On Wednesday, we received "the call".
We knew it would be coming at any time, and yet I was still surprised when it came!!
Even though we had been living with the anticipation of the news for months, it just didn't seem real until I pulled up to this building and . . .
and saw this and. . . . .
and this----the sweet bassinet in "the ready position".
Yes, Wednesday was the day.
Wednesday was the day our second grand baby was born!!!
It wasn't too long (well, it seemed longer to his mom!) until he entered our world- - - with a strong cry and beautiful PINK coloring and "maybe" just a hint of red hair---it's still a bit early to tell.
I had often secretly wondered just how on earth I could possibly LOVE another Grand nearly as much as I love the little Red Headed Grand Girl who captured my heart three years earlier.
Then I saw him for the first time.
Those thoughts promptly disappeared.
I could feel my heart doing summersaults from the sheer joy of holding him near ---just minutes after he was born.
There was NO doubt. I was crazy about this little guy!
His Big Sister, who had been been on a "when we get the baby countdown" for weeks, was THRILLED to place a sweet welcoming kiss on his little head when she finally got to meet him, then. . . . . .
she snuggled with Little Brother and mom for a bit.
I had the honor of placing a little heart on his PINK foot---as just one more bit of identification!!! I also had the honor of drawing a heart on Big Sister's PINK foot just three years earlier, shortly after she was born!
Yes, indeed----another little Grand for me to love and watch evolve into his own little unique self.
What an amazing day......what an amazing week......what an amazing blessing.
I wonder what he will call me.
I don't care......
I'll answer to whatever he calls me. After all,
he's my little Grand Boy.
Of course, I had to get a couple of special gifts for the new Grand Boy and the 3 yr. old Grand Girl, so I raced right up to Luticia Clementine's on The Square in Independence, Missouri. Sharleen, the owner, has the sweetest lines of baby items!!!
I showed THE STONE RABBIT the gifts I'd purchased for the The Grands------a new PINK water bottle for The Girl and a little soft snuggle frog for The Boy, and to BOTH of them, a clever Bunny in the Box!!!
THE STONE RABBIT said he thought they were all great gifts, but if he had to pick a favorite, it would have to be that Bunny in the Box! "Yeah," I told him, "I still have the old Jack in the Box that my parents gave to my kids when they were little." Then I added, "It used to drive me crazy after awhile, but the kids always loved it. . . . as did my little Grand Girl when she played with the one I gave them!"
Some toys just don't go out of style!
Something else that doesn't go out of style is PINK SATURDAY!!! It's hosted by our dear friend, Beverly. Please visit her blog, HOW SWEET THE SOUND, to find lots of others who have PINKS to share!!
DANA
Congratulations, Dana! What a sweet boy!
Posted by: Pat | July 10, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Oh Dana, congratulations on another sweet grandchild! I am so happy for you! I am sure the Stone Rabbit will make a great babysitter too!
Love, Ann
Posted by: Anne Fannie | July 11, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Oh Dana! what wonderful news to share on pink saturday... and what a lucky little grand-boy to have you as his grand-mom!
many blessings to you and your newly expanded family...
Posted by: Dixie | July 11, 2009 at 06:00 AM
Happy Pink Saturday, Dana.
You've got the best Pink Saturday of all. Your new little grand boy is gorgeous, and he is so blessed to be born to a family with so much love.
Give him a hug from his "Auntie" Beverly
Posted by: Beverly | July 11, 2009 at 06:08 AM
Congratulations on your new little grandbaby!! I can almost smell that precious newborn baby smell through the computer. What fun you are going to have! The picture of the feet is so cute.
Posted by: Linnea | July 11, 2009 at 06:20 AM
OOO, my heartfelt congratulations to you and all the rest of the family. There's just nothing like the love for a grandbaby. It just almost makes your ole heart bust wide open with all that love.
All my grands are born now so we had to start on GREAT GRANDS. Guess what? The love just grows bigger and bigger....Wow...GOD sure gave us a heart big enuf for all this grand love, didn't HE!!
love, bj
Posted by: bj | July 11, 2009 at 06:49 AM
Congratulations Dana!!!! He sure is a Grand Boy!!! Just look at those sweet little feet!
Hugs,
Angela
Posted by: Angela | July 11, 2009 at 06:59 AM
Congratulations!
Sweet little pink feet.
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | July 11, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Oh my I had no idea!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm so happy for you - your first little grandson. I know the feelings and each one is sooo special. Your pictures are absolutely beautiful - the footsies and the sweet big sister kiss. What a wonderful addition to your family and best wishes to all of you. xoxo Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | July 11, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Julie | July 11, 2009 at 07:22 AM
Aaawww COngratulations! What a happy day that was - wait, what a start of a new happy day that was :-)
I like his pink heart on his soul. Babies are such blessing and it is always an amazement to see a new life being born.
Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: MyThoughtsMyVoice | July 11, 2009 at 07:28 AM
CONGRATULATIONS! I know the joy of a new baby all too well! How wonderful...can't wait to read more about him in the future!
Posted by: Jillian | July 11, 2009 at 07:35 AM
Congratulations! It must be "babytime" - I blogged about my new great-niece today too. Aren't babies the greatest? Happy PS!
Posted by: caren | July 11, 2009 at 07:52 AM
Oh Dana,
This was the sweetest post of all, Congratulations on the birth of your new little grandson! Oh, the blessings that a new baby brings to one's family.
Enjoy this lovely honeymoon. Isn't it just the best thing on earth. And look at those cute little feet!
Happy Pink Saturday, with a new blue bundle of joy.
Karen
Posted by: karen cox | July 11, 2009 at 07:59 AM
This has to be the best reason for a pink post! Congratulations.
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | July 11, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Dana, congratulations to you and the entire family! What a wonderful Pink post and I know that the Stone Rabbit is over the moon at this new addition to the family.
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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
Deanna :D
Posted by: Deanna | July 11, 2009 at 09:37 AM
That's the best kind of pink there is fellow Grandma:)
Congratulations! You are right- it doesn't matter what they call you- it will be sweet music to your ears!
Enjoy! I hear you smiling from here:)
Hugs,
Linda
Posted by: Linda C | July 11, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Dana my heartfelt congrat's on the little precious one.
I hope hubby went out and bought you and the Stone Rabbit some ice cream to celebrate LOL
Love Claudie
xoxoxoxo
Posted by: claudie | July 11, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Ohhhh, what sweet little pink toes! My heartiest congratulations go out to you and your family. He is a beautiful boy.
I know he will enjoy the bunny-in-the-box, and I'm sure he will be eager to share it with the stone rabbit.....don't you think?
Best Wishes,
Kay
Posted by: Kay Flynn-The Wrought Iron Gate | July 11, 2009 at 01:09 PM
Dana, congratulations on another beautiful grandchild.....What fun your are goung to have....thanks for sharing...Pat H
Posted by: Pat H | July 11, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Congratulations Dana! This is best Pink Saturday news! How sweet that you have a Grand Girl and now a Grand Baby Boy! ~ Robyn
Posted by: Robyn | July 11, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! I am totally jealous.
Posted by: Joan @ Applejack Lane | July 11, 2009 at 02:18 PM
Congratulations on your new Grand Baby...isn't it amazing how much room we have in our heart to love so many?? I hope you have a lovely Pink Saturday.
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | July 11, 2009 at 03:30 PM
Congrats Dana on the new little bundle of joy. What fun you will have in the years to come.
Posted by: Sandy | July 11, 2009 at 06:04 PM
Congratulations on your new grandchild! What wonderful news, Dana! Happy PInk Saturday!
Posted by: Claudia | July 11, 2009 at 06:51 PM
Congratulations! I think I want one...oh, my...my son is only 20. I must wait, but they are so precious. Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Nancy | July 11, 2009 at 07:13 PM
Congratulations! What a wonderful blessing!
So glad to hear that everyone is happy and healthy!
LOVE the pink heart!
Posted by: Donna | July 11, 2009 at 07:40 PM
What a wonderful life...so full of blessings. Can you believe it? I am soooo happy for you. Congratulations, Granny! Let the spoiling begin!
Posted by: Brenda | July 12, 2009 at 01:53 AM
Congrats! He's perfect.
Posted by: Erin K | July 12, 2009 at 05:02 AM
Oh Dana, How lucky you are, he is darling and I know you will spoil him.
The gifts are great.
Please come by my blog, I have something for you.
Posted by: Barbara | July 12, 2009 at 06:28 AM
Awwwww congratulations Dana on your new little grandchild! So precious! I know your little granddaughter is going to make a FABULOUS big sister! Love that little pink heart you drew on his foot.
Posted by: Darlene | July 12, 2009 at 08:18 AM
congrats! and will keep her in our prayers..
take care.. I am late for my PS round.. I'm wishing you a great week!
Posted by: fitty | July 12, 2009 at 10:08 PM
congratulations on being a randma again. it is wonderful. May God bless his life and be filled with love!
Posted by: bev | July 18, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Congratulations, Dana!! What a precious little guy and looks like he is really loved already by his *big* sister! How sweet!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | July 18, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Congratulations Dana! He's beautiful :)
(((hugs)))
rue
Posted by: rue | August 04, 2009 at 08:56 AM