Grandma's Memorial

It seemed blogworthy to post that I took my sweet little man to your memorial bench on the prairie path for the first time the other day. It was one of the first sunny, nice days of spring, and although the flowers haven't bloomed over there yet, it was nice to see your bench not buried in snow. I took Cameron in the stroller and as we walked along the path I told him how much you used to love to do the same, along with so many other things about you. It was a very peaceful, and your beautiful presence was felt. It's not as good as sitting him on your lap, but I snapped this picture to commemorate the visit. He's amazing mom. I can't believe we made him. I wish I could talk to you about how much I LOVE being a mom, and what pure JOY fills my heart when I look at him. I know you would be really happy to know how well we're doing. You would love him so much, and just eat his chubby little cheeks up! I will always do my best to tell him about you as he grows up, so he knows what a wonderful, loving person his other grandma was. But don't worry, his grandma Hayes is making up for your absence by loving him double (maybe even triple). :) We miss you and love you forever!