What goes through the mind of a baby? I wonder that all of the time now that I am a grandmother. I don’t think I had much time as a young mom to ponder that subject – or maybe I was just closer to the picture and didn’t question as much.

But now that I have 3 grandbabies (and one on the way!) I do wonder. I marvel at my grandbabies ability to learn so much in the time they have been here.

With my mom and dad in town recently I had time to imagine what it will be like being a great grandmother – how it must feel to see not only your daughter – but her daughter – with children.

Iris is the third and the astonishment isn’t diminishing. She is so different from her brother. Quiet, while Thomas is busy. Studious where Thomas rushes in without much thought. I think she will be more cautious where Thomas has no fear.

She is a joy to hug and love and watch her grow and change. She is the 4th generation to have the name Marlene as part of her moniker. I love that she is named for both her great-grandmothers. I love that there as so many years ahead to wonder as she takes each new step in life – learns each new thing – grows into her own wonderful self. I love the thought that someday I will have the opportunity to see her children. Isn’t life good?