Yesterday I had the priviledge of providing the venue for our oldest grandson's 10th birthday by virtue of Grandma having a Wii game system. And a new covered outdoor area to handle 14 other 10 year olds. Caleb is the boy that made me a Grandma. He is the one who, at 10, is almost as tall as me. The one who taught me to look at life with new vigor. The one who loved me to sing the same songs to him as I sang to his Father. Caleb is an abidextrous athlete whose heart is truly an artist. Caleb is the one who , when I pick he and his brother up from school will be diplomatic and say " We really want to see you , Grandma, AND play the Wii" When his wonderful brother just blurts it out......." "We want to play the Wii".
Yesterday as I walked downstairs to the family room, I heard cheering, and peals of laughter.10 year old boys filling the room with their energy. With their competiveness. With their joy.
I heard my son's voice giving direction and organizing their games.............
Flashback 25 years to another 10 year old's birthday party. Jason had friends over, in another house but also in the family room in the basement. As I walked down those stairs in 1983, I then heard the laughing, hollaring and energy of those boys. They were having a pillow fight!!!!
The wonderful sounds were the same. The boys were different boys. But being 10 years old is the same.!!!!!
Some things change but some things stay the same.
How blessed I am to have shared 2 generations of 10 year old's birthdays.
How blessed I am to have 60's Chicks with whom I continue to share.
Looking forward to many days of sharing with my friends.
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Very Sweet memories! I am so glad you are part of their lives and can share these memories with them.
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