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When Nana found out we were having a boy, off she went....shopping. She could not wait to fill Grant's closet with little boy clothes. They knew her by name at Gymboree.
The bond formed between grandmother and grandchild was so strong. The actual creation of this bond was an amazing experience to observe as a parent. It is one I hope Grant remembers forever.
Because it became more difficult to travel with two small children, Nana made it a priority to come down to visit often. When I would fret about the long drive to and fro with terrible traffic, she would say,"My car just goes on automatic pilot straight to your house." It was obvious this relationship filled her up with so much love she would do anything to spend time with her grandchildren--and that she did.
Nana's nickname for Grant was "Granto." I remember her dear friend, Haig Mahdessian (aka Haigo), came over to her house one day and started singing the "Granto Song." The song was made up on the spot with his deep (and loud) opera voice. It stuck. Granto it was.
Though Grant's current relationship with his Nana has changed due to her disease, my hope is that all of the wonderful memories made between grandmother and grandson are enough to last a lifetime.
The photo above was taken by a friend of mine at the park in La Jolla
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