My first shrine visit was a great success and I was on my best behavior. These past two days I have been doing really well at behaving myself at new places and in front of new people. I was even good during the car ride. I kind of hit my limit the last ten minutes of our 30 minute car ride back home and I started crying. But that was to be expected. It was my feeding time and I had been using all my energy to be on my best behavior. Once we got home we rushed inside to feed me. To my surprise, Ojiisan and my aunt followed. We were all going to have lunch together, (even though I was actually eating before everyone).
With a full stomach and after changing into something more comfortable, I was in a really good mood. That’s when Ojiisan held me for the first time. We bonded instantly. We just stared at each other for a really long time. I had a strange look of seriousness on my face. I studied his face, committing it to memory and he just looked back at me, talking to me. I did not cry at all. We enjoyed our moment with everyone else looking on.
I could tell that he adores me, after all, I am his first grandchild. We were all very happy that our first meeting went so well. I look forward to the many future meetings as well!