5 things I've learned this week
Friday, October 26, 2012 
While visiting my grandsons this past week, I've learned a thing or two. Or five.
1. The desert climate isn't unbearable all the time. In fact, I've rather enjoyed the weather this past week, as the highs were in the low 80s or below. I was out walking in the sunshine with my grandsons while everyone back home—including Mickey and Lyla, my dogs and usual walking companions—braved freezing temps and snow flurries.
2. I'm an old lady. At least in the eyes of my oldest grandson. I first thought Bubby's comments on my age were random silliness. As they added up, though, there was no denying he considers me an old woman. Examples:
- As I mentioned a few days ago on Facebook, regarding a conversation about Halloween costumes — Bubby: What are you gonna be for Halloween, Gramma? Gramma (not planning on dressing up and having to think quickly of SOMEthing): I'm gonna be an old lady. Bubby: So like you already are?
- When he and I headed to the grocery store in Megan's car last night, he let me know as we backed out of the garage, "This is a fast car, Gramma—even when old ladies are driving."
- During a discussion of Reese's candy bars, he decided I pronounce it funny. "That's okay," he consoled me. "That's how old women say it."
3. Those grocery carts with an attached play car at the front are a pain to drive. Bubby wanted to ride in the car as we shopped. When I first said no, he answered with, "I understand." Which naturally made me give in. It was my first time driving one, as my daughters never rode in those. In fact, I don't think those were around when my girls were little. They're a true pain in the <cuss> to steer because they're so long. Yes, I had a few fender-benders. But Bubby enjoyed the bumper car action without complaint. I'm not positive I can say the same about the other shoppers.
4. I'm no longer a light sleeper. I was once a light sleeper, awaking at the slightest sound as I kept an ear out for my daughters—for safety's sake when they were little, to bust them on being out past curfew when older. Not anymore. Mac has had trouble sleeping of late, screaming off and on throughout the night in the room right next to where I'm sleeping, yet I learned of his restless times only when Megan or Preston mentioned it each morning.
5. Even old ladies (see No. 2 above) get nervous about meeting new friends. I'm meeting my bloggy friend Connie from Family Home and Life for the first time in real life this morning. That said, I'm also looking forward to it as I learned a long time ago—not this week—that old ladies still like making and meeting new friends, too, despite the nerves.
Today's question:
What have you learned this week?
Reader Comments (17)
haha...great list. I've never tried 1 and 3, but count me in on 2, 4, and 5...and have a fun time with Connie!
I've learned this week that I'm just never going to be 'baking' Grandmother. I'm feeling a twinge of guilt and hoping this won't land my Grandkids in therapy.
You have me smiling over my morning tea! (I've driven one of those car carts- a wrenching experience!)
PS meant to tell you I like the new "briefs" in the Header.
LOL! I'm nervous too! I thought that was something only I had issues with ;) See you soon!
Out of the mouths of babes! Nut not just my grandchild, when my daughter told me she couldn't b elieve she would be 35 next year recently, I replied how do you think I feel at 68.
"Oh but you have been old for ages!" she replied
I can remember Amara having a complete meltdown when she was about 2 -- when all of the special shopping carts were in use! Jenna removed the screaming child from the store until she could settle down!
As for what I've learned this week... I can't think of a darned thing! Hope you and Connie have a blast! We want photos!!!
Hey, Lisa..."consider the source" is operative here; to a four-year-old, anybody over six is old.
I've learned I don't like snow, grey days, and cold any better just because I've seen so much of it; it's never new nor exciting. I've always said, "Living IN a snow-globe is a lot different from just
LOOKING at one."
I love your post and pictures this morning! It's so funny what comes out of a 4 yr old's mouth.
What I've learned this week......I'm so far behind in techie stuff.
Have fun with Connie.
Love your list.
Always thought those cars looked tough, now I have learned that they are...it's been a quiet week.
Thanks for the laugh! The first time someone called me "mam," I was terribly upset. Then my daughter said, "well, you are old."
Those moments tend to stick with you.
Loved your post - my six-year old grandson told me las night I wasn't 'that old yet.' Hope you and Connie have a good meeting - which I could be there along with some of our other 'grandma bloggers.' I learned this week I'm stronger than I thought. after dealing with a health crisis in my family. Now I just have to be strong as we move forward into a new routine.
Ahhh from the mouths of babes....so cute. So funny. Hope you had a fun visit with your new IRL friend. You're right - we "old" ladies still enjoy meeting new friends.
Well I guess I learned that even though I love my other grandma blogger friends to pieces and always wish the best for them, I can still be ENVIOUS that they got to meet and I wasn't there too! We need a tax-deductable grandma blogger convention! Somewhere warm! I know! Either Kc's or Connie's backyard in January!
And btw, Lisa, those pictures of Mac and Bubby and the "old lady" story are precious!
Oh #3, I can relate to that. Those are a pain to drive. It's like you have to compensate for driving a luxury kart. This is a great list.
Dear Old Lisa
Glad you are having fun out there! :)
Dear Old Lisa
Glad you are having fun out there! :)