Week 2: Consolation

[adoptedwriter]

 

Two days after Christmas he was born. Flawless and beautiful. All was calm; all was bright.

 

Two days after that, his parents and big sister brought him home. He looked like Papaw. Maybe it was just the bald head, but he sure was cute in that red plaid zip-up onesie that made him look like a miniature, hairless mountain man with big eyes and tiny, pink feet.

 

Two weeks later he looked like his mom, especially when he turned his head to one side and blinked during “Tummy-time.” He also had het chunky little forearms; “Popeye arms”, as we used to say.

 

At two months he was holding his head up and looking around. He liked the feel of a kitty brushing up against his skin and the warm, comfortable feeling in his belly after a six-ounce bottle of “baby drink.” Time both crept slowly during those sleep-interrupted days and nights but also flew by in a blur of diapers, baths, well-baby checkups and outfit changes.

 

Today he is two-and-a-half. How did he go from rolling and army crawling across the carpet to mastering playground climbers and slides? How did he go from coos and gurgles to “I wanna pah-sick-o, peeze” as he leads me to the freezer door? He doesn’t toddle; he struts. He sports his Bass Pro Shops ball cap and his little camo Crocs like his dad wears, but still wants night kisses and his stuffed dog and bull dozer blanket for sleeps. He loves his orange “ba-kee-ball” and dancing to Jimmy Buffet’s Volcano song. 

 

When he sees me he says, “Hey broh!” and gigges. He’s a funny little man.

 

My youngest grandchild is growing up fast. We are building memories and taking photos and videos to preserve all the moments. He may be the last baby in the (immediate) family for a long time, but for now he is still our cuddle-bug-buddy-boy with big blue eyes and a bowl haircut. If he falls down and cries, I console him. When he’s learning his colors, I celebrate him. If he needs a random hug, I embrace him. 

I love this kid!

Comments

[legalpad819]

Your grandbaby must share a birthday with my oldest son then! Soak in every moment. My 12/27 baby is going to be 17 this year and it's gone way too quickly.

[adoptedwriter]

Yep! 12/27.

[simplyn2deep]

He sounds like the ultimate mix of mountain man and mini mayor—I love it! From “tummy-time” to toddler swagger, he’s clearly on a fast track to world domination (or at least snack negotiations). Enjoy every wild, hilarious, and heart-melting moment with your cuddle-bug-buddy-boy!

[adoptedwriter]

Thanks!

[serpentinejacaranda]

I like the sly consolation embedded in this burst of unconditional love.

[adoptedwriter]

Haha! Yep! Thanks!

[fausts_dream]

I like him already.... A real character just like his grandma.

[adoptedwriter]

Thanks!

[shirebound]

What an absolutely lovely post. It seems as if my grand-nephews were just born, but suddenly they're 4 and 2/2 (twins). They're people!

[adoptedwriter]

Thank you!

[muchtooarrogant]

A very sweet entry!

I kept thinking about my wife while reading this. I'm kind of neutral, I'll welcome grandkids if they happen, but my wife, she would kill to be in your place. LOL

Dan

[eeyore_grrl]

Sounds adorable.

[adoptedwriter]

He is! Thanks!

[used_songs]

Maybe it was just the bald head, but he sure was cute in that red plaid zip-up onesie that made him look like a miniature, hairless mountain man with big eyes and tiny, pink feet.

Excellent description - I can imagine what he looks like!

[adoptedwriter]

Thanks!

[roina_arwen]

He sounds adorable! Thanks for sharing his journey thus far.

[adoptedwriter]

Thank you!

[drippedonpaper]

He sounds so cute. I love how you describe him. I love little kids. Due to genetics, I hope my kids never truly make me a biological grandma, but I do have 6 grands and a great-grand through my husband so that's fun.

Enjoy every minute with yours. It's so fun to see the world again through a kid's eyes.

[adoptedwriter]

It’s a ton of fun to play w Little People and Legos again. Thanks!

[halfshellvenus]

How many grandchildren are there now? And are they all your daughter's?

Your lucky to have them-- and lucky they're so close. We have...nothing on the horizon anytime soon.

[adoptedwriter]

Fuzzy1 has 2: HoneyB and Tie-Breaker. MermaidFan has one boy, RainBowBoy. So three in all. We’re very fortunate. Thanks! I remember thinking it’ll never happen. Then Katie-boom! 😆

[alycewilson]

You have the world's cutest grandchildren!

[adoptedwriter]

Thanks! They’re my buddies.

[bleodswean]

Adorable little sketch, P! These grandlittles are sure lucky to have you!

[adoptedwriter]

I’m lucky to have them as well. Thanks.

[rayaso]

What a wonderful description of those early times! I remember our children (now grown up) at that age, and I would give anything to experience it again. I love babies, and this made my eyes water.

[adoptedwriter]

I keep saying we’re reliving the 90s. 😆

[wolfden]

The "bro" thing cracks me up. I get it from Tey all the time. They sure grow up fast.

[adoptedwriter]

They sure do! Thanks.

[marjorica]

This is beyond adorable! The love and pride beams out from every word

[adoptedwriter]

Thank you!

[murielle]

Aww! I love when you tell us about your grandbabies!

And this little guy is growing like the proverbial weed. All of them!

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. ❤❤❤

[adoptedwriter]

Someone the other day thought he was 3 due to his height. He just got a hair cut. Every time that happens I see how much older he looks. Thanks.

[tonithegreat]

What a beautiful uplifting vignette for a topic that I fear a lot of us may have taken in a dark direction! I love your simple punchy conclusion here.

[adoptedwriter]

Thanks so much!

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[kizzy]

This reminds me of my coworker with her 4 grandkids. She has the best times with them, especially if it's just her and them. She takes them places, has them help her on what she calls "creative projects", taught the two oldest how to do basic cooking, etc. They sleep over once a week. I think the youngest is a year or two older than your youngest. The joy in her face when she talk about them is just like reading this :)

[inkstainedfingertips]

made him look like a miniature, hairless mountain man with big eyes and tiny, pink feet.

I love this image. It's so vivid and hilarious. ha ha.

This is a beautiful tribute to your grandbaby. Really sweet.

[gunwithoutmusic]

This was so adorable :)

[fausts_dream]

The descriptions here are awesome, enjoying meeting the young man like this