My Granny...

So last night I was snuggling up my little Lulu just before I tucked her in for bed and I was just in awe of her adorableness (if that's a word).  So as I'm staring at her I could not stop thinking about how much she reminds me of my Granny Pat.  It's a combination of her gentle sweet personality and her grin...and the dark hair brings a resemblance too.  Made me miss my Granny so much.  I can only imagine how she would gush over Lucy.  I remember taking my son Drew to see her just after he was born and it melted my heart to see just how quickly she fell in love with him.  See my Granny is the single best Granny in the world- You heard me...SHE IS THE BEST.  I am sure you have a wonderful grandma too- but not like my GRANNY.  Don't care what you say- yours cannot compare.  My Granny Pat had the biggest heart and generous spirit you could imagine.  She would do anything for her family and prob anyone in the world- but her best gift was her time.  She always had time for everyone.  Time to help friends, visit others, watch her group of wild grandchildren, make breakfast- mmmm soooo yummy, cook a real homemade meal- meat and potatoes with the best gravy ever (secret was the gravy jar- that somehow disappeared leaving us all hopeless in recreating), taking people places, make homemade apple butter for everyone she knew..I can still smell it cooking (my fav smell in the world) , you name it....she always had time for everything and everyone and NEVER seemed stressed or rushed.  I remember going to Granny and Pa's every Sat for dinner.  All of us- aunts, uncles, cousins....I mean a houseful!  I miss it so much...and a lot of times all the grandkids would stay the night... usually five of us at once.  She would let us play dress up with her stuff, put on talent shows, build tents with tons of blankets and tables and chairs everywhere...was she crazy??? Nope.  Just full of love and patience.  And when I sit here remembering so many amazing things about her- I see them in my mom and aunt and uncles too.  Her kids are full of the same compassion for others, the same patient hearts, same generosity.  And it amazes me.  All I can do is hope that her personality continues to spread to me and my siblings...and my kiddos.  Gosh how I wish they could meet her.   Grandparents are so special- and I am blessed to have the best Granny and Pa a girl could ask for.