Spring is here or is it?

The calendar says it is spring but mother nature does not seem to agree.  As always, in Salt Lake City she seems to want to delay it.  I have seen the crocus try to show off their beautiful flowers only to be crushed by the incessant snow.  On a bright sunny day when the temperature attempts to peak above 55 F, I have heard the birds congregate on one or two trees chirping their hearts out, only to be silenced the next day by another storm.  I too know how it feels to go out one day and feel the warmth of the sunshine only to wake up to a road covered in snow the next.  Sigh.  I believe that this year we may go from winter to summer in a week.  Maybe that will happen in May or June or possibly even July.  But luckily this spring the sun is coming from a different place.

Yes, let me tell you about Ethan.  If you don't want to hear my baby stories time to leave this blog now lol!  The more I see him the more I love him.  They say that grandchildren and grandparents have a special bond, a special understanding.  I believe it.  My grandmothers and I did.  My grandmothers cooked better than my parents.  My grandmothers gave me toys and chocolate Easter eggs.  My grandmothers defended me when I got blamed for stuff.  Yes and what happens and grandma's stays at grandmas just as the saying goes.  I also see that bond between my children and my parents and my children and my mother-in-law when she was still alive.  I know this will also happen between Ethan and I.  

The internet is the greatest creation.  Invented by God I am sure for the good (and bad) of his people. God knew when he inspired the creation of the internet that is would be used for the great joy of the grandparent.  There is nothing more wonderful than seeing little Ethan live in video I chat.  Well I did lie, seeing him and holding him in person would be better.  But I don't have that luxury so God blessed me with internet.  I have seen my little grandson several times. He looks like and angel when he sleeps.  He has the most beautiful face ever.  I watched him in my sons arms.  As my son put him over his shoulder, little Ethan just curled up in his arms and pulled his little legs up under him as if he was still in the womb.  I have not really seen his eyes open yet but I did see him stretch once and try to hold his little head up.  The name Ethan means strength and that little guy is strong for sure.  I also saw him stick his little tongue out.  My arms ache to hold him.  But I also remember being a new mom.  I remember being so tired that having anyone around other than my husband and my own mom was a total effort.  If I thought I was truly needed I would be on the next plane to New York.  But until then I will hold back patiently and just thank the Lord for a wonderful son, a most wonderful daughter-in-law, a healthy grandson and the INTERNET!