an article on the history of my workplace!
http://fayobserver.com/article?id=266785
i wasn't going to do a journal entry, but it's early and quiet and ihavecoffee, so what the heck.
i was on vacation this week! i had a little time with the new grandbaby, mason, who is very healthy, cuddly and sweet. didn't make it to the hospital in time for his entrance into the world because it was sudden - a c-section and suddenly free operating room. poor jess. the child's head was so wide it couldn't be measured using the usual tool - had to be measured with the one for the tummy. mason has a headful of dark hair and white eyebrows, wide hands and a frown that will make you laugh. sweet baby. :-)
and i have to tell you...there is nothing like seeing your own baby, all grown, watch his newborn through the nursery window. my son couldn't keep his eyes off of him. he wasn't able to hold him for several hours, and it distressed dale to see mason crying and not being comforted. when one of the nurses emerged from the nursery, he said - could you give him something to gnaw on? he's trying to eat his hand.
had to laugh. the nurse gave the baby a pacifier after that. :-)
and there was a minute when i was watching the baby that something welled up from the very bottom of me and made its watery way to my eyes, too complex to be called happy tears. i suppose it was a mixture of nostalgia, love, a sense of continuity, and something i can't quite name.
the new parents and baby are doing well and have discovered mylecon (sp) drops.
as for the rest of my vacation - cleaning house, swimming, peeling tomatoes with mom and planting butter beans with dad.
and now it's almost over. the above-inserted article link is a sure sign it's time to go back to work and get some rest.
have a happy weekend, everybody.
5 comments:
Ah, Spice*... except for the hazards at work, you sound marvelous!*
You paint pictures with your words, and the emotions are evident. It's been a while since I've witnessed the birth of Grandbabies... all are teens now, but still a joy to behold. Thanks for the memories!*
Hugs n' Stuff
Tina*
I'm so glad you were able to take some vacation time to spend time getting to know Mason. I can only imagine the feelings you described.
The article you posted was very interesting. I'm sure they've really missed you there this week.
Have a great weekend! Martha :-)
Welcome to the world Mason. Sweet entry. Now I'm going to read the article. Paula
Beautiful entry dear heart! As one of your readers so eloquently described you paint pictures with your words, emotions are laid bare. I loved reading about Mason and his father. He's going to be a wonderful dad isn't he! Read the article about your work place, found it very interesting to say the least. (Hugs) Indigo
I enjoyed reading the article. We have an old TB sanitorium in Louisville that has quite a reputation; has been featured on some TV shows as being haunted. My maternal grandfather actually had TB when he came back from WWI and spent some time there.
I'm so glad you had a nice week off. It sounds like it was a very peaceful, relaxing, and gratifying week. Glad to hear that baby is doing well; I loved your description of the new daddy. I cannot imagine how it will feel when (if) my own kids have kids of their own. I do know that I am looking forward to being a grandmother someday. Hope you have a great week!
Lori
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