Papa puts them to sleep

Papa has a new reputation – he is the master at putting both Colton and Sheri to sleep at our house. When they get wired and tired and fussy he wraps them up and rocks them until they stop squirming and give up. Ever-so-gently he tiptoes down the hallway and places the precious sleeping bundle in the playpen, tucking the covers carefully about them and giving them one last pat before he gently closes the door. He emerges with an I did it again smile.

And you know what? Since he started doing this they started saying his name. It’s no longer “Nana’s” house, but Nana and Papa (or Pop-pop). I have wondered why these precious little ones love us. Watching them with him I realized that the love begins in the feeling of care and safety. They love and trust him because he comforts them when they can’t do it themselves.

I love being married to this man, and I treasure the grandfather he has become.