As most of you know, Stephanie & Vanessa are both expecting their first child in the coming months! Alright, I will admit it... it feels strange and sounds even more foreign, to be considered a 'grandma' and a mom, at the same time in my life. You know what I mean, it's the stereotype that bothers me. When I think of Grandma...I think of others much older than me! But, I won't lie either...I'm awfully proud to be having my first grand-babies while I'm still so young.
I kinda feel... official. Like, a real mother. (laugh) Please... actually it is something that makes a mother a bit nervous. What will I say to my daughters, when they have questions about being a mother? Will I know what the right thing to say is? Do they know enough to be good mothers? I have to stop questioning and just learn to trust that I have taught them everything that I know. If it isn't enough, then we will learn together. They are both so much wiser than I was at their age. I am so blessed.
I went down in the basement yesterday to look for Stephanie & Vanessa's baby books. I remember that when I was pregnant with them, I asked MY mom for MY baby book.....funny how I never really cared about MY baby book until I was going to have a baby. While I was down there, I found beautiful treasures....crocheted baby clothes that John's mother Claire had made with her own two hands. She passed away when the twins were only 4 years old. I had forgotten that I had kept them safe for my future grand-babies.....her future great grand-babies. I wanted to share them with you - and hope to post new pics in the future with the babies wearing them....I can't wait!
