Reunited!

 

It’s been a full 7 weeks since we’ve seen our grandson live and in person. All the time we were in Maine we received daily video updates and each time felt gratitude that we live in an age where that was possible. But it’s not the same as holding him in our arms. Two things I noticed…

When Kaitlin handed him to me I was struck by how much heavier he was, how long he was, how much fuller he looked. Newborns seem so fragile and alien. Silas is now a solid, emotive, mini-human, with fire and energy in his eyes.

Meanwhile something had changed with Kaitlin and Jon. They were no longer sleep-deprived deer-in-the headlights zombie parents. They were relaxed, in command, fully confident and in control. Back when they brought him home from the hospital they deferred to us…What do we do?? Now, we defer to them. Suddenly, they are the experts when it comes to Silas. They know every single thing about him now. All of that in 7 weeks. Last night Kaitlin asked me if I wanted to get him down for a nap. I tried without success. Kaitlin then came into the nursery and offered to help. Within five minutes the boy was sound asleep. It made me so happy.

It’s nice to know that he still loves music and the sound of my guitar.

And he is still clearly a little in love with Lolli.

These are the best of times.