Older Daughter planned a 3rd birthday party for Obro at a sort of activities center near her house for this morning, and YD had confidently told me that she intended to go. Then this morning, she sent me this text, “I don’t know what I was thinking, imagining that I could get a toddler and a 4 day old baby out the door!” Naturally, I was delighted to offer to pick up Anders and take him out to the festivities. That was before we had to park miles away (Proctor Farmers’ Market!); then Anders wanted me to carry him and his beloved Rabbit and Dino. “Up, up!” Thankfully, he was entranced by the various cars and trucks parked along the road and wanted to walk part of the way. But my aching back!
This was before the zillions of kids and parents arrived; I’m hesitant to share photos of other children. In this shot, Obro was singing a song about rainbows since there were several in prominent locations. Anders ate most of the fruit on the snack plates and had a melt down when I wouldn’t allow him to eat a second birthday cupcake. I nonchalantly moved him from the floor to the carpet, “This is a better place to have your tantrum–so you won’t hurt yourself.” LOL
When I dropped Anders off, I invited myself in to visit Ian. He’s a tiny guy who has lost too much weight and doesn’t want to eat. He prefers SLEEPING. That might sound great, but it’s not in this case. Younger Daughter is frantic, so I stayed around a while to talk, reassure her and hold this little sweetheart.
I’m really not that soporific a person! Snuggling Ian while in my late mom’s coat made me think about her own love of babies. She would have oohed and ahhed over him and admired his adorable features; he’s the only one of her great-grandsons she didn’t live to meet. 😢
I finally got to see his eyes! I’m sure they’ll either end up blue (YD) or green (Dad). Anders had bright blue eyes for a year and half or so, but they’ve gradually turned green. Although I like green eyes, I was strangely disappointed.
I’m sure you remember my prediction about the other grandparents. They did indeed bring these gorgeous roses for my daughter and spent some time with Ian. But will they be any practical help or support in the future? I would bet not. I’m hoping to be surprised.
Now it’s off on a walk before it gets dark at 4:30 p.m. Bah! However, I still want to stay on Standard Time for the whole year, in spite of this “Big Dark.” Being retired makes it easier for me to say that!
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