26/05/2016, My sister is blessed

with two loving sons and three grandchildren,all boys, The latest is  a one year old today. When her first grandchild came in June ten years ago,the spitting image of his father and grandfather, the joy was immeasurable. Like all new parents,these also thought they were omnipotent and irreplaceable. My sister knew better,so when the New Year's celebrations came, she suggested they both go and have some fun and she and her husband would take care of the baby. Her son was horrified - mum, you are too old,you do not have the reflexes any longer,what if he falls and you won't be quick enough to catch him! It took great strength for her to keep her temper,as my sister told me when she phoned the moment the young family closed the door behind them. Can you imagine,I do not have quick reflexes! I laughed and laughed. Just wait,the day will come and sooner than you think,when they will be begging you to take Matt off their hands for a day and that day will be their best early Christmas present ever! How right I was! I have the most adorable photo of the toddler with a rucksack on his tiny back waiting by the door to spend his first whole day with the grandparents. The parents had the most needed break and the grandparents had a day full of fun. The problem was,that Matt so loved spending time with my sister and her husband, that every day he would pick up his little rucksack and stand by the door! I cannot imagine how the daughter-in-law would manage without the constant help my sister provides,even though she herself has a very important,demanding [but not very well paid ] job, press conferences are on the weekly agenda,regular meetings with the Prime Minister and various other government officials...