You guys.
I have the cutest, most enthusiastic, fun, joyful, full of life, adorable grandchildren on the planet!
Yes, I am allowed to say so!!
A day full of grandchildren is the grandest kind of day!
I love them to pieces and they fill my cup to overflowing every time I see them!!
Just look at our Saigey girl – how big she is getting and how much she is changing!
There I days I see Clyde in her, and then the next time I see Briar, and then Aspen, and also River!
But she has her own look already – just SAIGE.
Isn’t she precious??
Sorry, couldn’t pick just one!
I love when David stops by for something or other and has a few kiddos with him that I then steal!
WHAT A PRIVILEGE!!
The boys got stolen one Saturday afternoon, and helped us freeze a case of bananas before they ran off with Tate and Eliza to play.
Blake and I returned them later that night – went in the house at the farm and wound everyone up right at bedtime like good grandparents do, ha, ha!
Sometimes we just have an afternoon and evening together because I cannot stand another minute apart.
THE BEST of the BEST!!
I had an idea.
Blake shakes his head at me a lot when I say that out loud!
It’s a good one though – so pay attention!!
Our big kids, including Lane, are enjoying a volleyball league on Friday nights right now.
That gave Blake and my date night two cute sidekicks, because there is no one home on Friday nights anymore to stay with Tate and Eliza.
Which is ok and is actually really fun!!
But Blake and I need time together – time alone too.
I got this idea that we could share date nights with Kayla and David!
I asked Kayla one afternoon and she messaged back “YES!!! I know I need to ask David, but he will say YES, mom!!”
And he did, smart man.
So one Friday night I head over to the farm with Tate and Eliza so David and Kayla (and Saigey girl!) can go out on a date!
Blake comes there too as soon as he gets off of work!
We put the grands to bed on time and hang out with Tate and Eliza until Kay’s get back.
When it is our turn to babysit, I also feed everyone dinner – I bring it from home!
We had our first date night swap a couple of weeks ago and IT WAS SO PERFECT!!!
We had the BEST time!!
It was such a beautiful night to be at the farm!
Tonight it will be our turn to date!
I will take Tate and Eliza over to Kay’s and meet Blake in town.
Then we will pick them up on our way back home.
Kayla will feed them dinner because it is her turn to babysit.
I CAN’T WAIT for tonight!!
We also have family day on Sundays to be together too.
Did I ever tell you that my mom and dad used to do this when we lived in Illinois?
They would cook a delicious Sunday evening meal and whoever was available would go there for dinner and ice cream!
I am so glad that this tradition has continued into the next generation!
I told you those kiddos are CUTE!!
I think I need to thank David and Kayla again for sharing them with us!
I will see you in just a few hours, my sweet grand babies!!
We will be spending five days together next week – I can’t wait to tell you about THAT!!
I love you to pieces Clyde Strength, Ellie Joy, River Salem, Briar Promise, Aspen Praise, and Saige Grace!!
You are a GIFT from God!!
