After enjoyng the privilege of raising 3 wonderful children into adulthood we decided that our family was not complete and that there is always room at the table for more. That brought 2 wonderful boys into our lives.....The Grinmaster and Mr. Allboy.
The Grinmaster came to live with us when he was 9 and seeing his grace, versatility, openness and love are a wonder. Both boys were used to living as only children so that transition was tough and the hardest part fell on the Grinmaster because as the oldest all the sudden he had a shadow, a nemesis, and someone he needed to share not only possessions but love and attention. The Grinmaster attends public school and is getting ready to enter Middle School. Sometimes he is shy, sometimes worried, and always sensitive. We are blessed to have him in our lives and everyday is an new adventure.
Mr. Allboy is our youngest, the most spoiled and the child that gives me the most joy and aggravation. We knew he was the last child and being older and already having raised children we knew not to worry about the little things and more important we know how fast it all goes by. I can just watch and listen to him in wonder. Something I rarely had time for with the Biggies because we were too busy surviving. Allboy is flourishing in our HomeSchool, The Ruff Academy for Boys. He did well in public school but because he was behind in reading and accelerated in Math while at the same time a bit young on the age spectrum the choices available in traditional schooling were not appealing. He loves sports of any kind, skateboarding and swimming. He can be boisterous, curious, and rarely every stays still. He keeps me on my toes.
I also need to mention the sunshine in my life.....Grandbaby supreme. Supreme is the reward for having children. Every day he melts my heart and makes me glad to be alive. He is kind, adorable, smart, funny, and when he wraps himself in my arms I feel peace and love.
How did I get so lucky?
