I seem to be having a rough year. I can't seem to get out of my own way. I think hearing I am going to be a grandmother may have knocked me for a loop. My grandbaby will live 3,000 miles away on the opposite side of the country and that's going to be hard for me. I've kind of been in denial about it, trying to bury my feelings in books and busywork. I've got my tickets to visit after the baby is born, and that will be great, so I am trying to keep looking on the positive side of things.
I've been sending a stream of gifts to my son and DIL. A tote bag with pockets to use as a diaper bag and a baby sling along with a few other goodies for Mom and Dad. I have pile of stuff that I've been collecting set aside - some books, some baby onesies, a receiving blanket and a heating pad.
Now I'm working on finishing the baby quilt, Blue Topaz, above.
I'm also preparing for another Birds class at QT this coming Saturday. (It's full.) They tell me that every day at least three customers ask about the Flight of Fancy quilt. Which is pretty cool.
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I hear you! Learning that one is to become a grandparent DOES throw you for a loop. And your big day comes a month sooner than ours does . . . we have been visiting garage sales and now have a crib, car seats, and a space saving high chair (even though the kids live 30 minutes away). Of course the crib has no bedding yet . . .
My grandchildren live far from me too. You will find that you can use the internet to talk to them and reduce the feeling of being too far away. I send my grandchildren little things in the proper snail mail, because when you are little it is very exciting to get a postcard, letter or parcel with your name on it.
My five year old granddaughter, daughter, and SIL left at 6 am this morning for their 734 drive back to Texas. It is so hard to see them drive away. I'm still learning how we fit into their lives so far from us. I wish you the best. Earthmotherwithin has a great idea. I do the same, and she's right, my Wiley is thrilled to get mail. Best of luck to you. You won't believe the deep adoration you will experience.
p.s. Both grandmothers of our boys lived away - the snail mail ideas shared above are essential. We raised our boys during the telephone era (no internet, Skype, or FaceTime ). We used to send physical 3x5 prints to our mothers each week -- it would be so much easier now with digital photos, email, and messaging not to mention Instagram etc.
I know how you feel! My grandson lives 900 miles away. Facetime and Google hangouts were invented for grandparents! You could aslo set up a secret group on Facebook to share pictures and videos. It's so much easier now than it was for our parents. The good news is that you'll love that baby no matter where you are, and that's the important part. I predict a lot of travel in your future!
OK, you will do fine as a grandma. You have lots of love to share.
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