This past week and weekend were busy ones for the Wards, so very, very busy. And we are all very, very tired. Luckily though, the busyness provided some great moments to capture on film and even greater writing material.
Besides a birthday party, dance recital, baseball game, mother's day, choir performance, and long-time friend visiting, what made the weekend special was that all 4 grandparents made the trek down to Houston - that's a good 21 to 22 hours combined. And that is LOVE.
It's so unusual to have all 4 here at the same time, and they each bring such a different strength to the mix. So to the grandparents, we say:
To Mimi - thank you for taking the hardest job of all, applying Lanie's eye make-up, and for reminding me with Lydia, "She's only 6," and with Elijah, "It's just a game."
To Papa Tex - thank you for your willingness to be the only male in a birthday party room full of screeching girls and search out glittery, pastel stickers and for being our pack-mule.
To Grammie -thank you for your calm energy and perfect contrast to the chaotic energy of three attention-hungry kids and two stretched-thin parents.
To Grandpa - thank you for being the sacrificial lamb forced to brave a Saturday at Chuck E. Cheese so Elijah wouldn't be forced to endure an "all girl" party.
And to all of you, thank you for the hours spent in uncomfortable seats watching 3 hours of baseball and 3 hours, plus of dancing. We can only hope to have your energy and commitment when it's our turn to play the "fun" grandparent role.
We love you!
Jen and Kenny
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