The Best Job EVER!

       I have the best job in the world!  It didn’t come easily.  Every emotion you can think of has enveloped this journey…  joy, sorrow, anger, fear, happiness. 

I always thought that raising children would be my greatest reward.  Unfortunately, without a good handbook, I made my share of mistakes as I took the long, winding road of parenthood.  I confess that with two children, a husband, a job and housework even if there had been a book worth reading, I didn’t have time to read it.  I would like to say that I learned by watching my mom raise me, but in my own little world of growing up I didn’t fully recognize what she had done, nor do I remembered specific “techniques” she used.  So, I guess you could say I was “winging it” on my own and being the best mother I could be when my children were young.

But, this new job, oh I relish it so much.  I don’t have to worry about doing things 100% right.  This job requires that I merely have fun.  It’s more relaxed and there’s more time to do this job now.  I can choose to teach things along the way, but it’s not entirely up to me.    It’s like being given a second chance to love someone.  When my own children were born I felt a love so strong, I never imagined that I could feel that way again…. until my grandchildren came along.  The topsy-turvy love I felt those many years ago re-ignited in my soul all over again.  My granddaughters provide much laughter when they act silly, making funny faces and running to and fro.  For me, the greatest happiness I experience is in the quiet, snuggly moments in the early morning hours as they just begin to come alive for the day – and in those same quiet, snuggly moments as we settle down on the couch as they slowly drift off to sleep.  Then, I nuzzle my nose on their soft, curly locks, give them a kiss, and tuck them in for the night.  Yes, this job is very rewarding indeed – and well worth the wait to becoming “Yaya”. 

(Written in 2011 when the twins were 3 years old.)