It was a pretty exciting day yesterday with the arrival of our second grandson, Sawyer. I think my daughter in law said it best….I am smitten with him. He is the first of three grandchildren that we are going to be blessed with over the next few months. While we were all together for Thanksgiving last week my sons asked me what we were going to do next year with three more grandchildren running around and my reply was, “just love and spoil them, of course!”
I have decided that being a grandma is probably one of the best jobs in the whole world. It is all of the fun without some of the hassles. I love being a mom but there is something special about being a grandma. As a grandma you get to have a special relationship with your grandchildren. As grandparents you get to “anti parent” as my children call it. When Mom and Dad say “No” there is a pretty good chance that grandma and grandpa are going to say “Yes” unless it is dangerous to you.
As I cuddled Sawyer in the hospital last night I was remembering my own mom and the relationship that she had with each one of her grandchildren. She made each one of them feel special and took the time for them. That is the type of grandma I want to be. My oldest son remembers her teaching him to drive, because I couldn’t handle it. LOL!! My middle son remembers her taking him for 7-11 slurpees after his allergy shots that I couldn’t leave work to do and my youngest son remembers walking to her house after school for her homemade chocolate chip cookies. Grandparents are great for filling in when parents can’t be there.
I will admit I got a little teary eyed as I held my newest grandson last night and I realized how much he brings to our family and how much we love him already.
It is the best job in the world! I think you're an awesome grandma already.
ReplyDelete