On August 3rd, my grandson Grayden Hingston was born in Edmonton and on August 16th I finally got to meet him. The feeling is hard to explain to someone not a grandparent for the first time. I got to hold him lots, read Green Eggs and Ham to him and sing Willie and Waylon songs to him. He did like Willie and Waylon so I think he is off to a good start.
His brother Tristhanh (15) and sister Matalinh (14) are quite happy to have someone take the pressure off them and sure do love their little brother. The feeling is returned as he likes them to hold him too.
His three Aunties, Bronwyn, Kylee-Anne, and Lynmara, arrived Saturday morning which was the first time the five of us had been together in three years. They took turns holding him which Grayden didn't mind at all. In the afternoon Mishel's family arrived and the house was full of noise, laughter and energy. I had not met any of them before. Grandpa Hai and Grandma Cassie are going to be excellent grandparents, will spoil him rotten and not teach him any bad things. His Uncle Hoang is so good with him too. His Aunt Chau and Uncle Dz drove up from Calgary. They are full of fun and will be the ones to get him in trouble in years to come.
We all stuffed ourselves with Vietnamese food while Grayden got passed around like a hot potato and took it all in stride. Noise doesn't bother him. Quiet does. Not used to that. He is growing and no wonder he loves to eat so Mishel is supplementing him with formula. He was 7 lbs 3 oz (3.260 kg) at birth and 9 lbs 2 oz (4.140 kg) at 3 weeks. He has stretched out a couple inches (5 cm) in length too.
Bus fare to Calgary from Regina, return, is $230 so I will go and see him again in September is possible.
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| Grayden at 3 weeks |
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| My first meeting with my grandson |
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| Graeme and Mishel's family |
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| The five of us with the wee boy |
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| Grandpa's Hai and Allen with Graeme and Grayden |
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Grandma Cassie (also an amazing cook)
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| My other good boy waiting for me in Ukraine |
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Well, isn't Grayden just a real cutie-patootie! And such wonderful family photos with him as the centre of attention! Congrats, Grandpa!
ReplyDeleteHe will be the center of attention for a long time
DeleteHow lovely - for you all.
ReplyDeleteThank you, EC. We are so very happy...all of us
DeleteI can’t get over how much he looks like you. On him it looks good. Hahahah
ReplyDeleteThanks, (I think). Name please?
DeleteHave a good time.
ReplyDelete(sincerely, and without any euphemisms, double-think and prejudges... but you, feel free to add any sinister meaning you like)
Thank you and I mean that sincerely.
DeleteWell... for at least idea of civility not foreign to you.
DeleteWell, still, I would like to reconcile that our longstanding dispute.
Because... well, if I'd be believer, I would say -- because it is for the sake of your immortal soul.
But as I am not one... so, just out of curiosity. That's my sin, I easy to admit being guilty in.
Other than that. Have a nice day. (sincerely, well I think everything I do is out of it... but, too much sincerity can be seen by others as utter cunningness... well, cest la vi)
Thank you for sharing Allen. I have an one and only granddaughter and no more are expected. She is so special... I understand your special feelings! I have a picture of holding her the first time and one of my father, Pappy, holding her. Oh the joy on our faces are a match to yours!
ReplyDeleteSomething we will always share then. Name, please.
DeleteTundra Bunny here... It's always a joy to welcome a new baby -- congrats to you and your family again! Lucky looks pretty hale and hearty too! Will Tanya be able to bring him back to Canada when she returns?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tundra Bunny. As to Lucky, we will see. He is very big and will have to fly cargo which is expensive.
DeleteHe's a cutie and it looks like he joined quite a lovely and loving family. All the best to you all.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy.
DeleteWonderful photos - I can tell that a great time was had by all. It must be hard for you to be away from Tanya and the Ukraine, but this family get-together surely was a reward for you!
ReplyDeleteI talk to Tanya every day but wish I was with her. We had so much fun at the big family supper you could not hear yourself think. My youngest goes back to London tomorrow. Don't know when we'll see her again.
DeleteyOU CAN BE PROUD OF.
ReplyDeleteWe sure are
DeleteLook and sound like a lovely family. I have no grandson, only granddaughter and that fine. There all happy and I'm lucky.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
This is my first and only grandchild other than step-grandchildren whom I also dearly love
Deletehe looks just like you...and he's adorable too. I remember holding my first granddaughter....and my first great granddaughter...no feeling like it.
ReplyDeleteThere really is nothing like it. He is now 4 weeks and growing fast. I need to go see him again soon.
DeleteAaaaahhhh lovely story, lovely photos, and lovely baby. It's wonderful having a baby in the family! Congratulations to mum, dad, all the grampies, well..... everyone!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shammickite. And I agree with you about my handsome boy in Ukraine whom I miss very much. He is sure glad Tanya is there.
DeleteThat last baby pic is exceedingly handsome!
ReplyDeleteDad, I can hardly express how happy I was when you came. And of course he likes Wille and Waylon, I’ve a hunch he’ll like Merle too.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you figured out how to comment
DeleteDad, there has not been much in this world that has made me more happy than seeing you with him.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course he likes Willie and Waylon. I've a hunch that he'll like Merle too.
- Your son
Well, hello there
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