It’s hard for me to imagine that I’m going to be a Grandma since I’m only 47 years old, but in about six weeks from now my first grandchild will be born. We already know it’s going to be a bouncing baby boy, with a name yet to be determined. I say it’s hard for me to imagine becoming a Grandma because I always pictured Grandma’s being much older than I am, wearing those tacky granny dresses around the house, and their gray hair pulled up in a bun. That is sooooo not me!
I mean, aren’t Grandma’s those wonderful OLD women who quite happily spend their time baking cookies they’ve made from scratch, as opposed to just buying a box of Oreo’s at the grocery store? Aren’t Grandma’s usually on their hands and knees digging in flower or vegetable gardens for hours on end? Yeeesh, I don’t even OWN a rocking chair! Oh my gosh, I’m going to be a Grandma and very soon. And to think that I was worried about being too young to be this d*** old before my time because of having to buy reading glasses last year. That is nothing compared to this!
My son and his lovely lady are still trying to decide on the little tyke’s name, and far be it from me to interject any suggestions, having done more than my share of finding suitable names for each of my six rug-rats children. I just hope they don’t saddle the poor kid with some goofy-girly name like Leslie, Tracy or Ashley. Oh the horror!
I’m simply beside myself with anticipation of holding the little guy, and I certainly must verify he was blessed with all ten fingers and ten toes. I think becoming a grandma is going to be great fun, especially since I can hand him right back to the parents when in serious need of a diaper change or starts getting very fussy. I get the privilege of spoiling him rotten, keeping him dressed in the cutest clothes, and not having the responsibilities that go with being the actual parent. Having someone like ME for a Grandma will ensure he’ll learn that, while I may have suddenly been ushered into the world of OLD people, Grandma’s are also very COOL.
Hmm, since I’m going to be a Grandma soon, I wonder if this means that I’m now too old to put on my dancing shoes and go clubbin’? Nah, nothing can stop me from doing that! Update: I’ve just started a brand new Grandma Blog called Grandma Stories, where I share Grandma stories about being a grandma.
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Being a grandparent is very, very cool. You get to enjoy the kiddies, and then you or they go home.
Now THAT’S what I’m talking about! haha I get to have all the fun and not have to deal with any of the other stuff. Whoooohoooo!
Congratulations! My oldest is old enough and married to have a child but, I am still not a grandmother. Sometimes I would like to be but, I know that they are not ready. When I had my first, my mother was not ready to be a grandmother and the name that she came up with was Nana, she didn’t think that it sounded as old as “grandmother”. I have picked the name Nona (no na).
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Hi Mandy,
Oh My Gosh! I hadn’t even thought about what I might be called. I don’t wanna be called “grandma”….it just sounds…….old.
Maybe “G-Ma”! haha
Very cool … I hope I have at least 10 or so more years before I get to experience the pleasures of grandparenting. That said, I agree with Hungry Mother, it sure does sound fun to get to be the one who spoils them, then sends them home.
Todd
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Todd, I didn’t think I’d become a G-Ma for quite some time, like maybe when I was 60+ yrs old.
But I agree it probably be quite fun.
Congrats Grandma!
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Well do not feel bad.. I am 48 and expecting my first grandbaby on November 21. I can not wait. I have been ready for this for quite sometime. I was a teen mom, yes, that’s right I had my daughter Heather at the age of 16. I feel I raised her up right, she has a great job, awesome hubby, and a house. I also have a 23 year old, and a 11 year old . My husband is her step dad, BUT the only father she ever knew. And he is almost as excited as I am. Most mu friends are grandparents already so i was feeling out of the loop, I mean my one friend has 6 yes that’s right 6 grand kids already and she’s only 54. ( She has 4 kids, all married and all parents) I do feel young, I still love my heavy metal music, and concerts, my hubby’s Harley, and still skateboard with my son. I think the role of grandma has changed as the baby boomers refuse to grow up. I know I do! But I am very excited, and the baby is Due right after my Birthday which is the 13th of November.. so a little early would be great!
Hi Holly, the little guy has been born but I’ve yet to meet him since his mom lives a few states away from me now. The kids did split up after all (I don’t know why and it’s really none of my business anyway), but I’m working on my plans to go see him very soon.
I am sorry to hear the kids broke up. I hope with all the technology we have you have been able to see the lil one. But I know its not the same as getting to actually hold him. I hope the days till you get to see him fly by.. Oh and don’t feel bad about the reading glasses.. I have been using them for 5 years! and every year I have to get stronger ones. I blame it on all the homework I had to help my kids with! hehe.