Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Well, hi.

There have been so many days lately that things have happened and I've thought, "I need to blog about that." So. Here I am. Assuming I keep up with this, it'll be a place where I chronicle Charlie's craziness. And boy, does he have some.

In the last few months, Charlie has learned so much. He's a rambunctious, inquisitive, sweet, loving, vertical 15 month old. He's crazy and I love every minute of him. Well, almost every minute. Some days I want to put him outside and let Hank babysit, but I don't. I turn on Sofia the First and let her babysit him. Seriously. Kid loves him some Sofia. He's captivated her.

In the time I've been away from here, we've lost my Grandfather. Pa passed away in April, and I miss him every day. He left behind my Gma, who I think about every day. I was asked to deliver the eulogy at his funeral, and while thinking of the words to say, I realized just how amazing he was. I knew he was generous and loving and a light on his own, but I know now that I took it for granted that he'd always be around. To hear so many people tell amazing stories about how he helped them or how he made their days brighter or how he sold them their first car... it made me even more proud to be his granddaughter. I'm so happy he got to meet and know Charlie. My Charles David, named after my James David. Two special boys who will always be in my heart.

Just to give a glimpse of the personality we're dealing with... I have no idea where he gets it. Bob and I are so mild and mellow and introverted.