Milestones in children’s lives are such fleeting moments. Even if you’re around, they’re easy to miss: like first steps, first words or first letters. For us long-distance grandparents, witnessing these precious moments is pretty rare. But, If you’re lucky enough to catch a milestone, it will certainly be memorable. You’ll play it over and over again in your head.

I know, because some months ago, out of the blue, one of those special moments landed right in my lap. Read more