Grandmotherhood

I have really had to be careful in my posts so far to make sure I have included everyone and in a fair order. I have to tell you, my four children that aren't married are continually complaining to me about all the attention that Lauren (my granddaughter:)) receives. She has many pictures around the house in prominant places, I light up like a Christmas tree when she comes over, my voice changes, I get on the floor and race cars, I pull out my special stash of food that she is allowed to eat, I suck up to her in every possible way! I have tried really hard though, to not be over-bearing. I have been letting her decide that she likes me and trusts me all on her own!
Having said all that, today is Lauren day on the blog. Last week, all of my special efforts paid off, and when it was time to go home, instead of waving like a crazy woman, she gave her mother that famous dirty look and she came to me and cuddled up, and wouldn't let go. Yes, the "JOYS" of being a grandmother. I can actually stop when she comes over, because I know there is a limited amount of time to share, and when she leaves there is still time to accomplish all the other stuff that was so "important" that day! I always heard it was great to be a grand-parent, but you can't imagine how great until it happens to you!
(Just to make Tod even more bitter than he already is, I think I will have to include more than one picture of Lauren today. I know he is secretly worried that by the time he has a baby, all the good picture spots in my house will be taken by Lauren. I'm sure I can love more than one grandchild - I will prove it to him someday!)