It is hard to believe that Zori is soon to be six months old! She is still the most beautiful baby in the world, to me. We have managed to squeeze in two visits and it has been more amazing each time. I do wish I could be there to watch her grow day by day, but we have learned to Skype. I will probably be 'computer Grandma' to her most of her life, but I will take what I can get.
Albert and I were able to visit the first of October for one last time. I had the distinct honor to be there when she found her voice and our visit was filled with the sounds of squeals and laughter. She is just such a happy baby and if she cries I never got to hear it. I think she just knew her Grandma was there and was on best behaviour. We took a ton of pictures and she will also probably grow up thinking we have these big black growths on our face. But, that too is ok because I love the subject and will continue to make her my little model. We Skyped recently and she was the cutest thing. She is now a growling baby girl. It was too cute for words. We got a really good laugh from it because her Dad use to say "Err" a lot, really a lot and she sounded just like him. I didn't realize those things were inherited and can't wait to see what else she comes up with.
One evening while I was holding her and talking to her, I got a phone call from my son in Texas. He hardly ever calls unless there is news (good or bad) so I was prepared for something. My first thought with the economy was that he was no longer employed. Was I relieved and over joyed when he said that they were pregnant!!!! What a perfect time to tell me. I got so excited that Zori probably thought her Grandma was losing it. Laying there in my arms and hearing the excitement in my sons voice, just made the news a little sweeter. She is due in May. My daughter-in-law has had a hard time and a lot of issues so I feel this baby is a real miracle. My son wants a girl so I am hoping he get his wish, but baby boys and just as sweet.
Unfortunately, they live 2000 miles away and have no internet. I am going to have to do a lot of praying so we can at least be 'Computer Grandma' to this one too. I will be doing a lot of traveling. I can see one on the way down to the other or even better maybe I can get them both to come to me and have a little family reunion. It has been many years since I have had all my children in one place at the same time.
My other news is that my daughter has finally found a home of her own. It is absolutely adorable. She found a condo with the perfect view of the mountains! It is all new and I am so proud for her. I am sure she will be bloggin about it soon. I was sad, but very glad to see her move. It wasn't that I didn't enjoy her company, but it was time for her to get a real life! Now she can have friends over and is fortunate enough to live a place that has a lot going on as a community. I think she will be very happy there for years to come.
I am one happy Mom and Grandma right now. This is a time of miracles and I have had my fair share this year. A husband who has been healed, two new babies and a home for my daughter. All is well with my kids and in this joyous season what more could you ask for than that!
