A funny thing happened last Tuesday evening. After dinner I was sitting quietly reading a magazine when suddenly out of nowhere I heard the sound of tiny trumpets! And just as suddenly the Munchkins (from Wizard of Oz fame) started chanting in unison: "THE MADISON IS COMING, THE MADISON IS COMING, THE MADISON IS COMING!!!"
And so she did. Madison came to Grammy Robyn's for an unforgettable 5-day stay. Hence, the reason for my temporary hiatus from J-Land. I tried to update my journal Tuesday and then again on Wednesday morning, but wasn't able to. Both AOL and my computer received equal amounts of my wrath! (It just couldn't be operator error, now could it?) After 5 days I had nearly 100 email to read/answer, and suddenly this started feeling like a job - something's wrong with this picture! I have not been keeping up to date on your journals either. I promise to get to each of you SOON, but be patient. This may take a while.
I had a wonderful time with Madison! She and I went shopping every day and I can tell you right now that the girl is just like her Grandmother. She gladly would miss her nap as long as we are in a store! Friday I took her for her first photo shoot at a local studio. She is a natural! Not a tear or even a pout! She loves the camera! Saturday she spent most of the day with her Great Grandmother (Steve's paternal Grandmother).
I had a couple of fears going into this "babysitting" agreement though. My biggest fear was that Madison would not sleep at night, but my fears were unfounded. The little doll was out like a light in 5 minutes every single night.
Additionally, we all were a bit apprehensive about the "separation anxiety" issue. Didn't happen! As far as Madison was concerned, out of sight out of mind. In fact, she snubbed Mommy and Daddy a bit when they first returned, and only had smiles for me at first. (Secretly, I loved it!)
Perhaps the most memorable moment came when she was sitting on my lap Friday evening before bed, and she put her little arms around my neck and leaned forward and kissed me, not once but twice! My heart melted completely.
It was a bittersweet moment when she left to go back home. But she is truly in the best place that this earth has to offer: The loving arms of her parents.
2 comments:
How sweet. Sounds like you had a marvelous time! You are truly blessed with such a sweetie.
Having a grandchild is surely the greatest gift. Having a grandmother is also the greatest gift. It's nice to read about such love.
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