Dear Reader:

I believe scenes like this will become more prevalent with the new sibling’s upcoming arrival. Rutledge will be checking in constantly to make sure that those he loves are near-at-hand…he will just be “wanting to make sure of you.”

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind “Pooh!” he whispered “Yes Piglet?” “Nothing” said Piglet, taking Poohs paw “I just wanted to make sure of you.”

Down deep…don’t we all want to “make” sure of those we love? Sure that they will always be there for us? …Because the reality of life is that no one can be there forever for us and it is quite unsettling, not just for children but for adults, also.

That is why it is so important to instill God’s Everlasting Presence in our children so they grow up realizing that they are never alone with God in their lives!

We understand completely the quote: “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.” ~Winnie the Pooh (attributed to Winnie the Pooh but not found in any works)

For this new grandchild and my other adorable three grandchildren…I think I would have this same Pooh saying on each bedroom wall…because it is how I feel about each one.

And how I love having adventures with my grandchildren…it gives me the chance to be a child again and play with total abandonment.

Eva Cate’s pre-school is out this week since ECDC is located at the College of Charleston and aligns with its schedule… and this week is Spring Break for the school. Eva Cate was scheduled to go to another facility and wasn’t too enthused. So Mandy and I talked and I picked her up yesterday after school and we had a spend-the night party last night.

Today we are planning a girls’ day out…to shop and eat out and just have fun together….an adventure with my oldest grandchild. I will have some pictures of our “adventures” tomorrow.

Here are some snapshots taken picking her up and arriving at Boo Boo’s for our evening of fun together….

“The biggest adventure we can ever live is to live the adventures of our dreams.” (Winfrey) This is my hope for all my grandchildren…to live out their dreams and “never settle” for anything less…even being the Lorax for Dr. Seuss’s birthday and wearing glass slippers forever.

With the Cinderella movie about to come out….a girl must be prepared with her glass slippers.

Dr. Seuss shares his birthday with W.T., Eva Cate’s granddad so she drew him a birthday picture….while holding hands with little Jake…quite talented!

*** Today is my 1ooth post since returning November 25….thanks to all of you from the bottom of heart for returning each day to “make sure of me.” I appreciate it more than you can imagine! You loyal readers provide me the security of “making sure of you.”