Wrapped

A few days after my granddaughter was born a friend of mine texted me and asked me if I was wrapped? At first I was not sure what she was referring to for that is all it said.  "Are you wrapped?" So I said "Yes." Then a few hours later as I was holding this precious bundle I knew what she meant and yes I was completely wrapped- my heart was so full of love for her and my life seemed complete again.
How can one little baby get so many people wrapped so that they are willing to drop everything just to be with her? No, I am not that bad; I still do my homework, go to work, and spend time away from her. To be honest though I am not the only one though that is "wrapped." My parents, who live only 80 miles away could not come see us; by us I mean me and the kids, but maybe 2-3 times a year for the last thirteen years have been here more times in the last month I am amazed. They are wrapped too.
They arrived this morning to take this little bundle and her mother to their house for an extended visit. Until lately the visits are around only a few hours. They quickly informed me in their not so humorous way that they were not bringing them back on the anticipated day. My daughter looked at me with that quiet reassuring way of hers that said "We will be back. Don't worry Mom." The look on their faces as they seen how much stuff had to go with them for this visit was not a deterrent as hoped.  They have been looking forward to this visit as much as I have been dreading them leave. Already the house seems empty and too quiet. My arms feel empty and yes I feel a little teary as I am thinking about them.
"Am I wrapped?" Yes I am. I do not mind sharing my family-really I don't. I am the grandmother and I should relish this time to have my life back as it was but as I look around all I see is how my house should be filled with her little grunts and groans. The swing should be going and my ears should be listening for her.
I love my parents and am glad they are getting to spent this time with the baby. I am grateful for the time to get a chance to get my homework done and hopefully ahead. I have so much to do so I should get to it.
Time to wrap my mind around the things to be done.