Nana's Cookies

Remember those precious memories of summers spent with your grandparents as a child? Every day seemed a bit slower than the rest of the year, filled with cooking smells, the laughter and the click of your grandmothers knitting needles, and a general feeling joy. The image that stands out among all others: your grandparents in the morning or evening, side by side, he drank his coffee, her knitting a blanket, a scarf or a hat, both in their Amish rockers.

Your favorite moment of the day was when both of them were there on their chairs, telling stories of how they met during the war, stories of your mother when she was your age. " Sit them in your own Amish rocker, sipping iced milk and snack bars in an oatmeal Nana. The smooth curves of the president have been like a gigantic hand, you use.

Perhaps your grandmother had knitted two pillows, one for the seat and the other for the back, and you snuggle up against them and wait to fall asleep to the sound of their voices.

Your grandparent Amish rockers were twins mahogany, black and shiny, yours is a light oak color, and about two thirds the size of theirs. Your grandfather had a local craftsman to make yours for you, custom size. You'll get your third birthday, and although you do not remember the anniversary, you do not remember a time when you did not have your rocker.

The Next Generation
As you pack your suitcase girl and wear down, your phone rings. It's your father lets you know he has received your rocker down from the attic, and your mom just cleaned with soap timber Nice. It is ready for the girl's first trip of the summer at her grandparents, ANDS you know it will be the construction of some of the best memories you have, and you are sure the Amish rockers will role in these recollections.