What Gramma has learned so far
We're a little over halfway through the visit with Bubby, Baby Mac, and Megan, and there's quite a bit this grandma has learned in just the few days we've had together so far:
1. Amusement park rides really are not a thing of Gramma's past, as she's willing to ride anything and everything her grandson wants to go on, no matter how high or scary or rickety it may be. As long as said grandson is the right height, of course.
2. That said, three in a row is definitely Gramma's limit for rides that go round and round and round and round...riding or watching.
3. Bribery and providing dipping and covering options of any and every sort—from ketchup to chocolate to peanut butter, syrup, and more—will not make a child eat if he or she doesn't want to eat.
4. Driving 45 minutes and paying $.55 per pound for a warty pumpkin picked from the field really is worth it after all.
5. Gramma is willing to fork out $.50 to squish a penny and have it marked with a tourist stamp.
6. Baby GloWorms aren't just for babies.
7. When a child sneezes in the hot tub while sharing it with Gramma, said Gramma is not above using her bare hand to clear the child's face of green snot before it lands in the water, no matter how squeamish and disgusted she previously would have been by such a thing.
8. Sometimes schedules don't matter at all.
9. Sometimes a clear floor, bath tub, kitchen counter, couch, and bed don't matter at all, especially when it's boys' toys and baby stuff keeping things cluttered.
10. Sometimes stats, emails, tweets, status updates, and Klout don't matter at all, either, especially when it's boys and baby matters keeping Gramma from the computer.
Today's fill-in-the-blank:
What I've learned so far this week is ______________.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Reader Comments (11)
What I've learned so far this week is that I still have a lot to learn.
Your post just put a huge smile on my face. Loved reading about your 10 lessons. #7 kind of grossed me out, but obviously emergency action was required and no time to call for assistance!!
Glad you're having a great time, Gramma...hope the rest of the visit is as much fun.
In regard to #1, I just proved that this weekend, although the ride I went on was a lot less rickety looking.
Sure looks like you are having a wonderful time! Enjoy every moment -- all the other stuff will still be there waiting for you when the Important Stuff is gone...
I've learned just how happy I can get knowing how happy YOU are with your visitors and how happy it will make me to see them for a little while later today.
Your values are firmly in place and very sound! What I learned this week- that I can be affected by the death of a man whom I don't know personally but who has helped shape my life.
Your post made me chuckle out loud this morning...sounds like everyone is having a great time!
What I've learned this week is....life is too short to worry about what other people think.
Those are the best kinds of things to learn! Glad you're having such a wonderful time. :)
What I've learned (or at least what I've been reminded of) this week is that getting out in nature soothes the soul and lifts the spirit.
What I've learned so far this week is I can continue to be amazed by how much I adore my son. (And clear counter tops, floors, etc. are a thing of the past!)
What I learned this week is that you're a hell of a good sport gramma. Good for you. I wish I could go back to those times. Whether the boys remember these times or not, they'll remember the relationship with gramma and it will be the foundation of a life long love.
I am struck by Bubby's self confidence and happiness. He is such a cutie! I am so glad you are having a great time and sharing it with us!
This is the good stuff.
I so enjoy reading about the good times you have the the boys!
What I've learned so far this week is that I need more sleep than I used to. I'm not as young as I used to be!