Bunny Bear

Hat (made by your mother)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When your mother was your age, there was not a second thought about bundling her up, putting a few things in a diaper bag and taking off.  As a grandmother when I take your cousin LillaMai out, I have flashbacks of not having enough diapers, running out of bottles, forgetting the powder, spit ups with no extra change of clothes (for baby and mother).  SO grandma Jeanne's diaper bag looks like a suite case; but it has everything!

Updates

 

 There isn't a day that doesn't go by that grandma doesn't  see you, thanks to your parent's FB, blogs,instagram and tweets.    Grandma can't wait to see you again

My dear Lucy, this is your first Christmas and what a very special gift you are to all of us.

“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, 

rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart,
hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see,
friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe,
confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself,
patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.”
-Lynnie Buttercup

Merry Christmas Lucy Pearl.

Grandma Jeanne's Visit

 

 

 

 

 

When your father texted, "Lucy is here", grandma Jeanne couldn't get to Dallas soon enough.  The two hour delayed flight seemed like eternity, and even though I was exhausted when we got to your home in the wee hours of the morning, it was difficult for me to fall asleep, anticipating seeing you.


And then there you were; you were everything I thought you would be and more.  From your perfect tiny fingers and toes to your full head of hair, your soft cheeks, and your baby new smell, and your cry, the sound of music to grandma.


I will take these first few days spent holding you, kissing your head, just looking at you while you sleep, while you cry, when others are holding you, and keep them safe within my heart, until I see you again.


I love you Lucy Pearl.