Tea Time

 Since my three brothers all decided to have some children in their "later" years, we have two waves of "kids" in our family.  The first wave ranges from 25 - 31 and the second wave ranges from 10 - 16.  What this has done has created endless fun and adventure for Nana Grammy and Gramps-they have been enjoying grandchildren for the past 31 years!  It benefits us too because the holidays are always full of fun, laughter, and games.  The older girl cousins have become advisors/confidantes to the younger batch of girl cousins.  It is one of the simple pleasures of my life to see my daughter and daughter-in-law as mentors to this crop of amazing young females.  On the occasions that a lot of us are together, the mentors and their mentees disappear for secret meetings.  It's a safe space created for anything to be brought to the table,  It's called "tea time" although I have never seen any tea consumed at these meetings.  I can only hope that the advise given and taken is advantageous for all who are involved.  It warms my heart to see the cousins so comfortable with one another.  This is a quick and rare glimpse at what this secret meeting looks like! (I was only allowed in for a quick second to take this cute pic!)  The girls have formed a bond that will last forever.💗



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