Nanna’s Journey

A newborn child with eyes so bright
You fill the world with much delight
Your heart is kind; your smile is sweet
You are a joy to those you meet

Although, your path is just begun
Your future shines, just like the sun.
As moments pass, your soul will grow
To learn things that you did not know
You’ll rise above; you’ll make mistakes
You’ll fall in love; your heart will break
Yet, through it all, you will remain
A link within your family’s chain
Whose bond shall strengthen over time
Despite the mountains you must climb.

A newborn child with eyes so bright
You are, indeed, a wondrous sight
Your skin is soft; your features small
But, you are loved by one and all

Author Jill Eisnaugle

Yesterday, he had is first outing to the shops, cruising in his pram and sleeping the whole 4 hours. Pushing his pram I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face!  It was great for Erin to get out of the house and we enjoyed chatting over lunch.  Tyson had a bit of a cry when we woke him to put him in the car – and no wonder, it was pretty fiddly getting those tiny waving arms through the seat belts.  By the time we’d driven out of the parking lot, he’d settled back to sleep.

He seems to be a text-book babe so far – just doing what newborns do, occasionally a bit unsettled, preferring to be held and cuddled, but most of the time easy to put down to sleep.

Another beautiful poem..

I Am Not Alone

Running errands and talking on the phone,
I am pleasantly reminded that I am not alone.
Little tiny hands a precious rounded knee
pushing and twisting that no one can see.
Oh sweet child kicking up your heels,
it is our little secret that only I can feel.
I look forward to your birth,
when I can kiss your skin,
but for now I will just smile,
As I feel you play within.

Author Unknown

Author Unknown

Pee Pee Teepee
Changing a baby girl is not all glitz and glory;
Changing a baby boy is an even bigger horror story.
You hold his feet in one hand, and the nappy in the other;
The whole time praying, “Please don’t pee on your grandmother!

Sticky Finger
Sticky Finger
Across the fridge,
In the cupboards,
down the door,
Up the railing,
And on the walls.
Follow the trail
and you will find
a little boy in his room!

Sticky Fingers
Across my face,
In my hair,
Down my arm,
Up my pants
And on my lips.
Follow the mess
and you will find
a little boy
in my arms
enjoying a love from me!

Author E. Habel

I really hope I can interest my grandchild to learn to knit. No matter the knitting skill learned, the time together will be cherished. I taught Erin to knit, though she prefers to leave the knitting to me!

Aren’t these little chants wonderful for teaching children to knit!

Knit Stitch

Under the fence, Around the sheep. Bring it through, and off it leaps!

In through the front door, Once around the back. Peek through the window, And off jumps Jack!

In, Around, Under, Over. (In a sing-song voice)

Casting On

Up through the hole, Around the tree, See you right back!

I like to walk with Nanna, she takes small steps like mine.
She never says, “let’s hurry-up!”, she always takes her time.
I like to walk with Nanna, her eyes see things like mine.

Shiny stones, a fluffy cloud, stars at night that shine.
People rush their whole day through, they rarely stop to see.

I’m glad that God made Nanna’s unrushed and young like me!

Author Unknown

MY NANNA

Nanna said she’d give me anything
Even the Moon that’s in the sky
“But you cannot do that Nanna,
‘Cos the Moon is up too high!”.

When I go to Nanna’s place
I have so much fun
She lets me do whatever I want
Then whisper’s “Don’t tell Mum!”

I climb all over Nanna
And she doesn’t even care
She gives me lots of hugs and kisses
And ruffles up my hair.

Lots of kids don’t have a Nanna
To spoil them like me
It isn’t fair ‘cos without my Nanna
I know how sad I’d be!

“I love you Nanna, very, very much
You always find the time
To play with me the way you do
Nanna, I’m glad you’re mine!”

B Andrews

Read another lovely Nanna poem I’ve posted on my Blog  Here