So Much To Learn

I always love a good visit with my Grandma Alice. I could talk to her forever. And I love to hear what she has to say, especially from all her years of experience.

She's been in town this week, and today she spent most of the day at my house with the kiddos. When they went down for naps we had a great chance to visit. I love how she will ask a question and really listen for the answer. Talking things out always has helped me. The key for me lately is to stop at talking something out and not letting evolve into negativity or complaining. And today I was able to put that to the test!

I have mentioned a couple of times that I know number 4 is not my last baby. So during that quiet moment this afternoon she asked me a little more about that. I was able to really express my confirmations and testimony about how I feel about my calling in life to have these kids. I was able to express why I feel The Lord has prompted me to have them so close. I was able to really just talk and not feel like I was being judged by my choices, but rather, she sought to understand how I felt. I need to be better about listening to people this way. She's a little further ahead of me on the maturity scale, but maybe I can catch up before I'm a great grandma!

I really appreciated the opportunity to visit with my Grandma today! I know I say this a lot, but I am just so glad I'm close to family! This is a dream come true for me, since I can remember I wanted to raise my children close to family, I've always felt that this would help us all learn who we are, and there is something so special about a family bond... Sure we are dysfunctional at times, but that's the fun of it!

This picture I took of my Grandma Alice holding baby Alice right after she learned her name. She had no idea we were thinking of naming our baby after her, and she was just soaking in the moment! So glad I got this picture of such a special moment!