Silly Mom Thoughts

I have finally become a grandmother, isn’t that wonderful? All these years I have heard people say that grandbabies are so much fun, and now I get to see for myself. I know, I know, I’m a little young to be a grandma, but I am just loving this sweet little bundle that has blessed our lives. She is perfect in every way and has the sweetest little face. They should really model the next baby doll after her. I know, I’m biased since I am her grandma after all, but I can’t help but just love my grandbaby’s cuteness!

And so, without further ado, allow me to introduce you to my new grandbaby:

 Isn’t she just gorgeous?!

It took just moments after first meeting her baby, before Bean named her. As she held her little bundle and open-mouth kissed her entire face, I leaned down and whispered, “What’s your baby’s name, Bean?” to which she quickly replied, “Nnnn Mama!” I can’t tell you how much it means to me that she would even consider naming her child after me. I am so flattered.

Nnnn Mama is adopted, but we love her as if Bean carried her all these months. We got to hold and snuggle Nnnn Mama yesterday for the first time, in Target of all places. Nnnn Mama weighs about 2 oz. and is 6″ long. Bean has chosen to co-sleep with Nnnn Mama, which I think is a wonderful way to create a good bond between Mother and Child. Bean apparently does not believe in back sleeping, however, as I have found Nnnn Mama in various sleeping positions, the most precarious of which involved her head on the mattress and her feet in the air.

We do have some concerns about Nnnn Mama’s health. Every time we lay her down, her eyes close and she cannot be roused unless she is lifted up. Then, when she’s alert, she doesn’t blink. Her eyes are constantly glazed over and she doesn’t respond to light or movement. In addition, her insides feel very mushy and she hasn’t had a single pee pee or poo poo diaper since we brought her home. Bean is optimistic that it will be okay. She is one tough little Mama.

As is her right as a mom, Bean has chosen not to breastfeed Nnnn Mama. As a matter of fact, I don’t think Bean has fed Nnnn Mama in the 24 hours that she has been home. I think maybe we need to look into that. For right now, Bean is just loving her new little bundle. She spends countless minutes chewing on Nnnn Mama’s head and banging her on her highchair tray. Bean’s favorite part of her new baby is her toes. She can’t help but nibble on those cute little tootsies all day long. I can tell that Bean is head over heels for her baby. It makes a mother proud to see her baby all grown up, holding her own baby. I cannot put into words the overflowing joy I feel at this very moment.

So, there is the newest news in our crazy little family. I cannot believe I am a grandma already. Where did my baby go? (Oh, and Mom, if you’re reading this, that makes you a great-grandma at the age of 46. I think that could be a record or something.)