Today, he’s an image in our hearts.
Tomorrow he’ll be here for us to gaze upon,
to hold, to cherish, to love forever…
He’ll be a prince among princesses,
he’ll rule his kingdom and our souls…
We promise to guide him, to support him,
to be his anchor when he drifts…
For we are his family and we will welcome
him as if he were a loved one who has returned…
Today, he’s already in our hearts.
~ Nana ~
For Luke, April 28, 2009
Welcome, Luke Daniel

8 lbs 7 oz, 20 inches
11:04 a.m.
April 29, 2009

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a poem here on Nana’s Corner…or anything else. Between planning a baby shower for our oldest daughter (just 3 days before baby’s arrival), helping with wedding plans for our son (just 31 days after baby’s arrival), and keeping ahead of my students as the school year nears its end – there hasn’t been much time to think about Nana’s Corner. But, today I do have a poem to share with you. The poem is one I used for the wedding rehearsal dinner invitations. (see below)
At …

Cooking with children helps the young ones feel included in the adult driven Easter preparations. Cooking with grandchildren helps create a stronger bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Cooking with children can be a lot of fun if carefully planned.

Be mindful of temperatures. Either allow time to cool the mixture below or work with it yourself, finding other steps for your grandchild to help.
Designate which steps your grandchild or grandchildren will each be responsible.
Explain each task and then have them repeat the directions back to you – emphasize safety rules.
Divide the …

My granddaughters love to sing and dance, especially when our family gets together for holiday fun so this year, after dinner, they’ll be performing the Easter poems found below. Before dinner, Nana and Poppy will hide Easter eggs for a children’s Easter Egg hunt. (Outside for nice weather and inside for not so nice weather.) Then the girls will hide Easter eggs for the adults to find. (It gives the girls something fun to do while Easter dinner is being prepared and also gets everyone out of the kitchen!)

Easter Egg Hunt Fun Tips:

Use plastic Easter …

Peter Cottontail
 - Beatrix Potter
Here comes Peter Cottontail,
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail,
Hippity, hoppity,
Easter’s on its way.
Bringin’ every girl and boy Baskets full of Easter joy,
Things to make your Easter bright and gay.
He’s got jelly beans for Tommy,
Colored eggs for sister Sue,
There’s an orchid for your Mommy
And an Easter bonnet, too.
Oh! here comes Peter Cottontail,
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail,
Hippity hoppity,
Happy Easter day.
Here comes Peter Cottontail,
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail,
Look at him stop,
and listen to him say:
“Try to do the things you should.”
Maybe if you’re extra good,
He’ll roll lots of Easter eggs your way.
You’ll …