One of the joys of being a grandparent is getting to see the world again through the eyes of a child.
- David Suzuki
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Today is Memorial Day, a day when we honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in the service of our country. We Americans remain the land of the free and the brave because of them, and I for one am grateful for all who serve. My thoughts are with the families of those who were killed in battle or while on active duty. I was moved by many of the tributes I saw on television today, and I hope I never take for granted the liberties we enjoy because of those willing to defend our freedoms, even at the cost of their own lives.
Even though it's still three weeks before the calendar says it's summer, this weekend also marks the 'unofficial' start of summer here in the States. At least in the South, anyway! Here on Tiki, most every house was full this weekend (about half of the houses on our little island are owned by 'part-timers') and the smell of charcoal fires filled the air. Boats of all sizes came and went all day, every day, and even into the night. Our house is right at the end of the 'Tiki Cut' - the channel that goes from the intercoastal waterway to Tiki Island, so we see all of the comings and goings if we are outside. We spent a good deal of the weekend out by the pool and we ate most of our meals outside on the deck. We were lucky to have Kim, Blake, and Morgan here for the weekend, and it was Morgan's first visit during pool season.
The water baby gene was apparent, as Morgan didn't even whimper when we first dipped her toes into the water (which was not all that warm!!). Kim had brought a little ring float with a shade on it, and Morgan was happy to sit and splash. She looked so cute in her little water hats, and I am so impressed with the care that today's parents take with regard to sun exposure. Morgan, like Elliot and Gray, seemed to love napping outside with a little breeze blowing, which was good, because that allowed Crockett time to get into the water, too. Our pool is not big enough to share with Crockett! We are still hoping he will learn how to return the water toys to the tosser this summer....
Morgan has just turned six months old, and she's entering the 'real people' phase of life. She can't quite sit up on her own yet, but she's getting there. Her clear blue eyes are huge and round, and she looks like she is questioning everything. She is enamoured with her fingers and toes, and she's learned how to get her wub-a-nub back into her mouth. She had her first taste of solid food, and she's gobbling it down. Here's hoping she will be a good eater!
It was such fun to have the Kim and her family here - I love watching our kids become parents and see them raising their kids. It does my heart good to see the love and patience and care they show to their babies. Everyone always told me that being a grandparent was the best - I'm inclined to believe them!
It's been a busy month - Dave's birthday, Mother's Day, our 38th anniversary, the royal wedding, my birthday, and this holiday weekend - plus houseguests, Derby Day, and a yard sale - but that's just how May is at our house. Dave always called it "All About Mom Month" so I'm hoping that now that he's grown he gets a little more attention. If he'd been born on his due date instead of two weeks late.... In the middle of all that busy-ness, I managed to finish my Danube Cruise photo book (from our 2016 Viking River Cruise), just in time for our next Viking Cruise. We'll be heading to Iceland and then an ocean cruise of the Baltics next month, so excitement is high! Here's hoping you have had a fabulous month and are looking forward to more fun in the months to come.
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