Here he is...Jacob Scott Todd Koehnke. My first grandchild, and oh man, is he a cutie! From the minute I laid eyes on him, here only minutes old, I was done. My life as I knew it, was going to change forever. I am a Gramma!
People ask me what it's like. Having a grandson. They ask me what it's like to have your kid, your baby, with their own child. I have to say, that for once...I have no words to describe it. It is surreal. Ok, that's the word, but it hard to explain. Andrea had to have a C-section, so I was there in the room when they brought her son to her for the first time and put him in her arms. She was so sweet! She said, "So you are the one who's been kicking me all this time..." and as she checked him over and told him how beautiful he was...she turned to me and said, "I don't think newborns are supposed to be this cute..." Anyway, watching Andrea with her baby, and just how much she loves him is just awesome. I can see the love, the tenderness she has towards him. I can see how she is visibly devoting the rest of her life to him, how in her heart, that's where he now lays. I can see this woman, my little girl, being transformed into a...mother.
Chad, also has thrown his hat into the father ring. He's so cute with that baby! He has fallen totally in love with his son, and he's all into it! Even the dirty, icky, smelly, disgusting diapers! Okay, he's happy when Gramma's there to change one, but otherwise, he's up for all the challenges that Jake is going to bring his way...and there are many! It started when he first came out, and he sat with him during his first feeding...he was a natural.
I can't say enough about my little grandbaby. He's adorable, and sweet. He has the perfect little fingers, and adorable little toes. He has his daddy's eyes and chin, and his mommy's nose and mouth. He has an adorable set of hair and a very loud cry! He smiles when he's content and sleeps soundly when they wrap him up like a burrito, as Chad likes to call it.
I could just sit and stare at him for hours...and love kissing his cute little head.
Even Uncle Tony is smitten!
As grandparents go, we couldn't be happier. We look forward to babysitting, to being a part of his life, to being there for him always, and oh, don't forget...spoiling. Okay, maybe I don't know what grandparenting has in store for us, but I know, it's going to be a fun ride watching Chad and Andrea raising him, and watching my little Jacob grow up. We have a lot of fun times ahead, and are really looking forward to them, but are just going to enjoy him day by day, as much as we can! I promise to love on that baby as often as possible, as I continue to love, support and encourage Andrea, as much as I always have, if not more! I didn't think I could love her anymore than I did, but seeing her in this new role...it gives me a whole new prospective. I've always been proud of you, Andrea Magdalene, but now, I see you in this new role, and my heart swells. I know you are going to be a terrific mother, and am proud of you and your little family.
Welcome to our world, Jake! Get ready to be showered by love, by everyone you meet I love you!!
I have to add that this picture of Jake and his grampa...is the sweetest thing I've ever seen!
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