Grandma 101
I’ve been a parent for decades.
I’ve been a grandparent for 7+ years, eight times over.
Wouldn’t you think that by now I’d have learned a thing or two about contradictory messages and rhetorical questions? Well, no. I haven’t.
For example, just this morning IN MY CAR I handed chocolate covered doughnuts to my my 2 and 3-year old grandsons as I said, “Now don’t make a mess.”
What?
Chocolate. Kids. Car. Contradiction.
Then I actually found myself saying, as I detected the chocolate paradise via the rearview mirror, “Are you guys making a mess back there?”
Ah… a question to which no logical answer is expected.
Can someone offer me some training?
LOL… Catch 22 huh? I catch myself doing that quite often. Don’t make a mess with your snack… well why let them eat in the living room mommy. OH well they are only little once right?
I say you don’t need any training.. I’m sure you are a pretty rocking Grandma
You let them EAT THEM IN THE CAR?
yeah, you’re crazy LOL Only grandparents get away with that kind of thing.
I find myself yelling over the yelling to tell them to stop yelling.
Huh? LOL
Glaze donuts.
LOL! Am I the only one that had to look at the photo for about ten minutes before figuring out what it was? Yes…I thought so.
(Why does my mind always go THERE)
Oh Jane! I’m sure they loved you for allowing them to do that! =)
Sharon, I just wanted to say you are an awesome lady, mom and grandma, daughter, sister and friend. Those in your life are blessed to have you.
I pray your day is filled with all that you seek.
lol! When will we learn? I actually let myself believe that a popcicle while all dressed up wouldn’t be a problem for my 3 & 5 year olds if they just stayed in their chairs. I wish I had had my camera.
Old fashioned donuts, no powder.