Getting used to the whole grandparent thing; life with Calvin

Yes, I know this blog has had more than a post or two this weekend related to my new status as a grandparent!  And that won't stop anytime soon.  I must admit, however, that doing this grandparent thing, especially when time and distance becomes an issue, is a whole new feeling.

My wonderful grandson, Calvin Tyler Talbot, was born on Thursday, September the 6th.  As previously mentioned he was a big one, 9 lbs. and 5 ozs.  Calvin also measured at 22.5 inches long.  Wow!

Wendy and I did not get to see him until Friday afternoon, about 15 hours after his entrance into this world.  It was magical.  I thought, and still do, pretty darn near perfection to me!  I had a chance to utter a quick silent prayer and give thanks to God Almighty for this precious, beautiful gift of life!  And what a gift.  To just hold that beautiful grandson and to feel his every move, his breathing, his heartbeat and even his distinctive cry.  Friday was even more emotional when my daughter Elizabeth, her brother's younger sister by 11 years, arrived later that evening and greeted Calvin with intense joy and overwhelming emotion.  But again, Elizabeth is like that anyway.

My son Jimmy and his wife Sara, now known as dad and mom, were spectacular, even though giving birth to such a big boy took a bit of a toll on Sara.  We already know that our grandson Calvin will have such a gift in his parents.

Now Wendy and I need to figure out this relationship thing with our precious Calvin from 850 miles away.  We live in southeastern Louisiana; they live in the Greensboro area of N. Carolina.  There is no real easy way to drive it; the drive takes 12 to 13 hours depending on stops, construction, etc. and winds it's way through 6 states.  Flights aren't too bad; just expensive to fly direct.  And as memory serves there is no direct flight from N. Orleans to Greensboro.  Wendy is returning for 2 entire weeks in October(lucky her) and I won't make it back to December.

I told my son I want an investment in Skype and face time.  It will be hard to know that this little baby will be growing up fast and we will only catch the highlights.  So is life.  My wife and I realize that we are far from alone in this situation as hundreds of thousands have grandchildren many, many miles away.

So what a great life changing moment!  I love being a grandparent(BTW, I will go by Pops) and I love my little man Calvin!  Now off for my last day of visiting before saying goodbye for a few months.