I Can't Believe I'm Actually Doing This

Although I've always enjoyed writing letters, e-mails, etc., I've never done any kind of creative writing. I'm told I have decent writing skills, but when it comes to imagination and creativity, I've always felt I missed the mark. But there comes a time when a person has to just throw caution to the wind and write what's on her heart, regardless of the creativity factor (or lack thereof).

So having said that, this begins my very first blog entry ever. And in honor of beginnings, I can't think of a more appropriate subject for my first blog entry than the birth of my first granddaughter on Feb. 7th. Her name is Kya Karis, she weighed 7 lbs., 9 ozs., and was 21 inches long. And she is perfection...

I myself gave birth to two beautiful baby girls, so I know firsthand just how special they are, and Kya is no exception. The velvety softness of her skin, the fine-as-silk texture of her hair, the precious newborn sounds she makes...all of these things bring back vivid memories of my babies and transport me to a simpler, more innocent time in my own life. A time which I would love to revisit simply for the joy of holding my babies in my arms once again and feeling them snuggle next to me. A time in which they both needed me. Now their babies need them. There's no denying the circle of life...

Welcome to our world, Kya. I pledge that I will do everything within my power to make it the world you deserve to inherit someday. Lollie loves you and always will!