My first granchild was to be due on 12-10. We knew it was going to be a boy. Well around 2 weeks ago my daughter in law went to the docter and had a test and they determined that the baby was 11 lbs 7 oz. I dont know how they figure it but in any case it was comming early. I left last sunday and drove from Charlotte to Illinois. We got there on Monday 12-3 just in time to see them get out of recovery. John Charles Dollinger born 12-3-07 10lbs 3 oz and was the smallest of 3 10 pond babies . One was 10 4 the other 10 7. He is doing well. I had to leave on Sat. to go home. It was hard to leave. I will post a picture as soon as I can.
It was so cold there we had 6" of snow. Now I am home and it is 75 out.

Fran,

YOU ARE NOT OLD ENOUGH TO BE A GRANDMOTHER and don't let anybody tell you otherwise!!

CONGRATS!

Sandy

Congratulations and welcome to the world of grandparenthood! There is nothing more special in this world than a grandchild.
Before my granddaughter was born, I thought it might be pretty neat to have a grandchild, but it's WAY beyond neat!
At this stage in our lives, we realize how fleeting time is. When our own children were younger, we had no idea how quickly they would grow up. We were so busy with work, and life in general, that the years went by with the blink of an eye.
Now with our grandchild, (that's Madison and me in the avatar), we have learned to stop and smell the roses, make each day we spend with her a special one. Luckily, my son and daughter-in-law live in the next town and we have Maddy over all the time! How fortunate we really are, as she has brightened our lives more with every day!
Savour the days with your grandchild. They really are God's special gift.

Could not be happier for you Fran! Now the best part of your life has just begun!

Congratulations, Franny!! It is so terrific being a grandparent. It's true that children grow up so quickly, we hardly have a chance to appreciate them as we should. I've had another chance with my only grandchild and we have been very close. Now he is a college freshman, but, somehow, I think we will always have a very special bond.

Many good wishes for your grandbaby to have a long and very healthy and happy life! And I agree with Sandy, you look too young to be a grandma!!

Congratulations on joining the ranks of grandparents! It is a joyous group! We have all the fun in the world with our grandchildren!

Good luck to John Charles and congratulations to both parents and grandparents!

Congratulations Fran !!!

Gee, Fran, had you planned better you could have joined us just down the road for our annual club Christmas gathering! You will have to tell the kids the schedule next time . . . .

Glad you all had a safe trip up and back. I have to imagine your daughter-in-law was glad to have her son - sounds like a really good sized baby. And to be the smallest one of the crowd... Glad to hear that mother and son are doing well. Congratulations to all.

Congrats Fran, welcome to the Grandclub! You got yourself a big guy! How long is he?


ps It was 76 in Old Bridge NJ?

I moved to Charlotte NC Bob.
Dave on the way home I stopped at the Michigan City lights. What a week, baby, 6"of snow, fog in Indiana and LILGHTHOUSES. I wish we where there when you guys had your party. I am at work and dont hve my mind on it. Have to get back into the banking mode.
I miss holding him but my back is saying few what a relief he is so big and heavy

Sandy
for the first time in my life I wish I was 65 to retire and stay at that age for ever. I would love to travel to see my grandchild and if a lighthouse is near that would be heaven. He is going to grow up with me and travel and lighthouses. I might have to kidnap him from the kids. Most grandfathers buy baseball stuff, I am looking to get him a starter camera