My Daily Dose

Today's installment of "Things about Jeanette You Never Knew" isn't a big secret—anybody who knows me knows that there is a certain something I need to do every day. Without it, the day is a little more drab and uninspired. What is this daily dose? It's a visit with grandkids.

I have learned that I am a nana who needs those bright eyes and sticky fingers and stamps of the foot and funny sayings to brighten my life. And I am truly, truly grateful to have seven beautiful grandchildren who are such an integral part of the everyday. They make it extraordinary. I am lucky to have my daughter Ashley just down the street, so her kids are just a holler away. And Jared's family also live in town. Some highlights during recent visits:

Sophia is such a smart little whip. She loves watching Disney movies (specifically "Mulan" and "Cinderella.") But sometimes, even she can weary of the princesses—last week, when asked if she wanted to watch one of her favorite movies, she barked out, "No FA-LAN! No Nutella!" It literally made me laugh out loud that she called Cinderalla "Nutella."

And baby JJ continues to make my heart swell with happiness. He's such a cuddly baby and runs with open arms every time he sees me. When I pick him up he smiles and talks to me as if I understand—which is why I couldn't help noticing his recent lingering odor. When I asked Ashley what was up, she admitted that she had switched diapers to a cheaper brand in an effort to save money. The result, she said, was that JJ was constantly sporting a new cologne—one that we dubbed "Hint Of Pee." I cannot tell you how we have laughed and laughed about this sure-to-be-a-hit new eau de toilette "Hint Of Pee." Every time he clambers up on me it makes me giggle all over again.

(P.S. She’s switching back to Huggies!)

Grandkids are like the sun rising and setting in my world—something I enjoy watching, and reflecting on, and being grateful for every new day. What daily dose is a "must" for you?