Grandma Lessons

I am in Reno visiting 3 little friends. There were several things that g-ma had to learn or re-learn real quick.

1st: these boys wake up EARLY. But they were excited to see g-ma and I gave them hugs for g- pa and the other grandparents too. We all have to share. Mark cudddled up with me for quite a while. It didn't hurt that he was cold and I had the blanket.

2nd: the laundry room is in Lance and Molly's bedroom. I learned to shut the door tight when I am in there doing laundry. If not the boys go in there and raid mom and dad's stash of candy and we all get in trouble.

3rd: I learned that 5 people go through a LOT of laundry. Molly got behind when she was sick and I'm glad I have several days to try to get her caught.

4th: I learned that it's lots easier to have 1 little boy help with my TPN than 2 boys. Mark is very active and I had to really watch him close to not touch something he shouldn't. And to think it won't be long and I will have 3 helpers. And they all like to push the buttons on my pump. Mark found the one that makes it beep. He kept pushing it and both boys would giggle.

5th: These guys are so innocent and their giggles always make me happy.

6th: There is no down time. Even when we are sitting down, I am either entertaining them or trying to keep them out of trouble.

7th: Alway lock the bathroom door. Whether you are in the bathroom or not. And even then you may not be safe. Even though Mark is mostly potty trained, we still have to keep the door locked so he doesn't go in there and get in trouble. Isaac knows how to unlock the door from the outside. I was in there doing my thing and the door opens and there is Mark standing there alone with a great big grin. I soon found out that he had an accomplice. Isaac and I had a little chat about bathroom manners.

7th: I love being a grandma and am so grateful to be able to share in their lives. Thanks modern medicine. And thanks to Lance and Molly for sharing them with us and being such good parents to them.