Been awhile since i posted last. Been doing some major re-aligning of my life, both exterior and interior…I might post about that later…
This morning I reflected on one aspect of this second act living. Its called being a Grandpa…
I currently have the joy and thrill of grandfathering three young kids and recently found out that my eldest daughter and husband are expecting their first child. I have not met this child yet, nor have i heard her giggle, laugh or cry. But i am already head over heals in love with her. Early this morning as i sat at my desk reflecting on the wonders of coffee I started to think about this little nugget of cells that are developing in the womb of my daughter. As her mind, eyes, limbs and vital organs are forming so is her personality and hair color and eye color and in some ways her pathways in life. And as i sat there thinking about this coming January I got really excited at the prospect of holding yet another infant granddaughter in my ageing arms.
It is one of the great joys of growing older, seeing your kids become adults, and having kids of their own. To sit and watch them play, eat and think is an incredible experience. I already have ideas of what gift to bring to this newborn babe in January, and thinking about a beach trip next summer….
Grandchildren are an incredible gift from the Divine. They allow us to live life to the fullest with them, laughing , tickling, reading with all the joys and pleasures that brings, but no longer am i having to be concerned about discipline, about bedtimes etc. (I mean whats so wrong about chocolate ice cream at 11 pm???) I spend all my time with them spoiling them rotten, loving them to the hilt and reveling in their presence.
This second Act living is tough at times, the knees begin aching, the hair begins thinning and the energy levels are decreasing. But man oh man, the heart, the seat of my feelings and emotions are so filled with love and joy and peace when i think of my now four grandkids. Its a time of life that i dont want to miss one second. I want to be ever present when they are around.
So AG, looking forward to meeting you in January and looking into those beautiful eyes and dreaming about the life you will live. And about the times we will have together. May they be great times!
