I'm a grandma...I can sing again!

My sister and I have always said that in our next life we are going to be able to sing. Heaven knows we try, but we sure can't sing in this life.

When I was in 3rd grade, I was in a class that was half 3rd graders and half 4th graders. It was called a combination class. Our music teacher made each of us stand up beside our desk and sing a solo of the national anthem. Now not only is this a difficult song for any professional, but for kids that age, it was a horrific task. We took turns snickering at each other, and I believe that was the exact moment that I knew I should never sing in public again.
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When you have a new baby in your life it is only natural to sing to them. And sing I did. Every night I would tuck both of my kids in bed and they would sweetly say "Sing my night time song mommy."

And sing we would.

Around the time that your child is about 10, the bed time routine changes. No longer was I required to sing, but if I did choose to do so, well...they were too polite to ask me not to. 
But wait, once those kids turn about 12 years old, all bets are off. I still remember the moment each of my kids looked me in the eye and said

"mom, quit singing." 

Heaven help you if you started to sing in the car...same thing but now it is

"MOM Quit SINGING!!!"

And at that time you quietly become that 3rd grader who knows that singing the national anthem in front of 4th graders is a bad idea...even if the teacher is too stupid to see the error of her ways.

Well guess what...I am a grandma

and once again I have a small child that will appreciate my lack of singing

talent for at least another good 8 years. Baby Abel and I already have our special secret song that we rock and sing to. And as he cuddles up to me, I know that at least for awhile,

I sing like an angel! 

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Abel Patrick Bragg

On July 16, 2011, Abel Patrick Bragg made his appearance. My baby girl had a baby!

Being a grandparent is one of the most wonderful things a person can be.

It has also been a teaching experience for me.

What I have learned as a new grandma.

• No matter what the doctors told us to do when our children were babies...they now tell us to do the complete opposite.
• If you don't speak up loudly, you may not get your turn to hold him.
• Do not wipe spit up from the babies face using his Lovey.
• Do not use the front of the babies outfit to wipe spit up from the babies face.
• Burp rags are the ONLY acceptable item you can use to clean up spit up from a babies face.

Ha. I know there are probably other things I have learned so far, and there will for sure be more that I will learn. For now, I will just enjoy my quiet moments with my new grandson.

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