Hi. I've been pretty busy the last few days helping out. I didn't think I liked the baby stage, but now I see that when it's your own kid or grandchild, it's different! I could hold him for hours. He's so cute snuggling in my arms. Karen, you asked what we'll be called. They'll use the Hebrew words for grandma and grandpa for us, so I'll be Savta and Avi will be Saba. The baby had to be hospitalized again last night cuz he had jaundice and had to be under the ultraviolet lights. Now they're back home again. I'm finding these first few days kind of bittersweet. On the one hand, we're all happy and excited about the baby. On the other hand, I feel so bad for Danit and Darren that they don't seem to be getting any sleep! They're both exhausted. And Danit had to be treated for a spinal headache. At least that's gone now, but she's still in pain from the stitches. Giving birth is not easy! And I keep remembering how it was for us in the beginning--so overwhelming. We would panic when the baby cried. It's definitely easier being a grandma. Now I don't freak out if the baby cries. I know they'll get the hang of it soon, and everything will get easier. In the meantime, I'm doing all I can to help them out.

Kathi, congratulations on the bridal shower!

Good morning one and all. The sun is shining and today is Lori's birthday!!! I hope you have a wonderful birthday Lori. You have a lovely grand-baby to to celebrate with you.

Karen I'm glad you'll be able to help Marlene with the wedding. She must be very glad to know she has your support. After the get together that weekend I'm going to go back to NH for the week in Freedom and then Dave and I are hoping to get together with Neil's family the following weekend. They are camping with an hour of where we will be.

Lori I can not wait to hear your grandma stories!! I am sure they will be filled with lots of love.
Again, congratulations!
My family has all returned home after a weekend filled with cleaning, cooking and more cleaning. We had a bridal shower on Sunday for our future daughter-in-law. It went very well..with lots of family, friends and food! It was all delicious...my sister made mini cupcakes decorated in orange and purple with flowers on them....which we put on a three tired black iron stand...I had these little purple paper bags that I put different colored purple pansies in and tired with orange ribbon as party favors...quite clever I would say, Karen! I like doing that kind of thing. My granddaughters has lots of fun "helping" us to get ready....my daughters did a great job planning and cooking. I have to tell you I am glad it is vacation week. I am tired.
Might be planning a little trip to Burlington with a friend of mine...a day of shopping...sound like fun?
Hug and kiss that little bundle of joy, Lori....they grow so fast!

Hello from Grandma Lori. Soon I'll have some grandma stories like you, Kathi! This is going to be fun!