My Grandchildren

Lacie

 
There is nothing more exciting than the birth of one's first grandchild and ours was no exception.  Lacie was born on February 19, 2002.  Jenn was a single mom so her labor coach was her sister Cindy.  Rich, my mom and I were patiently waiting at the hospital when Cindy came out with the news of Lacie's birth.  There wasn't a dry eye in the house! 

Lacie was a beautiful and exceptionally good baby.  They lived with us for almost two years until Jenn and James married.  We feel so blessed to have spent such quality time getting to know her and still have a special bond with her.  She is now almost 9, in the third grade in accelerated classes and has begun horseback riding lessons (just like her mom).  She has turned into a beautiful young lady who thankfully still loves to spend time with us. 

Gabbie, Grant and Georgia

 After Jenn and James were married they really wanted children together.  After much trying Jenn finally had her wish.  But you do have to be careful what you wish for.  What a shock it was for all of us to find out that she was pregnant with triplets!  No one was more surprised (and I think still in shock) than James.  She had a pretty easy pregnancy considering how many babies she was carrying.  Rich and Cindy were not able to be there for the births but my mom and I along with a great deal of the Moore family were there.  When James came out of the delivery room with the big news there were cheers, lots of tears and sighs of relief that all had gone well.  Everyone was healthy and all weighed over 5 lbs. at birth.  Three days later they all went home at the same time.  Let the craziness begin! 

For probably at least the first 6 months James worked full time and went to school full time.  That didn't leave much time to enjoy or help out with three babies.  There were quite a few of us who arranged our schedules to pull overnighters so Jenn could get some much needed rest.  The first year was pretty much a blur.  So many diapers and feedings.  Jenn had lots of input from other mothers of multiples and had them all on a really good schedule of sleeping and eating at the same time.  She is like Wonder Woman!

The "babies" are now 4 years old and are adorable and quite active pre-schoolers.  Definitely a challenge for mom and dad.  They are each totally separate personalities - so different from each other. 

Gabbie (at right) - the oldest and most verbal of the three (very appropriately named).  You can tell the attitude just by looking at her picture!  Quite sassy, smart and can come up with the funniest things to say and do.  Although not always quite so funny for mom and dad.  I will save the funny things they do for another blog.

Georgia (middle) - born last and the smallest, even now.  She is the quiet one but those are the ones you need to watch.  She is extremely smart and can be a little sneaky.  Always the first one to ask to play on my IPhone and excels at most of the kids games I have downloaded.   Very dainty and loves the color purple.

Grant (left) - born in the middle.  He is boy through and through and can break anything he touches (without trying).  You can tell from his picture that he is ready to get up and run!  He loves to help his dad and Pop Pop work on cars.  Of the three he is probably the most lovable - always first to run into my house with a big hug. 

Rich and I are so blessed to have these kids in our lives.  We love when they come to visit and look forward to watching them grow.  They seem to change every time we see them.

Daphne

Just when we thought we had all our grandchildren, we were surprised with the news that Cindy was pregnant.  She was also a single mom, one who has had a few challenges over the years.  Jennifer was her birthing coach (returning the favor).  Daphne was born September 25, 2009.  We were all there for the arrival, another exciting day in our lives.

Daphne is just precious.  Of course they all grow up way too fast and is already a year old.  She walked at 10 months and hasn't stopped yet.  She now runs everywhere.  Through some unfortunate turns of events Cindy has not been able to care for her so she is now living with Jennifer.  Yes, 5 children now!  She loves all her sisters and brother and follows everything they do.  She loves coming to Grammy and Pop Pop's for visits and we look forward to seeing her grow. 

Rich and I are so fortunate to have all these grand kids.  We love each and everyone of them and look forward to their visits.  They of course have done and said some funny things.  That will be great fodder for another blog.