Monday, September 12, 2011

a rocking survey

I've just come through one of the busiest times I can remember and have been feeling just a bit exhausted. Thus, when at a shower at my DIL's house this weekend, I didn't mind at all taking our new grandson out on the porch to rock him to sleep. It was a spectacular fall day ... no humidity, mild temperatures, blue skies filled with fluffy clouds. Littlest One snuggled into my arms and his eyes got heavy. Such peace! It was just the rest that I needed.

There was an annual festival going on just a few blocks from the house and people parked wherever they could. As I rocked I enjoyed watching people walk by headed to or from the festival. I counted over 100 passing by the porch. I began to take note of who noticed the baby and who did not. Who smiled and who spoke ... and ended up with an unofficial count. I'd say 75% either smiled, spoke, or somehow acknowledged the sweet baby I was holding in this order: children, women, families, and lastly, (sorry) men. Who can resist a baby?
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12 comments:

  1. From the Kitchen7:55 AM

    A rocking chair + a front porch + a lovely day + a sweet baby to snuggle with = perfection!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  2. Tanna8:17 AM

    That is not only rest, but food for the soul!! Oh, how precious it is to hold a sleeping babe... plus, a rocker and a perfect day!

    I do find it interesting how many people respond to babies! They are like joy-magnets. Tells you something about the ones who do not respond positively. LOL! Glad you caught a moment of rest and soul food. blessings ~ tanna

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  3. Tammy@Beatrice Banks9:02 AM

    That is a gorgeous porch! I can't imagine anything more peaceful than sitting there with a sleeping baby!

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  4. Pondside10:13 AM

    That's like a porch from an old musical - what a wonderful place to rest and hold a grandchild. Bliss!

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  5. Staci10:38 AM

    That sounds NICE! You should have asked one of them to bring you back a sweet treat on their way back to their car :)

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  6. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures2:39 PM

    Yep! Bonnie said it best. I love rocking and people watching from a front porch. Interesting survey! :) Hope your day is great. Tammy

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  7. On Crooked Creek3:45 PM

    Podso,
    Rocking a grandchild...a grandson has to be a bit of Heaven on Earth...that porch looks divine!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  8. Judith @ Lavender Cottage3:50 PM

    Hi Podso
    I remember well the days of rocking our grands to sleep and found it so peaceful.
    Interesting survey, I like to people watch too.
    Judith

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  9. Pamela Gordon4:18 PM

    How special to rock your new grandson in such a beautiful spot. I love rockers on verandas. I'm glad so many people acknowledged you and the baby. I know I would. Enjoy your cuddle times. Blessings, Pamela

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  10. RURAL 5:53 PM

    A perfectly entertaining moment. A baby, a rocker, and a time to people watch.

    Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

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  11. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti3:06 PM

    I cherished the moment I was able to rock my 5 and a half old grandson to sleep on my recent visit to Colorado, Podso. He struggled to stay awake and not miss anything, just like his daddy did many years ago...lol A grand baby is such a wonderful gift to hold and rock.

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  12. Kathleen8:14 AM

    Wonderful, not much better than that! Congratulations and God bless your new grandson! A blessing for sure.

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