Grandparents.com

Yesterday, on Wednesday I received a message from Pampers.com. It is one of the thirty emails that I receive daily from various baby and parenting sites. (I'm in the process of unsubscribing from half of them.) I enjoyed reading The New Grandparent Guide and sent it off to my parents and my hubby's parents.

What initially caught my attention was the fact that it was something just for them. I receive hundreds of emails a week telling me what's going on with our baby and describing the millions of products now on the market. Since we live a few hours away, I immediately thought that this would be a great way for them to feel more connected, learn a few tips and maybe begin a new network as they begin on this new journey.

As life continues, we all constantly evolve, grow and need to be open to new experiences. I know how much I'm learning daily and I think it's wonderful that they have an opportunity to do the same.

Grandparents.com appears to be a great site. Plus, the grandparents guide had tons of great information in it.

Although, I anticipate smooth sailing with our new addition, the reality of how much has changed in 30 years is real. We've gone from the walkman to mp3 players and ipods; from actually talking on the phone to texting and social networking; & from typewriters to ipads and blackberrys.

It appears that these resources will allow us to bridge the gap in a less abrasive manner, while potentially opening up lines of communication on topics that are usually swept under the rug or harbored for years to come.

If you are, or know of, a new grandparent, please send them this information. Grandparents want to be involved and should be involved. Let's help one another along this journey that will provide a lifetime a memories. Let them be delightful and full of love!!!

Words of Wisdom

I found this on Shelby's blog and I just had to share it also.

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come...

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

This woman is really 54. Check out her blog:

http://www.reginabrett.com/blog.php

Push Pass the Pain

Okay, so I'm not at all doing well with the concept of leaving my child at daycare... Pray with me, as I am anticipating miracles.

My Blogging Background

What do you think about my blog's new look? I think it was well overdue. I needed to add a splash of color to the scene.

Is it overwhelming, boring, pleasant, so-so, just right, now you can't find anything, needs to be rearranged.... What do you think?

You feedback would be helpful. Thanks!

Toledo Baby, Child & Family Expo Update

The expo was fun. I'm glad that I participated. There were not thousands of people gauking at us during the show so I wasn't really nervous at all. It was short and sweet. Something fun to do and add to the baby books! I even won a prize just as I was walking out of the door. Lots of great info, free massage, fun with family and friends- what more can you ask for?

Happy Monday!!!