SHE'S HERE!!!!......I'M A GRANDMA.

On March 19th, I became a Grandma for the first time. Wow, how my world has changed. Scout Emerson Ace has arrived into this world. She was very alert right after birth, looking around as if to say, "Who are all these people?" or maybe she was thinking, "So.....these are the faces of the voices I've been hearing for the last 9 months. I had no idea what they looked like, but their voices and touch are very familiar. Nice to meet you." She is adorable beyond words. She arrived bigger than we expected and I had to exchange the last outfit I bought her because of that, but she is perfect in every way. Not only is it neat to see and hold her, but I delight in watching my daughter become a mom. She immediately knew Scout's smell, she soothes her, talks to her, cuddles her, kisses her like she just can't get enough of her and checks her out from head to toe. The tenderness she shows Scout does my heart good. As a parent, I often wondered if I had done a decent job of raising my children. It's like God reaffirming to me......see....you taught her how to love unconditionally like this. She has learned from her own Mom & Dad and now she is responsible to bring this child up to love God first and to be there for Scout like you were for her. May she love and cherish the joys of parenting.

When Tif & James had the reality of being totally responsible for Scout, I told them -- she didn't arrive with a pen and notebook checking off whether Mom & Dad are doing their job right. To Scout, they are the only parents she has known. To her, everything they do is the way it is supposed to be done. She came with no manual and no expectations. She loves you just as you are the same way you love her just as she is. She thinks you are the best! Just love her!

I've been busy enjoying Scout's arrival and posting on my blog hasn't been a priority. She is adorable and we are so glad she is a part of our family. Welcome to earth Scout! May you always know how much we love you. Already you are changing and growing. I am honored to be your Grandma!