I was able to spend some time with Canaan the other day.  We were having a family get-together, and things got a bit loud (no surprise there .  He was upset, and I asked Sumer if we could walk for a bit.  I scooped him up in my arms, went outside and showed him the yard, then around to the front of the house and checked out a few things.  We finally sat on the porch and chilled.  I love my one-on-one time with the grand kids.  I like to think they feel safe with me.  I like to have them wrapped up in my arms.  As they get older and more involved with their world, my importance (and relevance) will diminish.  But that is as it should be, and as I expect it to be.  Explore, enjoy, laugh, love, live.  Don’t spend too much time hanging around with old people. 

I was also reminded of seeing Jason and Corey in my Pop’s arms.  He had a deep, gravely voice that always got their attention, even when they were a little upset.  I’ve seen them lay their head on his chest, just to feel the vibration.  Not quite like an earthquake, but close (if you are an infant).  He loved his grand kids.