We are eagerly awaiting our grandson's visit in a couple of weeks. When my son surprised us by saying they were thinking to bring our grandson to meet his great grandmother, I didn't think they were coming this year. Imagine our excitement to learn they are actually able to make the long journey from Maryland!
This Thanksgiving they sent us a video of our 17 month old grandson running around a hotel room in excitement which got us thinking. Our house has not had a toddler for 8 years. Our Christmas tree from past years is pretty big as you can see from the photo on the left. It's a bit over 6 feet tall.
We went out on Black Friday to find a much smaller tree for half price at Home Depot. It cost $25. Perfect! At about 4 feet in height we wouldn't have to worry about it toppling on top of him. We also selected all our unbreakable ornaments to decorate the tree.
As you can see they're all soft and something he can handle without a problem. When our son was little, we put a small tree inside a playpen so he couldn't get to it. Our grandson is turning out to be a chip off the ol' block with his energy and sense of glee.
Oh it's going to be a very Merry Christmas this year! I have a feeling he'll be running circles around his great grandmother.
This Thanksgiving they sent us a video of our 17 month old grandson running around a hotel room in excitement which got us thinking. Our house has not had a toddler for 8 years. Our Christmas tree from past years is pretty big as you can see from the photo on the left. It's a bit over 6 feet tall.
We went out on Black Friday to find a much smaller tree for half price at Home Depot. It cost $25. Perfect! At about 4 feet in height we wouldn't have to worry about it toppling on top of him. We also selected all our unbreakable ornaments to decorate the tree.
As you can see they're all soft and something he can handle without a problem. When our son was little, we put a small tree inside a playpen so he couldn't get to it. Our grandson is turning out to be a chip off the ol' block with his energy and sense of glee.
Oh it's going to be a very Merry Christmas this year! I have a feeling he'll be running circles around his great grandmother.
I got a smaller tree this year too. It's pictured on my latest posting. Still tall but very narrow. No little one coming here this year. Granddaughters are 2.5 and 2 mo. so parents are staying home in NH this year. Drive to MD then to GA would be too too much especially since daughter is still recovering from surgery.
ReplyDeleteOh what fun!!! What joy!!
ReplyDeletewe did the tree inside a playpen thing too! My little 4 year old grandson is coming Sunday. I'm praying he's old enough to behave himself around the tree, although some coffee table decorations will be removed. No need to tempt fate. LOL
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for Mom and all!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. It's quite the treck, and I admire that little dervish's parents.
ReplyDeleteTraveling with a toddler is something else. They are brave.
ReplyDeleteYou can also put the tree on a table...which is what I do.
from Linda in Kansas:
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight! Be sure and take a "generations" photo. No sake in the baby's bottle yet. Your son gets to relive his adventurous childhood from a different vantage point! Try to keep them both out trouble. Maybe Grandpa can teach the youngster about jogging to burn up some energy.
Have fun!
Hi Linda! It's so fabulous hearing from you again. I was really missing your comments. We've already scheduled the generations photo with Dave, our photographer friend.
DeleteThis is wonderful news! Take joy! It is great that you can make these Christmas memories together and enjoy this special time.....
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your grandson. It will nice for your mother to see him.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are all going to have the most marvelous time. Your tree is perfect for a toddler.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I look forward to it, too, with all the pictures and joy you'll share. :-)
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I remember when I got to Japan in 1953, no stores had any kind of Christmas display. Nobody wore Christmas suits or dressed like Santa. The only place was either at the camp service club or the meals with ice cream and nuts at dinner time in our camp barracks. Now,I think they celebrate more than Americans do.
ReplyDeleteThis is exciting news how wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you have thought to child proofed Christmas. Wonderful that you will all be together and what a treat for your Mom.
ReplyDeleteI can feel your joy and anticipation, so wonderful! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI so miss having little ones around at Christmas time. Lucky you! You must be so excited.
ReplyDeleteoh how wonderful! nothing like having a child around for xmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! So happy for you. What a wonderful Christmas it will be for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled for you! I can almost feel your excitement as you sorted out the safe ornaments, getting ready for your special visitor.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun! Our grandson is coming for a visit, too, but at only two months old he shouldn't cause much of a problem.
ReplyDeleteThat is one heck of a Christmas commute. You must be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteI hope he enjoys the visit
ReplyDeleteI am so glad for you..
ReplyDeleteYep, small tree with soft and unbreakable ornaments!
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