When I was growing up I don't think any of my great grandparents were still alive. That's why I think Aubrina is lucky to have several great grandparents who are still around, in addition to all the grandparents she has.
It's been really cool to see how special it is for our parents to have a new grandchild - even if it's not their first, it's still a really special event for them. They relive all the emotions they felt when they had us, and know that we are now feeling the same emotions about our own little baby. I can only imagine that it would be similar when one of your grandchildren has kids too, and that it would be special to see a new generation in the family.
Last weekend we went to see Mark's grandma, and yesterday we went to see my grandma and grandpa. My grandma in particular was really taken with Aubrina. As soon as I got her out of the car seat, she scooped Aubrina up in her arms and wouldn't let her go. Even when it was time to feed her, grandma was eager to hold her again. When she held her she had such a glow and couldn't stop admiring her. She'd say "I think she's a keeper!" with a big smile that I hadn't seen in a long time.
I think it's also really cool that when Aubrina grows up, even if she doesn't remember meeting her great grandparents, we have lots of pictures of her with them.
