Sharon — July 23, 2008 at 5:57 pm

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?

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Author: Sharon taught high school English/Reading for 30 years, and now celebrates each day writing, biking, swimming, running and enjoying her family. Mom experience? How about 4 children and 9 grandchildren. On Sharon's 57th birthday (10/6/09), she embarked on a project she calls "57 in 52"... trying 57 out-of-the-box or unique experiences in one year. In her 58th year, she ran her first marathon. This year, at 59, she's working on her first rap song!

8 Comments

  • Jen @ One Moms World July 23, 2008 10:02 pm

    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 :)

  • Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You July 23, 2008 11:53 pm

    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

  • BlondeBlogger July 24, 2008 3:14 am

    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)

  • louann July 24, 2008 7:52 am

    Oh Jane! I’m sure they loved you for allowing them to do that! =)

  • Nadine July 24, 2008 8:43 am

    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.

  • Karen July 24, 2008 11:16 pm

    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.

  • Connie June 5, 2009 5:52 pm

    Old fashioned donuts, no powder.