Parenting
You know you’ve embraced the role of Grandma when:
- Your daughter calls in distress, sharing that the toddlers have transformed the bathroom into a splash zone. Instead of panicking, you ask her to send pictures and find yourself laughing uncontrollably. (When your own kids did this, you locked yourself in the bathroom, overwhelmed.)
- Your grandchild requests Cheetos for breakfast, and you enthusiastically agree, justifying it with the fact that they must contain cheese—after all, cheese is dairy and good for strong bones. (Your children had to stick to oatmeal or eggs every morning.)
- When your grandchild innocently tells the mail carrier, “Grandma has old boobs,” you beam with pride, thinking, “At least she’s referring to me!” (You certainly didn’t find it amusing when your kids said similar things.)
- When the phone rings and it’s your fourteen-month-old grandchild babbling away, you feel as if the Pope is on the line—this is even more special.
- Your daughter shares a story about a wild twenty-minute temper tantrum in the grocery store, and instead of sympathy, you want all the juicy details and can’t help but laugh at the little one’s fiery spirit. (This was far from amusing when your kids threw tantrums.)
- Snuggling in a single bed with your granddaughter feels like unwrapping the best Christmas gift. Waking up to her bright-eyed smile is pure joy. (When your own kids shared your bed, mornings were more like wrestling matches with a grizzly bear.)
- You find yourself singing silly songs repeatedly throughout the day, mastering all the accompanying dance moves. (With your kids, you’d have turned off the music after just a few rounds.)
- You start to appreciate the little things, like spotting tree frogs, ants, and fireflies, as delightful surprises. (When your kids were younger, you were too busy to notice, often swatting them away.)
- Looking back at those chaotic years brings a tear to your eye, as you realize how much you miss those times—they truly were the best days of your life.
Once you resonate with these moments, it’s official: you are a Grandma.
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In summary, embracing the role of Grandma is about finding joy in the little things, celebrating the chaos of parenting from a new perspective, and cherishing every moment spent with your grandchildren.