Thursday, January 21, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Taking care of Sam
Jess returned to work last week and although she arranged her babysitter back in February or March! almost as soon as she found out she was pregnant, a glitch arose when her babysitter, Sally, had a conflict with grad school. Sally had an opportunity to take a full semester's class in two weeks.....in INDIA. Back in November when Sally told Jess about it, Jess asked John and me if we could cover this week. I was only too happy to get called into the game!
It's been terrific. Our day starts at 0600 when we get up, shower and go upstairs as she and John Brewer are finishing their breakfast. Yesterday was our first day to take care of Sam while they went to work, and Sam was awake when they left. This morning Sam was asleep. He typically sleeps a little while, wakes up, eats, then falls back asleep fairly soon. His long nap is in the afternoon.
Jess had been saying that he recently started waking up crying (screaming). That happened yesterday morning and again today, but today when it happened, I went and got him and said to him "Sam, there's no need for crying. Just say "Nanna, come get me. The Prince is ready to be entertained." No sooner had I finished saying this, he stopped crying! And he didn't scream when he woke up for the rest of the day!! The child is a genius!
John and I have been taking down Jess' Christmas decorations which we had asked her to leave up so we could have Christmas with them on Sunday when we arrived. Yesterday and today, in between feeding Sam and entertaining him, that's been our second job. I've kept Jess up to date on Sam's activities by sending her some photos during the day.
Our day with Sam continues until Jess comes home around 1815. Long day! We've made dinner both nights for everyone so they can eat soon after getting home.
Tonight John and I took a break when Jess' and John B's small group came over for Bible study. John and I went to Starbuck's, listened to Sarah Palin's interview on FOX, and (simply) had a short evening away by ourselves.
Taking care of one's grandchild is quite wonderful. We don't have to worry about housework or character building or worrying if I'm spoiling him by picking him up when he cries. He cries, we make him happy. Simple! All I hope for is that the geographical distance between our homes doesn't prevent us from having a close, frequent and special relationship with him, as well as our new granddaughter, Isabella, who lives in England with her parents who are both in the Air Force. I intend to make the most of our time together, whenever that may occur.
Last night, just before Jess got home when my John had left to pick her up at the Metro station, I told Sam that I'd had a wonderful day with him and that I was looking forward to doing it all over again today. He looked me right in the eyes, he grabbed my face, and he let out a shriek of happiness at the same time smiling right at me. My cup truly runneth over.
Tomorrow is Day # 3 of this adventure!
It's been terrific. Our day starts at 0600 when we get up, shower and go upstairs as she and John Brewer are finishing their breakfast. Yesterday was our first day to take care of Sam while they went to work, and Sam was awake when they left. This morning Sam was asleep. He typically sleeps a little while, wakes up, eats, then falls back asleep fairly soon. His long nap is in the afternoon.
Jess had been saying that he recently started waking up crying (screaming). That happened yesterday morning and again today, but today when it happened, I went and got him and said to him "Sam, there's no need for crying. Just say "Nanna, come get me. The Prince is ready to be entertained." No sooner had I finished saying this, he stopped crying! And he didn't scream when he woke up for the rest of the day!! The child is a genius!
John and I have been taking down Jess' Christmas decorations which we had asked her to leave up so we could have Christmas with them on Sunday when we arrived. Yesterday and today, in between feeding Sam and entertaining him, that's been our second job. I've kept Jess up to date on Sam's activities by sending her some photos during the day.
Our day with Sam continues until Jess comes home around 1815. Long day! We've made dinner both nights for everyone so they can eat soon after getting home.
Tonight John and I took a break when Jess' and John B's small group came over for Bible study. John and I went to Starbuck's, listened to Sarah Palin's interview on FOX, and (simply) had a short evening away by ourselves.
Taking care of one's grandchild is quite wonderful. We don't have to worry about housework or character building or worrying if I'm spoiling him by picking him up when he cries. He cries, we make him happy. Simple! All I hope for is that the geographical distance between our homes doesn't prevent us from having a close, frequent and special relationship with him, as well as our new granddaughter, Isabella, who lives in England with her parents who are both in the Air Force. I intend to make the most of our time together, whenever that may occur.
Last night, just before Jess got home when my John had left to pick her up at the Metro station, I told Sam that I'd had a wonderful day with him and that I was looking forward to doing it all over again today. He looked me right in the eyes, he grabbed my face, and he let out a shriek of happiness at the same time smiling right at me. My cup truly runneth over.
Tomorrow is Day # 3 of this adventure!
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