Dearest Emma Bug,
I saw this picture of you and your darling daddy and my heart just melted. Here you are less than two weeks old and you've already captured your Daddy's heart.
What secrets are you sharing? Are you telling him all about your marvelous Mommy? It looks like you are getting your point across by the goofy grin on his adoring face.
You go girlfriend! Did you know that babies are God's way of growing parents? I'm seeing them change and mellow every day too. What a good influence you are having on both of them. Babies tend to smooth off the rough edges on us.
Know you are a blessing and are blessed. Poppa and Diva pray for you everyday and long to see you and hold you close.
Your Diva
Look at you Miss Thing! My darling little Bug!
All decked out in your soft red blanket sleeper that your Diva picked out for you. I love your hat too. I so fell in love with this little sleeper when your mommy and I were shopping for your arrival.
Your Diva adores snowmen and this little sleeper is definitely got winter scenes and snowmen. Your Poppa says I have a thing for fat white men and he is so glad, cause he is one!
Your Momma and Daddy got you all dolled up for your first "public" outing. I'm sure you were the queen of the mall already. Hope the Paparazzi weren't overwhelming.
My arms ache to hold you.
Your Diva
Look at you waving to your Diva!
Hello Gorgeous! How's my Emma Bug this morning.
Your poppa and I are having so much fun looking at your pictures and watching you grow and change so rapidly.
Your momma tells us all kinds of stories about you and I've heard you hiccup on the phone. Even that sounded cute.
Can you tell I'm helplessly in love with you?
Look at you Miss Thing,
This is the first picture I've seen of your hands, arms, legs and feet. Woo Hoo, what a good looking baby you are!
Love the hat and booties too.
It's amazing how wide awake you are and how sleepy your parents look. I hope you are breaking them in gently they are old you know.
I heard you got to meet your grandma and grandpa Peters tonight. I'm sure they fell in love with you instantly too.
You seem to have that effect on everyone.
Sleep well little one......your momma needs some rest too.
Dearest Emma,
Did you know that your Diva believes in love at first sight? No, silly girl, I'm not talking about your Poppa (even though he is very cute!)
The first time I experienced love at first sight was when I first saw your momma. All new and perfect straight from God. I fell head over heels in love with her.
I was so worried when I was pregnant with your Auntie Suzy. How would I ever love another child as much as I loved your mommy? But you know I fell in love at first sight with her too, and with your Uncle Andy. It's amazing how such a tiny person can expand your heart instantly.
I was in love with you when we first heard you were on the way. Your mommy was on the phone with us when we first saw your pictures and guess what? Diva and Poppa are instantly in love with our little Emma. I love this particular picture as it looks like you and your mom are sharing secrets already.
You are so fresh and new that you probably haven't discovered what an amazing mom you have. I suspect you already have many of her characteristics and it will be so much fun to watch you change and grow.
Do you like your house and your room?
Know you are loved, cherished and so welcomed into our hearts and our lives.
Your Diva
Hello, my precious baby girl! My Emma Bug!
Your Poppa and Diva keep checking our email every hour looking for your first photos. We are so thrilled that you are finally here and we can see you, hold you, and whisper sweet nothings in your little tiny ear. If I were there in person you would have such chapped cheeks from all your Diva kisses.
Knowing your momma, I'm sure she already has kissed every inch of your sweet face and even your tiny toes ( which your mom says you like to kick out from under the blankets). I'm sure your daddy has held you in his strong arms and marveled at his part in helping God create such a perfect little person.
Your Poppa found this little baby bee at "the mission mall" yesterday for you. Diva is being selfish and keeping it for herself to remind me of my Emma Bug.
Do you like your name? I think it's beautiful and just perfect you.
Emma
The healer of the universe.
What a strong name. I can already imagine you bringing people together.
Missing you soooooo much!
Your Diva
Dearest Baby Bug......Is today your birthday? It just might be! Your momma has been feeling contractions all day yesterday and her doctor thinks that today my be the day that you arrive.
We are so excited at the "Big Unveiling".
Just wanted you to know that you are all "prayed up" and that we already love and adore you.
Be good to your mom......it would be nice if you decided if you decided to pop in and say hello!
Rest up my angel....exciting times are coming! Diva
13 ways to be a Fantastic a Granny Diva
- Always carry lots of pictures. Don't wait until the baby is born, start with the ultra sound images and go all the way through graduation.
- Listen intently to other people talk about their grandchild. This is not as easy as it sounds.
- Select a proper grandma name that 1) you like, 2) the child can pronounce and 3) will not be embarrassing when it is shouted loudly in the grocery store.
- Ask God to bless your grandchildren and pray for them every day.
- When your grandchild is fussy or behaves poorly, always have a good excuse.
- My favorite excuse is "The poor little doll is just so tired. And you would be too if you had been hauled around all day. Another good excuse is" "The poor little angel is cutting teeth!" These two are good but you need a good spare or two for really tough times.
- You will want to have special nicknames for them as they grow, but continue to call them by their name. We all like to hear the sound of our own names.
- When something gets broken at your house, remind yourself and your grandchild that people are more important than things.
- Get a bigger purse-a small suitcase will do also-so that you can always pull out a new toy, candy or distraction of some kind at just the right moment.
- Think back on your own grandmothers and try now to realize just how much they loved you. At the time you had no idea of their deep love because it is unexplainable. You must experience it for yourself.
- Have Grandma Camp one week every summer. Plan cookouts, crafts, sports, and all the things kids love. For the following week schedule a massage, plenty of bed rest, and post a sign that the kitchen is closed until further notice.
- Never miss a chance to tell them you love them. The days are short and years pass quickly. What a better way for them to remember you than, "She always told me how much she loved me."
- Give a "Grandmother Shower" for your friends who are new to the club. Bring baby things for the the new grandmother to keep at her house.
Dear Baby Bug.....Yep, it's your grandparents. I included the picture as you probably remember us talking to you while you were still in your mommy's tummy.
Just wanted you to know we are thinking about you and are so excited that your arrival is soon. I know you are warm and snug and are growing stronger and longer every day.
Always know that you are a much loved child and prayed for every day. Be blessed. Diva and Papa
Derest Baby Bug,
It was so hard to leave you and your parents. Diva and Poppa are back in the Daisy Patch now with tickets to come see you or bring you and your parents to come see us.
On our way home we had the opportunity to delay our flight for 2 free round trip tickets anywhere that Northwest flies. You should have seen your Poppa jump at the opportunity to see you for free. We truly believe that it was a provision from the Lord as we certainly had no idea how we would be able to save up the money for another trip any time soon. Not only did we get free tickets but we also got free dinner, breakfast and they put us up for the night at a very nice hotel.
It was truly a wonderful gift and we are very excited about seeing you soon.
We are tired from our travels and missing you and your sweet momma and dashing daddy.
We were happy to help set up your room. What a lucky baby to have such a wonderful place to grow and play. You already have a library of exciting books that will take you as far as your imagination can carry you. Your Poppa is already eying the Big Book of Trucks to read to you. He likes to make truck noises that will make you giggle.
Sleep well, and let your Momma get some rest too.
Missing you muchly,
Your Diva
Dearest Emma Bug,
