My mom has been here since last Wednesday and we are having such a wonderful time. She was pretty much made to be grandma (ok, maybe a lot of other things too, but seriously, so good at grandparenting).
Her talents include:
Attempting to stop the Sea Turd from jumping into the Pacific (although short lived, he found a way).
Wine tasting with her favorite future Sommeliers.
Helping her pregnant daughter stock up on amazing California wines for next fall's wine cabinet.
Manning the side of the dinner table with two boys and no other adult (takes courage, people).
Getting up every morning with the boys so Kev and I can sleep in.
She professionally (I was informed that only Marme could do it) transfers the green house seedlings to pots.
She has helped Bennett expand his vocabulary to include:
Mar-eee Ball! Mar-ee Come-on! Mar-ee Play! Mar-ee Shoot!
Maree-flip! Maree-look! Maree-Jump!
Babysitting overnight so Kev and I could attend the Bay Area's West Point Founder's Day Dinner and have a little time away with each other.
Making apple pancakes (and several other meals which don't involve me being anywhere near the kitchen)
Getting the big bag from the toy store
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And drinking martinis for lunch.
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She's a true Renaissance woman grandma.
I've asked her to stay another week, but apparently she has this thing called a life back in DC.
Good thing it is only a few months until we live minutes away from her.
23 comments:
so sweet! grandma's definitely are the best...for sooo many reasons!
Oh I love this post :) I'm excited for the day my momma will be a grandma, I think she'll be amazing just like your mom!
What a sweet lady! I love this post so much - the photos and your mom are just so beautiful! You must be excited to live near her soon!
Aren't grandmas amazing! That will be so nice when you live close!
What sweet pictures, & how exciting that with your new baby you'll be living so close to your parents. Mom's are the best. Pregnant with Ethan my mom was visiting and one morning I came out at 6 am to see the fridge moved and her mopping my whole downstairs, even behind the fridge! My mom is nothing if not thorough :)
What a wonderful Grandma. :)
Aww... sounds like an amazing visit! Can she be my grandma too? ;-)
Your momma is a saint!!! I know your enjoying your time with her. Lovely pictures my dear!!!!
How amazing that you will be near your family again soon! So exciting
Grandmas are the best. Pls have her send my mom an email about letting parents sleep in. You ate going to love the extra help with her close by. So jealous.
I like the idea of stocking the wine cabinet! She is precious and looks like a wonderful grandma. You looked so pretty for your night out!
Looks like y'all are having a blast & grandma's/moms are heaven sent! I love the close up picture, those eyes and that blonde, blonde hair...so sweet!
What a wonderful mother/grandma you have there. Fancy having to try all that wine just so you get to take some home!!
I LOVED this post! Here, here! Long live Renaissance women, and grandmas, and moms in general.Free spirits and the wild ride! Yay!
My Mom is like this too with all of her grandkids. How lucky are we to have such great grandmas for our kids?!
Beautiful post!
This makes me want to cry!! Love those grandmas...they truly are the best!!
Awe this is so sweet!
I'm so glad you're all having fun together!
Looks like everyone's having a great time!
Cullen's smiles are cracking me up! Love him! Hope your mom had a safe trip back to DC!
How awesome are moms!?! I am happy to hear that you had a lovely visit.
Oh my goodness! I love the time you all spent with your mom! She's one incredible lady!! She is definitely a Renaissance woman--so glad to hear you'll be living close to her again!
First off, you looked BEAUTIFUL at the event, and I love that dress. Secondly, Marme is definitely a Renaissance grandma. I think that last "cheers" picture is priceless!
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