05 Apr 2008 5 Comments
They’re Young But They’re Daily Growing
Today the twins (my grandchildren Michael and Arael) turn twelve. Their brother Evan is thirteen and a half. How did this happen?
Seems like yesterday they were in a playpen, following the action around them with an alert stare that always reminded me of the velociraptors in Jurassic Park. Not evil, just very, very intent. Now every time I turn my back they seem a little taller. I, of course, have not changed at all.
At birth, Arael was sweet and smiling and Michael frowned. Today, his ambition is world domination and hers is apparently to become a pirate. Perhaps at Wendy’s Lost Girls Pirate Academy. They can do more things with a computer than I can.
No one is perfect, but I can say that on the whole they have been a joy to live with, mostly cheerful, reasonably cooperative, and capable of carrying on intelligent conversation. They’ve been great children. Adolescence looms– even now I get the occasional glimpse of the teenagers they will soon be. My prayer is the prayer of any parent or grandparent– grow safe and strong, grow into your potential, try not to blame us too much for making such a mess of your world.
Michael and Arael, Happy Birthday to you !
Apr 06, 2008 @ 02:17:11
Wow – unbelievable. They really are some of the best kids. All 3 of them. I wish I could have been around more, but we all do what we can with our paths.
I had no idea however that their b-days coincided exactly with the b-days of the 5 year old daughters (not twins) of two friends of mine here in Austin. ‘s and ‘s daughters Zoe and Victory. Very very interesting. They are in their own ways: intense, intelligent, determined gals. Very cool.
It was so great to have visited and to have had the kids meet Devin. I hope to be able to travel again in future back there for them to spend some time.
Apr 06, 2008 @ 06:21:07
Excellent!
Also, I see you have learned how to post pictures in your LJ–even more excellent!
– Lorrie
Apr 06, 2008 @ 10:47:55
AAA! My babies are growing up!
Apr 06, 2008 @ 21:24:06
Happy Birthday, kids! =)
Best wishes!
Apr 09, 2008 @ 23:59:01
These are wonderful photos; happy birthday to your grandchildren!