If I am a little teary eyed this morning it's because my great grandson, Grayson Max Anker, made his entrance right on schedule at 7:55am, weighing in at 7 lbs. 11 oz., and 20.5". In the accompanying picture, sent from the delivery room literally minutes after his birth, he has a major grip on his Daddy's finger.
Can't help but flash on Grayson's Daddy's birth some 32 years ago, and the wonder of becoming a grandmother. Hard to believe that my daughter Andrea is experiencing that feeling this morning. I hope for her the remarkable relationship I enjoyed with my grandson through the years. In my mind he is still that little boy I taught to ski and went bird watching with me in Africa.
A shout-out to modern technology that allowed Adam to send photos of his new son to his anxiously waiting family as well as report on Facebook about Grayson's safe arrival. For my part, I've been texting back and forth to Andrea since early morning.(And you thought we old guys don't text, didn't you!) My cell phone accompanied me on my early morning walk and I let out a whoop when at 8:10am she texted "Baby here! Adorable!"
By the way. . .today is Earth Day. What a beautiful day to be born. Can't stop smiling.Congratulations, Amy and Adam. . .Grayson's great grandmother is absolutely ecstatic to welcome him to the world.
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