"It is a token of health and gentle characteristics when women of high thoughts and accomplishments love to sew; especially as they are never more at home with their own hearts than while so occupied." ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Our Newest Addition

Motherhood's Reward


She rocks another baby...

hums an age-old lullaby.

She hopes no one is watching

as with thanks, she starts to cry

Remembering the time

when the babies were her own,

And her mother told her gently

too soon they would be grown.


Lots of bedtime stories,

skinned knees, and tears to dry,

Teddy bears, toy trucks and dolls

and kites up in the sky.


First days of school, first loves, first cars,

the proms, the wedding days,

Sand castles and snowball fights

and teaching them to pray.


Now, as she holds her grandchild

and gives thanks unto the Lord,

She knows to be a grandma

is motherhood's reward!
 
Our little Grandson, Bryce Phillip Holland has brought us so much joy!! We are so happy to welcome him to our family, such a joy!! I posted this poem when my Granddaughter was born, and I had to post again!! It says exactly how I feel, what a wonderful reward for a Mother.......to become a Grandmother!!
We are blessed!!

17 comments:

Holly Hills Primitives said...

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful poem and isn't it the truth!!! We have 8 grandchildren now and I adore every one of them. Enjoy, Dawn

Ann said...

Mona,

He is so handsome - look at all that hair. He'll need a haircut before long! ~Ann

Jan - Life on Buttermilk Hill said...

Oh my gosh!! I want one!! What a beautiful baby! Gorgeous head of hair on him too!! Congratulations to all the family. He's beautiful and was given a beautiful name!--Jan

Mary said...

Congratulations on your new addition to the family!!! Gosh baby Bryce is such a beautiful baby!! Thank you for sharing the beautiful poem, I agree also....it's so true! I have 3 grand babies and they are all the apples of this Marmmie eyes....I always say we have a love for our children, but an even greater special love for our grandchildren and to know this one has to be a grandparent to find out....Wishing you a wonderful evening!!! Hugs Mary

Anonymous said...

Congratulations..I love his name and all of that hair..You are truly Blessed..

Raymond Homestead said...

Congratulations on your grandson! I can't get over all that hair! My babies were all bald!

Rugs and Pugs said...

Mona ~
Congrats to you. He is a beautiful and what a head of hair!
Hugs ;)
Lauren

Pamela@ The Sampler Makers Farmhouse said...

Oh! He is heavenly, congratulations to you! He was born with lots of hair like my daughter! There is nothing like the smell of a newborn baby. Heaven's aroma, I think. :)

Robin at The Primitive Hutch said...

Congratulations!!!!
Such a cute bundle of joy!!!
Look at all that hair!!!
Enjoy
Beautiful poem by the way!
Prim Blessings
Robin

denise said...

what a beautiful baby boy!!! grandchildren are something else. this "Mom-Mom" misses her bunches!! denise

Sandi @ The Primitive Skate said...

Congratulations on your new Grandson! So Precious! And look at all that hair! Have a wonderful day!!

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frontporchprims said...

Oh my Heavens, just look at all that hair. He is so beautiful. Congrats. I am soooo happy for you. -Steph-

old crow said...

Thank you so very much for your kind comments!! I just can't get over how wonderful it is to be a Grandma!! I love every minute I spend with them!! They bring such joy and happiness!! They are my complete sunshine!!
Hugs to you all!
Mona...or Meemo...my Grandson Blake gave me that one!! :)

TheCrankyCrow said...

Oh...how did I miss this??? Congratulations Sweet Meemo on another beautiful addition to your lap. He is GORGEOUS!!! That hair reminds me of when my son arrived....What a beautiful baby....Enjoy your snuggle time....Hope you live close enough to visit often....You are certainly blessed. Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

Sew Many Raggedies said...

Congratulations on your new grandson! Yes, it is truly a blessing to be a grammie! We have one and one on the way! Thanks for sharing that awesome poem. It is so very true.
Blessings,
~Rene~

Doreen Frost said...

OH MY GOODNESS MONA...what a little SWEETHEART..and look at that hair..he is SO precious.

Congratulations & Hugs!!!
doreen

Chenille Cottage said...

What a beautiful little man...and, oh look at that head of hair!
He's so precious!
You've been truly blessed!
grammy hugs,
Carolynn