“The error of youth is to believe that intelligence is a substitute for experience, while the error of age is to believe experience is a substitute for intelligence.” — Lyman Bryson
I just returned from a 7 day vacation to meet my new grandson Tyler Nicholas Tooker. My wife Joan had headed down to North Carolina to be there for the birth (Nichole’s first) and I got away as soon as I could. One of the nicest breaks I can remember.
Instant Attitude Adjustment
Nichole, Joan and Tyler picked me up a the airport and I can say without the least bit of partiality that this is the most beautiful baby ever born. Well OK, maybe I’m just a little partial;-)
It was good to hold an infant again. To look at those big eyes looking at me, taking in whatever I said, trying to understand and interact with his environment. Bonding with him for seven days reminded of what is truly important and truly matters. It even seems that he is partial to his “poppy” singing him to sleep. (I cheat, I sing and walk him at the same time - we all have our roles to play.)
I was also reminded of some other things, for example how precious sleep is to the parents of a new born. How much energy and time is expended in the care of new born. How worried a first time parent can be about issues we old parenting “veterans” take in stride. How important a future orientation is.
I’m sure it was always such, that all through human history grandparents have had the same thoughts and emotions. Miss the little guy already!
In any case, I’m back to my routine now, attitude adjusted, hope in the future restored. Think I’ll get some sleep!
BB
BabyTyler
Tags: Attitude, attitude adjustment, Lyman Bryson