When we added a new family member a few months ago, we knew we were in for a treat, but we didn’t know exactly what things would change.  Now that Grammy has left us for the next month or so, we know exactly what we will miss while she’s gone.

First of all, we’ll miss having tea in the morning. Grammy is so patient with the children who flock around her every morning. She pours tea, spoons in sugar, stirs in the milk, cleans up the spills, solves arguments about who will sit next to her, and somehow manages to hold up her end of the conversation the whole time. I lose patience with the whole thing just watching it all! I’m happy to stay behind the counter and serve the breakfast. Sometimes I even escape for some peace and quiet while Grammy is keeping everyone occupied. But now that Grammy is gone, what will we do? Maybe I’ll make tea, but I know I won’t serve it quite like Grammy does.

The other thing we’ll miss about Grammy is the reminder to celebrate things. Last Saturday the girls had a piano performance for which they have been practicing since right after Christmas. After it was over, Grammy bought doughnuts to share with everyone in celebration of the girls’ hard work and accomplishment. What a joyous time! Silly me… I would have just come home after we were done with the piano thing. But Grammy knew better, so we celebrated.

We’ll miss Grammy while she’s gone, that’s for sure. And now we know what to look forward to when she comes back.