The other day I was sadly informed of my grand Mothers peaceful passing. In my daughter's 9 months she had only visited her once. And boy, did she adore her and her smile and big blue eyes. I admit, the last few years have been a tough one for gran, her memory fading, but the last visit we had with her was so special because she was able to meet her first great grandchild.
I have many sentimental memories of my Grandma Like learning how to weave, knit, and make pottery, When I was very young we would walk along the beautiful Capilano river behind her house and I would collect pieces of moss, stones, and tree branches, and when we got back to her house she would get me a glue stick and help me create beautiful pictures.
Other great memories with her include going clothes shopping (she was very into fashion) browsing vintage stores, going to museums, art galleries The Vancouver Aquarium, the Chinese Gardens and when I was very little she would let me play with her MASSIVE collection of Asian dolls. Even in the last few years of her life while she struggled with dementia, she had an amazing artistic side.
We would go on little walks where we would feed the birds and despite living in a big city, Capilano was such a beutiful clean forested area, with beautiful trees, and lots of forestation
We enjoyed a close relationship with our grandparents. This is something I would really like my daughter to have with all of her grandparents. But I have already received comments that no one is sure if I'll let her spend any extended time without me. weekend she will be spending time with her Grandma and Grandpa while I have dental surgery . I know she will have a blast. But it will be a nerve wracking first for me. Hmmm, I definitely have a problem.
I treasure my little girl very much. I want to be there for all of her victorious firsts. I want her to know that I am genuinely interested and that I care. Time is flying by and I want to hold on to any moment that I can get. I know I will have trouble eventually letting her go but, in my view, that is still very far away.
In many areas of my life I have learned that insecurity or worry will impede opportunities. I don't want my longing to not miss anything to create a lack of relationship that will result in others missing out. I have tried to create the atmosphere with me present. I watched her laugh heartily for the first time with my father. I saw her very first smile when My Dad held her this Summer
I have many sentimental memories of my Grandma Like learning how to weave, knit, and make pottery, When I was very young we would walk along the beautiful Capilano river behind her house and I would collect pieces of moss, stones, and tree branches, and when we got back to her house she would get me a glue stick and help me create beautiful pictures.
Other great memories with her include going clothes shopping (she was very into fashion) browsing vintage stores, going to museums, art galleries The Vancouver Aquarium, the Chinese Gardens and when I was very little she would let me play with her MASSIVE collection of Asian dolls. Even in the last few years of her life while she struggled with dementia, she had an amazing artistic side.
We would go on little walks where we would feed the birds and despite living in a big city, Capilano was such a beutiful clean forested area, with beautiful trees, and lots of forestation
We enjoyed a close relationship with our grandparents. This is something I would really like my daughter to have with all of her grandparents. But I have already received comments that no one is sure if I'll let her spend any extended time without me. weekend she will be spending time with her Grandma and Grandpa while I have dental surgery . I know she will have a blast. But it will be a nerve wracking first for me. Hmmm, I definitely have a problem.
I treasure my little girl very much. I want to be there for all of her victorious firsts. I want her to know that I am genuinely interested and that I care. Time is flying by and I want to hold on to any moment that I can get. I know I will have trouble eventually letting her go but, in my view, that is still very far away.
In many areas of my life I have learned that insecurity or worry will impede opportunities. I don't want my longing to not miss anything to create a lack of relationship that will result in others missing out. I have tried to create the atmosphere with me present. I watched her laugh heartily for the first time with my father. I saw her very first smile when My Dad held her this Summer
More memories to be made and traditions to develop. When we go over there for dinner. Take walks downtown in the summer and meet family. Go to the beach. Maybe go on trips together. I'll tell her about my Cruises with my Gran and Grandpa.
And just maybe, maybe, my little girl will go on a Cruise with her grandparents without me.
