Ode to Grandma

In honor of my Mom leaving today, I wanted to give her some proper recognition by writing her a poem to express my appreciation for all that she did, while she was in town helping us adjust to our life with Connor.

I was very sad when I dropped her off at the airport this morning, but as if he knew, Connor has been a perfect angel today and has softened the blow tremendously. It's a daunting task to know that I am going to have to take care of Connor all day and still get the housework and shopping and errands done, but people do it every day and I'm sure over time, we'll get our schedule down and adjust.

For now though, I am missing my Mom and not just her help, but her companionship as well. It was a really special three weeks we had together. Thanks Mom/Grandma.

Ode to Grandma

Thanks so much to Grandma Roach
We couldn't have done it without you
You cooked and cleaned and shopped galore
And gave Connor some cuddles too

Maizey grew to love you
And the daily walks that you gave
She also loved you feeding her
I think you really helped her behave

You understood how difficult
A newborn baby could be
But you let us learn and let us grow
So we'd all live happily

You were there on the good days
When Connor was a total dream
But you were also there on the bad days
When it was all I could do not to scream

You supported me through the challenges
And the continued lack of sleep
But no matter how much you did for us
You never complained, not a peep

I really cannot put into words
How much your help meant to me
We are so grateful and full of love
For one of the best grandmas in history

You've left us now to go to New York
But I know it won't be long
Before we see your face again
Because holding Connor is where you belong