"Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation.”—Lois Wise
“Perfect love sometimes does not come until grandchildren are born.”—Welsh Proverb
Cecile and I arrived at Jack’s kid-friendly restaurant first, to secure a table. Shortly after, Michelle, Kyle, Lyla, Emmy and baby August arrived. I stood up and motioned with my hand where we were, and the girls joyfully ran across the room to greet us. Emmy ran into my arms and I lifted her up into the air and Lyla ran to Nonnie Cecile. You can’t beat that kind of welcoming. August was sleeping in his stroller but just about after we ordered brunch he made his presence known.
We’ve all been told that staring is rude, but as any parent and grandparent will tell you when babies stare at you, it’s downright adorable. Of course as parents, Michelle and Kyle’s loving attention to all of August’s needs has taught him that the world is a safe place, such is the gift of innocence. Newborns love to look at faces and by this time in his development, baby August has perfected the "soulful gaze." Add the soulful grin, and gentle, warm, snuggle, and it becomes a truly magical moment that warms your heart.
And yes, August is talking too. Sort of. It’s those wonderful earliest coos and grunts that are first directed at the parents and then other trusted caregivers in the family as a way of saying, I love you too.
