Life Interrupted

Eleven years ago today, our lives were changed in a big way! Princess Madeline made her appearance. Oh, I know it sounds corny and trite to say that grandkids are the best thing to ever happen to you, but, frankly, they are!! Where you'd be considered a crazy mom if you walked around telling everyone how beautiful, perfect and amazing your children are, it is perfectly acceptable to say these things about your grandchildren. People listen, smile and nod. They thinks it's sweet that you are so enchanted by them. They say how lucky the kids are to have you close and involved. Little do they know who the lucky ones really are...us!!
Maddy has become this tall, willowy blond who still doesn't know how beautiful she is. She loves her crazy, mismatched socks and beanie caps with any outfit she decides to put them with on any given day. She has a masters degree in the eye roll and often wonders how we all got so dumb when she is so smart! Then, in the next moment, she will sit down on Pa's lap and act like a little girl again. She can be infuriating and charming at a moments notice. Her world is getting larger and more interesting every day. Conversations with her are lively and often mature. Her math homework gives me a headache! I pray every week I can keep up with her.
#1 granddaughter, we love you to the moon and back! To us, you are, and always will be, perfect and beautiful!  We can't wait to see what the future holds for you.