"Grandchildren are a gift from God. They are God's way of compensating us for getting old."

That's what the plaque said that we gave to Joe's parents last night. We waited until after the annual tree trimming event. Dinner was nice and long, tree trimming was nice as usual..and once the train was in place and Joe's family sat around basking in the glow of the Christmas tree, we presented them with the plaque..We told them it was a very special Christmas present that they had to open together. They dug through the gift wrap, and as they read the plaque, it took a few minutes to hit them. I experienced a high last night that can only come with seeing that kind of reaction. It's totally different than when you get engaged..A first grandchild! Absolutely amazing! Of course, my mother-in-law cried, and my father in law broke out the 12 year aged Jameson..We outright blew their minds! it was truly a perfect evening!

I can only imagine what today will bring as we bring the news to my family!

Merry Christmas everyone! I know I got what I wanted this year!