Nico and me
Oh, I know what this means to you, a bragging grandmother talking about her grandchild! No, this post is not about his alertness and cuteness, his wonderful smell, his smiles, his singing along...
It is not even on the way he recognizes me after an absence....
What I will tell you is how my grandchild Nico has invaded my life, and my dreams, and everything I do. Just walking through Barnes and Noble, I scour shelves for books he may not already have, toys he can begin to appreciate, mobiles he can engage with.
....I will not tell you how as I walk and sing to him, he sings back; his head moves toward me to see my lips; his legs push up and down in rhythm with the beat of the song....
I will tell you how I move differently when I cuddle and rock him; how I stand firmer and taller because I want to make sure he's well supported; how I sing made-up words about what life is like the minute we're together; how we burp after a meal; how happy we are to recognize each other; how we dream long dreams about each other; how strong our legs are; how everyone around us, new or old discusses and appreciates every little change they see.
Nico does not know this now: His smile are just the vitamins I need to live two more decades; to see him through kindergarten; to see him through high school. He'll tell his girlfriend, as they walk down to pick up their diploma:
"That lady there who can't stop smiling at me, she is ninety years young!"
"That lady there who can't stop smiling at me, she is ninety years young!"
There is a fortune to be made if they could just bottle that feeling!
ReplyDeletesmiles....glad you are getting that vitamin booster....babies def have that way of changing the way we look at life....and move...and....
ReplyDeleteYou had me smiling from the first word to the last! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Rosaria .. baby vitamins - makes so much sense .. just enjoy Nico and all associated baby delights .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteYou and Nico have brightened up my day Rosaria, and I can well imagine what his presence does for you. When I was young I used to think that our children were the only things that gave our lives meaning, but honestly nowadays I find that any baby or child can give us that sense of meaning of purpose. It makes sense is all. I am so glad you have Nico in your life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful relationship, photo and love you share. I am so ready for grandchildren even though my kids are nowhere near ready to accommodate. I'll just have to dose up on your vitamin boost for now. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteIt's the best feeling in the world, holding and loving a baby. It still works when they're six, and I'm hoping it'll work for a few more years. Loved reading this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post, Rosaria. I can understand why you adore him!
ReplyDeleteI just love how you have written this...It is just how I feel about my grandbabies..
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this ..It is perfect..
Love, Mona
how wonderful
ReplyDeleteperfect words for a perfect relationship
blossom grandmother blossom
and I know
A beautiful post - love baby vitamins! I have one grandchild - little Theo who is 15 months. He lights up my life and makes me realise how unfit I am!
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been round for a while - real life stuff got and still gets in the way of blogging.
Kind regards.
Anna :o]
How incredibly sweet .. Nico has been given the perfect gift ~~ you! Yes, decades are something you can enjoy with Baby Nico ... he has much to learn from his grandmother.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! What you are telling me is that you are in love... a boundless, magical, invigorating, enchanting love.
ReplyDeleteI can tell he's your new sweetheart, Rosaria. I hope you keep having much fun with him!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs to both of you!
G'day Rosaria. That is a really lovely post. Take care. Liz...
ReplyDeleteit will be fun to talk to him of his first memories of the love you have shared.
ReplyDeleteYou speak for all of us. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is what a Grandmother is! Our only is 14 but we have another "in the works" who will be born in August...can not wait to have a wee one to cuddle again!
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ps
congrats on Post of the Week
Seeing that image of you cuddling Nico brings to mind that wonderful smell and feel of holding an infant - there are few things more beautiful in the world, and your celebration of that is a joy to read.
ReplyDeleteThat is the best description of being a Grandmother I've ever heard...I smiled all the way through this! I love his name too! He's one lucky little guy to have you!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Makes me wish I had a grandchild (but first, as they say, the kid has to get a date!)
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing writer - and as my first "own" grandchild is expected in about 4 weeks I look at your situation with longing. To hold and smell a new life, to feel that you have some part in his very being, he is flesh of your flesh....enjoy this new lease of life - and Rosaria, thank you SO much for sharing with such eloquence. Best wishes from Mary at http://shirleyartanddoods.blogspot.co.uk
ReplyDeleteExcellent Rosaria! Personally my 2nd will be born in July, I can't wait to teach him how to talk Detroit!
ReplyDeleteSuch a spirit lifter-upper for you!!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a good plan. Go for it!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly such a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every moment.
Congratulations on being featured in POTW.
Truly well-deserved.
This is a most beautiful and lovely (and loving) post! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious love story. Congratulations on your POTW!!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing in this world that compares to cuddling a tiny baby.
ReplyDeleteNice to be there while they grow, a real pleasure for me.
ReplyDeletePardon me; I smell an affair between a boy and a girl ! thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteI’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!
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