Why Daisy is Looking forward to being a Granny Diva
- I adore my kids and can hardly wait to spoil their offspring.
- Babies are such fun and when they cry you can give them back to their momma's.
- I love to buy toys and books.
- They make Christmas so much more fun.
- They have the cutest clothes.
- It's an opportunity to see your child as an caring adult.
- I can use some of the acquired knowledge I gained while raising their parent.
- I can break out the apron and bake cookies again.
- I can watch all the kid TV I want and say, "The baby was watching it!"
- Babies think you can do anything.....so you do!
- I can read some great children's book like "Is Your Momma a Llama?"
- Babies are so trusting and their laughter is contagious.
- What could be better than a little hand curled around your finger?
One more day till we get to " peek under the blanket" and see if you will be a boy or a girl....regardless you'll always be your Diva's darling.
They say that every time a baby is born, a grandmother is born too. I've been waiting my whole life for you and it may be a good thing that we don't live close by you. If we did you would certainly have chapped cheeks from all the kisses I would give you.
When your momma was born your Poppa was so proud. He called all our relatives to announce her presence. He taped recorded their responses so I could hear them. We will have to look for that tape.....you will laugh and laugh when you hear it.
Speaking of blankets...... your mom was born in February and because Poppa and I are from the south, practically all of her baby gifts were blankets. Every time a package would come your Poppa would say, "It's another blanket!" Sure enough, he was right. I guess people thought that we were crazy to live in such a cold climate. We had enough blankets to share with other babies and enough for your Auntie Suzy and Uncle Andy too.
You need to know my poppet, that boy or girl you will always be wrapped in our blanket of love. Looking forward to your big news. Your Diva
Dearest Sweet Pea.....(Yes, it's another nickname your Diva will be calling you!)
Just two more days till we know if you are a boy or a girl.
What a wonderful world we live in to be able to take a picture of you in your mommy's tummy. Your momma was a "surprise" package. We did not know she was a girl till she arrived.
Diva was thinking pink and hoping for a little girl.
I wanted my first child to be a girl because there were no granddaughters in my family. My parents had two grandsons (Steve and Phil) but no little girls to tickle and love. My Dad (your great grandfather) had secretly told me after his second grandson was born, "I guess I'll have to wait till you get married to have my girls!"
Did you know that naming a baby is really hard work?
Diva and Papa used to watch a popular TV program called "The Waltons". It was a show about a family with 7 children. Several of the children had double names such as "John Boy" and "Jim-Bob". We were being silly one day and decided that if your momma was a boy we could name her "William Wallace" and call her "Willy Wally".
My Dad's name was Wallace and your Poppa's Dad's name was John so had your mom been a boy we had decided her name would be "John Wallace" in honor of both grandfathers.
Rebecca was a name that both your Poppa and Diva could agree on. The only Becky's we knew were people we liked, so the name had pleasant memories associated with it. I thought the name "Becky Bennetch" was the most beautiful name in the world. We wanted her name to be distinguished so we used the Biblical spelling of Rebekah.
Your momma's middle name is Joanne.
Your Papa was a school teacher when Diva met him. He was shy and awkward. He taught Physical Science and Drafting at Norfolk Christian Academy. He was befriended and mentored by a lovely lady named Jo Branning (who was a single mom raising two boys). Jo had a wonderful mind, was the head of the science department, and was always good for a free meal. So part of your momma's name is in honor of Jo Branning.
The "Anne" part of your momma's name is in honor of your Papa's dear sister Auntie Anne. Your Papa and his sister are very much alike and he deeply loves and adores her. So your Papa came up with your momma's middle name and named her after two very brilliant independent, women he admired, in hopes, she would have some of their zeal and spirit. (Boy, did he get that one right!)
I know your mommy and daddy have been thinking about your name for a long time. It will be a special name for a special baby.
I love you.....your Diva
Dearest Little One,
By now you probably know that you had a "nickname". Your mommy and daddy call you Shnodda Nas ( meaning little "snot nose") which is a term of endearment for a small child.
But did you know that your mommy had a " nickname name" too. Her pre-birth name was "Bozo", Bozo Bennetch!
Bozo the clown was a cartoon character that your Diva and Papa watched when we were children. Bozo had big feet and your mommy was always kicking me letting me know she was ready to come out and play.
When your Diva first met your great-grandmother, "Marne" she looked at me and said, "I've always wanted grandchildren with red hair." (Yes, Diva dyed her hair even back then and the dye always gave me red highlights!) So calling your mommy Bozo was a special way of preserving Marne's memory of having red haired grandchildren.
However, your mommy had very little hair(and it wasn't red) when she was born! Your Diva used to put a small tab of corn syrup on her head and stick a matching bow so people would know she was a girl. Even when we dressed her in frills, and ruffles someone would say, "Fine looking boy you've got there!"
Your mommy was born in a farming and ranching community. Apparently, farmers give their female pigs extra iodine so the little piglets will have fine red hair all over them when they are born in early spring. The extra hair helps to keep the piglets warm.
When the farmers saw her bald head they used to shake their head and tell me...."You needed more iodine in your diet!"
Look at your mommy's hair now. Isn't it gorgeous and long? It will make great handles to pull when you want her attention.....Just a thought.
I love you! Your Diva
Hello, my darling little one. I started this blog to let you know how excited your Poppa and I are to welcome you into the family.
I am your momma's momma also known as your darling DIVA.....no grannies here! You have been long-awaited and prayed for in advance.
Your mom told us of your arrival on Mother's Day.....she called to wish me "Happy Grandmother's Day!" I told her she was mean, as that is news I have always wanted to hear and I really thought she was teasing me. When I found out that you were indeed on your way you could hear me scream all the way to Canada.
We were visiting your Auntie Suzy and Uncle Tim (hmmm.....that's the first time I've ever used those names before....) in New York. Your Auntie Suzy had just graduated with her Master's degree in Library Science and Technology and we had gone to her graduation. We were all together when we heard the news (even your Uncle Andy). We were all excited and happy but your mommy made us promise not to tell anyone until she was sure about her new job.
Do you know how hard it is for your Diva not to say anything about your arrival? Uncle Andy immediately put the news of his "uncle-ship" on the internet. Imagine how surprised I was to get a phone call from my very best friend (Miss Sue) asking who was your momma?
Her daughter had read Uncle Andy's blog on My Space and everyone thought that Auntie Suzy was going to be your momma. I was so surprised to be asked about your arrival that I didn't know what to say other than "How do you know about our baby?"
Finally, in July, you're mommy told me I could tell all my blog friends so the first post on this new blog was how I announced your arrival.
This is a very big week for your Poppa and I as we are anxious to hear if you are a boy or a girl.
We have already bought you some toys and books and can hardly wait to see you in person.
Always know that you are a special baby......and that we love you very very much.
It's About Time!
Guess who is going to be a granny DIVA?
If you said me....give yourself 5 points. I actually was told the news on Mother's Day. How exciting is that? Our very first grandbaby!!
I told my girls they'd better hurry up and get started before I lost all my grandmother Diva skills. Guess I'd better start practicing baking my famous chocolate chip cookies to sharpen my skill set.
Our Canadian daughter and son-in-law are the proud parents of this little miracle coming late January of 07.
So you can bet this granny Diva is saving her pennies to attend the big event. Mr. Wonderful is excited also and says he's never slept with a granny Diva before.
We love you little one and are so excited to have you in our life.
Your Poppa and Diva
