It’s The Truth: Great Grandma” doesn’t mean OLD – It means BLESSED and LOVED!
We know that today is the day that Remy will be joining us so we started out normally with a walk! Today I reached 700 miles! It was easy as I was only going to Staples to get three more manuals printed. I cannot believe how much easier it is to open a manual and read it immediately rather than to have to search for glasses or find a magnifying glass!
I went a different way just to add a few more steps to the exercise. If I take this route, I get to smell fresh coffee, the bakery, and other food stuffs as I walk along in front of the stores.
Chugging on down the avenue
The red flowers and plants always amaze me as one thinks of plants as being green…Mother Nature needed something to attract the birds and the bees so red must have been her primary choice!
The bees were busy inside the foliage!
As soon as I returned home, Sue was ready to go even-though it was 11:00 AM! Was she excited or what? I worked in the garage for a few minutes and decided I would join the excitement and get ready to go.
We departed at 1:00 PM arriving at 1:30 PM but soon found out the procedure was delayed and that we wold not be able to see Mom nor the baby until about 6:30 PM so we returned home and, you guessed it, watched NCIS’s final few show from last season.
Small but quite sufficient and located about 12 miles from our home
Returning to the hospital at 6:30 we saw our son-in-law who was just going to the Claim Jumper for a drink. We waited in the waiting room and ran into everyone else… Becca’s best friend and Becca’s parents including Miss Lilly.
We got the notice that Remy was here and the camera automatically came out. We decided it would be courteous to allow Mommy to post the first pictures on Facebook before we posted any so we waited until he made his Facebook debut!
Announcing for the first time…Remington Everett Lind
We visited the room and Sue and I got to hold the little baby…OMG, we forgot how small they are. 8 1/2 pounds and 20 1/2 inches long! Pretty exciting. I was a nervous wreck holding the little guy but actually I ended up holding him for quite a while as everybody else talked. Great grandma Sue just lit up when she held Remy and they smiled at each other…or, they both had gas ? It was a delightful experience. I only wished my parents could have seen this but they are no longer with us.
Nope, NOT crying…Just a yawn! Like his Daddy, understated!
An hour old, wrapped up, and definitely in charge!
Cute!
Mitch was so excited last night he was like a child the night before Christmas! He was first in line to hold the baby…. right after Lilly! We know how he feels as we now have our fourth great grandchild!
One proud Grandpa!!
Rebecca was a trooper…always with a smile and a kind word! She was tired, hurting, but gracious when the family wanted to come in and say hello!
Good job Becca…A beautiful Mommy and quite proud!
“Would you like to hold the baby Great Grandma?” and the answer was “Does a bear poo in the woods?” Sue established some ground rules right out of the barn…
1. I will always love you!
2. When in doubt, see Rule #1
Great Grandma Sue has an ear-to-ear smile!
Daddy Zack was busy with Lilly, who was really really excited, so Laura came in and took the reigns. Laura (Noah was baby sitting tonight) has a one year old so she knows how to move babies around. Thank goodness because I was scared to death although even after 55 years, I remember to support the neck!
Grandpa Mitch, Uncle Connor, and Laura
Yes, I took my turn and made sure Remy was resting well. He is a very cute little guy and quiet as a church mouse! we did notice he had big hands so we expect he will be getting Makita power tools for his first birthday!
Paul hols the baby for the first time!
In summary….
The evening was wonderful save for one person who just ruins everything she touches…the name shall not be repeated…people just feel sorry for her. It did NOT bother us as we half expected poor behavior. We were surrounded by people we care about and love so one rotten apple has no real effect!
We got a call from Mitch 10:00PM and Mommy and Daddy and Remy were doing just fine! Becca should by Sunday or Monday.
