Moments

"How many times have you noticed that it is the little quiet moments in the midst of life that seem to give the rest extra special meaning."  (Fred Rogers)

Grandma Meade here and let me tell you there are lots of little quiet moments here with these three little boys!!  I am going to share a few photos that I hope will help to show you what I mean. Those special  magical moments only a baby can bring into your life, where you sit back and think "this is what it is all about".

 There are also many other moments around here.  Like all the cheering the boys do for teams their family and friends root for.  Enjoy Skyler's look, "Wow, Wisconsin did beat Ohio State!".  And then there is Daddy enjoying Asher being a San Francisco 49'ers fan, in honor of Aunt Carrie and the special 49'ers outfit she got for the boys.  They have alot of hats to wear because of course they have to be Vols fans, Packers fans, not to mention soccer fans in general.  They will be well-rounded little sports people.

 They will also be huge fishing fans and I surmise many "fishing moments" in their lives. They proudly wear the little fishing shirts Grantie Dawn made for them, complete with little pockets for bobbers, sinkers, lines, lures, hooks, and of course worms!!  Thanks Grantie Dawn, what special little shirts!! They were also excited to have their first up close look and actually get in Daddy's boat with him for the first time!  A special moment for sure!!

 And of course we have our walking moments.  I truly enjoy walking with the boys and there is no one who enjoys it more then Bella.  She almost jumps off the ground when she hears the "walk word", truly a" moment' Bella loves about the day.

 There are also fun moments, many of them that are hilariously hectic, like the "shopping moment" Summer and I had at Target.  We had the 3 little umbrella strollers, Summer had 2 hooked together and I had one.  Well, we got in the store and realized neither of us could push a cart!!   We improvised and bought one of those neat little gadgets that go in as a insert, put Skyler in the cart, folded the other stroller and stored under the cart and we managed to do lots of shopping!!!  A fun and funny moment for us!

Just a few updates from me on this, my last evening that I'll be here for a while.  The boys are doing wonderful.  In the six weeks I have been here this time they have turned into amazingly fun little guys.  They laugh, giggle, play, roll, make funny faces, they are incredibily enjoyable. Skyler has the little temper (albeit a very cute one) and is never happier than when he has your undivided attention!  He is on the go all the time!!  A very lovable handful!  Asher is doing great with his physical therapy.  He is gaining more strength and moving his neck much better.  He is incredibly loving, he will cuddle just as long as he can, I think he brings new meaning to the word "sweet".  Ryder is absolutely hilarious.  He laughs at just about anything, he is fun, fun, fun, I call him  "Happy". He is a little character,  I now truly know the meaning of "let me tell you about my grandkids"!!  Even though it will be nice to get back to my life in WI, I can hardly bear to think of leaving in the morning!!   I will just miss them so much, they each have a big piece of my heart! 

The 6 week stints that Nana Harding and I have been doing will be coming to an end.  As many of you know Summer's sister Carrie is having a  bone marrow transplant for the leukemia she is fighting.  Carole will be with her during some of her treatment and it made being here not possible.  (Carrie we are all pulling for you and send you love and prayers!!)

Jason and Summer have hired a nanny.  A lovely young lady named Jenna will be here every day for 6 hours.  Summer's business is doing good and she is quite busy.  Since she works from home the boys can stay in their own house and for the most part Summer will be here upstairs in her office.  Jason has some flexibility from his job so he will be able to fill in when needed.  So there will be some changes here but I know Jason and Summer are looking forward to getting back to life as a family and I also know they will do a wonderful job. They are amazing parents and handle the triplets in a calm and loving way, and believe me, that is quite a compliment!  I can now look forward to the next visit as just "Grandma" and let me tell you there will be lots of visits!!

I am thankful for all of the "moments" I have had here helping with these precious babies.  Being here for six weeks at a time has been a special gift.  Getting to spend so much time with them from the very beginning of their little lives!  These are certainly some of the most precious "moments" I have ever had.  Thanks Asher, Skyler and Ryder for letting me get to know you and your little personalities. I love you with all my heart and  I can't wait for our next visit!!