The Weemaw update
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 7:12AM Ben is still not here. At all. Not only does he have a recliner and a big screen TV... but I think he's got the kiddie pool with the little slide and possibly his own ice cream parlor! I'm pretty sure K1 could play ice hockey and still not shake him loose. (K1- please don't test this theory)
I think because I'm waiting that I haven't really addressed how a first time Weemaw prepares for her grandson. Fortunately, I have some good friends that are showing me the way.
On the way back from Virginia, I had been looking forward to seeing Deb in Atlanta. We weren't able to connect, so she ended up sending me this....
She made it for us...
The Old Goat and I were pretty choked up as we looked at the beautiful pages. Somehow it makes the imminent grand-parenty thing all the more real. And thankfully Deb noted where I am to glue the pictures, otherwise I'd probably mess that up. That crafty gene totally eludes me!
On the way to Virginia, The Baroness stayed the night at our hovel house and she brought this lovely gift which I've yet to acknowledge properly, I think. I'm pretty sure I thanked her but it was 4 in the morning and my "thank you" might have sounded more like "get me some coffee now!"
These beautiful little ABC cards are so adorable and not your average "a is for apple" thing. The art is just lovely...
I can totally see Ben sitting on my lap trying to shove these in his mouth while I chant "f is for fort, p is for porkchop!"
So thank you Shelley and Deb! You've inspired me to start considering the things I need for this whole Grandma thing!
xoxox
Asthmagirl
PS- Deb is having a giveaway... you should see this!
Big Ben, gratitude in Friends, Grandmothering 
Reader Comments (15)
Come on, Ben, we're all pretty excited to meet ya! Good luck learning the grandmothering ropes. I can only imagine, but I bet it's a million times easier than the mothering ropes.
And what lovely gifts!
What wonderful gifts! They are perfect for first time grandparents. Sorry the wait is taking so long but I know it will be worth it!
Ben will come on his own time. Perhaps this is a personality trait, stubborness! He's going to be a beautiful baby...but he may have to be outsed from his current surroundings. come on baby!!!
You will be the best weemaw ever and I am sure that Ben will be here before you know it...he just wants to wait for the heat to subside!!
Ahhh sooo exciting! I can't wait to see the pictures Weemaw puts in that beautiful book!
You are going to have so much fun with that little guy!
What wonderful gifts! You are going to have such a great time with that little guy. What a lucky, lucky boy!
What sweet gifts for Ben! You are gonna make a great weemaw!
One thing I know for sure, we'll have some great photos to oooo and ahhh over when Little Big Ben is born! What thoughtful gifts, too.
Hey! Stop playing with Ben's toys!!!!!
I can't wait to meet the new man in your life:) COME ON, BEN!!!
What's that buggy-bear looking thing in the background> That ROCKS.
Well for heaven's sake...what is he waiting for?!? Doesn't he know he has impatient blog watchers waiting for him? Soon, I am sure he will be here soon!
I cannot wait for Ben! And now his grandma's house is all ready!
May I be the president of Ben's East Coast Fan Club?