Making Grandma Happy
After we’d finished dinner at Grandma’s table one night
she looked about to cry
but a smile slowly crossed her face as a tear dropped from her eye…
You’ve grown up much too fast she said as she gave the top of our heads a kiss…
I know that’s the way it’s supposed to be….but there are some things that I miss….
I miss being able to hold you on my lap
It used to bring me joy
I miss cleaning the crumbs off your dinner plates
I miss picking up your toys…
I miss how every moment between us
was exciting, surprising…and new
I miss how tired your grandpa and I were
when our time with you was through.
I’m glad to see how you’ve grown up
our moments together have been unsurpassed
I’m happy for the all times we have…
just sad they’re over so fast.
Since that conversation with Grandma,
every time we leave her door.
we make sure there are some extra crumbs upon our plates
and a few toys upon the floor.
And Mom and Dad are never angry….
when they notice toys in Grandmas hands…
because one look at the smile on her face
and they seem to understand.
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