Kissing Bryce
Being with my first grandchild, 5 month old Byrce, engages all my senses. I deeply breathe in the scent of him. Come in close to kiss his soft skin. Watch his perfect beauty with a sense of wonder. The sound of his voice melts my heart.
When I was with him on Tuesday he was lamenting his first minor cold and the coming of baby teeth; he already has two. Even his lament was music to my ears. Listen to him sing it HERE.
It's no fun getting teeth, having a first cold, AND being sleepy. The lament, complete with wide open yawning, continues HERE.
Comments
How adorable...And, you, my dear, look every bit the dotting grandmother...your love shines through in there photos...
Posted by: Sara | October 24, 2008 10:53 AM
Yes! those grandmother love endorphins have fully kicked in!
Posted by: colleen | October 24, 2008 11:46 AM
You sure look like a happy Grandma!
Posted by: June | October 24, 2008 1:19 PM
Isn't amazing how falling in love like this completely takes hold of your senses ---both common and not?! I felt like a teenager again---totally running on endorphins.
Posted by: Tabor | October 24, 2008 2:09 PM
Even the sixth sense kicks in, with intuition heightened as you anticipate and translate pre-verbal sounds and body language to determine whatever is needed.
Posted by: colleen | October 24, 2008 2:22 PM
I like the top photo where you're inhaling him. He sure is a sweetheart. Laments are worth their weight in gold.
Kat
Posted by: Poetikat | October 24, 2008 5:23 PM
What a sweetie and how knowing his eyes look. Imagine having your first cold!!!
Enjoy him, Colleen!
Posted by: ruth | October 24, 2008 5:58 PM
I love that video, and if I were swinging there in that swing, I'd sing too!! His hat is so cute, and you look great together.
Posted by: kenju | October 24, 2008 8:46 PM
the 2 of you are just adorable together! mutual admiration society. we enjoyed listening to his song. you will have to take him into town to perform in one of floyd's many talent ops!
Posted by: sky | October 24, 2008 10:53 PM
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Posted by: sky | October 24, 2008 10:55 PM
Thanks!
I've been getting slammed with spam and have had to turn comments on moderation...temporarily.
Posted by: colleen | October 24, 2008 11:36 PM
Oh they do smell so good...and the first ones you seem to memorize every little minute thing about them. He is so sweet and adorable. I hope his teeth won't cause him too much discomfort.
Posted by: Deana | October 25, 2008 9:18 AM
Absolutely precious. I can't wait to be a grandma (although it's likely to be YEARS before my own kids get on board with the idea). I think all my years of trial and error parenting have been an excellent training ground for such an important job.
Posted by: Jennifer | October 25, 2008 11:53 AM
What a dear dear little baby he is, Colleen....I can see why he would just melt your heart! That is a great thing he was in....I want one, too! (lol)
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | October 26, 2008 4:59 AM
Such joy in a 5 month old package. :-)
Posted by: Coll | October 26, 2008 11:48 AM
Mara my grandaughter has been out of this house a year, but the essence of her is everywhere..sandy He's everything that little guy !!
Posted by: sandty | October 26, 2008 1:26 PM
Congrats, Granny!
Posted by: Rick | October 30, 2008 12:54 PM
Colleen! Can't tell you how much it means to me to have you stop by The Outpost and follow up with a visit to my new digs. Holy mackeral. I guess a friend is a friend is a friend, eh?
Thank you tons for being so supportive and hey - anytime you want we can have a li'l duet! It's not too hard to do on the Tube. haha
Your grandson is absolutely gorgeous and getting so big already! Grandma's lookin pretty darned good too! Boy, wish I knew your secret.
Posted by: WearyHag | October 30, 2008 9:12 PM
Mostly, I leave off the pictures that don't look good.
Posted by: colleen | October 30, 2008 9:53 PM
How beautiful! He is adorable, hope is doing better now. Love your first sentence:
"Being with my first grandchild, 5 month old Byrce, engages all my senses"...
Posted by: Mar | October 31, 2008 12:17 PM