The luxury of time to spend with baby
Baby Bennett and Gigi Kerri Thoreson's naptime selfie.
Photo by Kerri Thoreson
I’m sure you’ve noticed that our world, both near and far, has again become loud and shrill and contentious. I have. But I’ve also discovered the perfect antidote in the form of a tiny bundle of joy. For the past few months, my Mondays have been dedicated to caring for my great-grandson once his mommy, my granddaughter-in-law, returned to work. Mondays with baby Bennett have been a godsend.
Here’s how the schedule goes ... Gigi Kerri walks in the door, and for the next several hours, gives undivided attention to this darling boy. At 5 months old, he depends upon me for everything. He’s always happy to see me and the feeling is mutual. We take great amusement in each other. He’s rarely fussy and if he is, there are a couple of easy fixes. Diaper change, bottle, snuggles, songs. Baby Bennett and I have very interesting conversations although I’ve not yet decoded what he tries very hard to communicate. We make each other laugh and his favorite prank is to present Gigi with a poopy diaper surprise. Seriously, the boy gets a kick out of my reaction.
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