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TESSA TIME

Monday, April 30, 2018

It was a whirlwind week in Atlanta, but every minute was wonderful.

I have lots to share, but I thought I would focus on my time with Tessa first. 


I have three wonderful grandchildren and I make sure to give time to each of them when I am there, but Tessa, who is five, demands a lot more of my attention. 

Each morning around 6:30 I would hear a light tapping on my door. I would always say, "who is it?", and Tessa would always say, "Nana, it's me Tessa". 

With a little giggle and a giant leap she would be in my bed and under the covers. That was our special time to snuggle, read and look for dragons, and talk about the day ahead. 


On this morning she was accompanied by her purple unicorn that I gave her for her last birthday. 

Watching Tessa play soccer was a real treat. Her coach said she put in a lot of extra effort that day. I think she was trying to impress her Nana, and it worked. I was very impressed. She was the only girl on her team and she was definitely the fastest runner.


One of my favorite days was the day we made stone soup. While my daughter and her husband were working hard in the yard, Tessa and I were hardly working. We collected stones, weeds, grasses, and a few flowers and stirred up a big pot of stone soup in a flower pot. 


After letting it simmer in the sun for a few hours we unanimously decided it was the best stone soup ever. 


There is nothing better in the world than time with a precious grandchild. No matter how stressful the world is, everything seems to fade into the background when you step into their world.


It is a time when life is reduced to rain boots and waders for a day of play in the park.

Perfect.

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Comments

  1. Oh Laura, what a little charmer . Love that sweet face. Tessa will hold these memories in her heart. Blessings to you and your granddaughter. xoxo, Susie

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  2. Tessa is a real beauty! So glad that you got to spend time with her. Enjoy your week.

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  3. Hi Laura,
    What a little sweetie Tessa is. Love that she comes in to snuggle with you. I am so glad you are enjoying your visit with all of them. I hope soon you will be able to move closer. Have a great time.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  4. I'm happy you got away spent time with your family. Tessa is a cutie and it was good for you and her to have special moments together. She surely loves you. Such a gift

    Cindy

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  5. When life gets me down I spend time with my Grands and they make it all better!

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  6. how precious is she! so glad you got to spend time with your family and the grandkids. i am sure your heart is full!

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