Connor says “GraMa”

Grandma went up to New Jersey to visit her sister for a week.  So, it has been nearly two weeks since Grandma had seen Connor.  During that time, Daddy decided to go “all out” to teach Connor how to say “Grandma”.  I was teaching him in the car, in the living at night, and in the bathroom during his baths.

Today we went to Grandma’s for a little while.  I was hoping Connor would be able to say it and surprise Grandma.  So, as we were driving over to Grandma’s house I must have said, “Grandma” a hundred times…  “We are going to Grandma’s house.”  “We are going to see Grandma.”  “Grandma”.  “Grandma’s house.”  “There’s Grandma”, etc…

We were having lunch at the table and that is when I decided to give it a shot with Connor.

So I said, “Who is that? (as I pointed at Grandma)”

Connor looked at Grandma a smiled.  Grandma sat there quietly as I think she realized what Connor and I were up to.  Again, I said “Who is that?”  and then I mouthed “Grandma”.  He watched my lips and I mouthed it a few times.

Then he said “GraMa”.  Grandma was happy, Daddy was proud, and Connor was as excited as I have ever seen him as we clapped and were very excited he said it.  I gave him a little fist pump, kissed him, and asked him to give me a “high five”.  He began to laugh, scream, kick, and clap.  That was probably the most excited and proud I have seen Connor get to date.

It was something else.

There you go Grandma…a “late birthday” present.  (I was trying to teach him for your birthday but he wasn’t quite ready.)

Love,

Donnie