Monday, July 18, 2011

GEORGE & GEORGINA: WHY I KNOW THEY'LL BE THE BEST GRANDPARENTS EVER!!

First, look how adorable my parents (George & Georgina) are here with their grandpuppies!! A quick glimpse into their love for these lil canines, and that's enough proof that they're going to be super-dooper grandparents to my sweet little Paxton! But, oh, I have so much more proof. Read on & enjoy!





So I know many people say they have the BEST parents ever … I just so happen to be one of those who is truly fortunate and blessed to have THE VERY, VERY BEST PARENTS IN THIS WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!!! I know I can't explain all their greatness in this little blog post, but I'll do my best to capture as much as possible, giving them very well deserved thanks and appreciation for all they are and all they do.

FAMILY OF GOD
I'd like to lead with my appreciation for my parents raising our family with God's love. Without a Christian upbringing, I don't believe I'd be nearly as strong in my relationship with God.

PUTTING THEIR CHILDREN FIRST IN EVERYTHING
From the day my twin sister and I were born, my parents put us first and foremost in their lives. We became their number one priority. Even when we definitely didn't deserve it, they showed us our importance through their love, guidance and support.

BEING SUPER INVOLVED
While we might not have always thought it was the "coolest" thing (especially as teenagers - you know, that "I'm too cool for my parents" attitude) to have our parents at EVERY school event and function, I can gladly and proudly look back today, with a big smile on my face, and be very thankful that they cared so much to put everything else aside and bust their schedules, just to be there for us. And, I do have to admit, there is no other warmer feeling than looking up in the stands, out in the audience, or even out in the parking lot, and seeing your number one fans there in support, no matter what the occasion. Because, at the end of the day, whether your team has won or lost, whether your performance rocked or flopped, the ones you need and want the most are your parents. Because, well for me anyway, my parents always greeted my sister and I with the "you did your very best, and we're so proud of you" attitude. What better cheerleaders could you ask for?!

HARDEST-WORKING
While I sometimes wished as a child that my mom could've been able to stay at home and raise my sister and I, it just couldn't be. Both of my parents were (and definitely still are today) very hard-working professionals who had to work in order to support our family. And it's not like we didn't have good care-takers watching over us, we most certainly did … we had the most wonderful sitter (who I'm so very, very grateful to have as a sitter for Paxton when it comes time for my maternity leave to expire). I just sometimes longed to try what other kids were used to. But, you know, if my mom would've been able to stay at home and raise us, we may not have been able to meet our wonderful sitter and all the other kids who she watched, as well. I definitely think it's important for kids to be exposed to other kids at a young age so that social skills can develop and friendships can emerge. And, having both parents be such hard-working professionals, has taught my sister and I the great importance for ourselves to also be hard-working and career motivated. Because, like my parents, my husband and I will also both have to work in order to support our growing family. While it will definitely be hard for me to "go back to work" after my maternity time is up, it gives me great comfort in knowing that the sitter Paxton will be staying with is a wonderful family friend who will undoubtedly give him the attention and care he'll need as he grows, plays and learns with other children who also have working parents.

MOST EXCITED GRANDPARENTS-TO-BE
From the first day I told my parents the most exciting news I've ever been able to share - that of Shane and I expecting our very first baby - they have been the most excited, supportive and helpful grandparents-to-be!!!! From bringing me meals that came right back up after me eating them (sorry for TMI - I was really sick up to my 16th week), to going with me to my first ultrasound (because Shane couldn't go) and finding out that our baby is a boy, to buying SO many things for us and Paxton - like all of his nursery furniture and so much more! - they have been the MOST HELPFUL and LOVING parents, and I couldn't be more thankful! Their true excitement is what warms my heart the most. Just seeing how excited they are to be grandparents is definitely what means the most to me!!

GEORGE & GEORGINA ARE GOING TO BE THE VERY, VERY BEST GRANDPARENTS FOR OUR SWEET LITTLE BABY PAXTON GEORGE!!!!


If I can even be half the mom to Paxton that my parents have been to me, I know he'll be in very good hands! I'll pray to love and care for Pax as much as they have loved and cared for me … and I know this will only be possible with God's love and guidance.

There are so many other great qualities that make George & Georgina SUPER PARENTS. I really could go on and on and on. With their big, big hearts giving unconditional love (through the good and the bad), care, help, support, advice … not to mention all the material things they've provided … I feel I'll never really be able to show all the true gratitude they deserve. But I'll definitely try. Thank you so very much, mom and pops, for EVERYTHING you've given and provided and for all you continue to do! YOU REALLY WILL BE THE BEST GRANDPARENTS TO PAXTON, AND I'M FOREVER GRATEFUL!!!!

1 comment: