I’m really starting to learn how to be a stay-at-home Grandma. Oh, you’ve never heard of a stay-at-home Grandma? Well, it’s simple really. We are Grandma’s who, for whatever reason, have left the traditional work force to stay at home and take care of our grandchildren.
I have the joy of caring for my twin grandchildren, Mach and Mari. Their mommy is in school 3 days a week so I stay home to take care of them. It’s kind of like being a stay-at-home mom, but since I’m grandma, things are a little different than when I raised my 2 kids.
This time around I am getting a chance to see things differently. I’m no so worried about “doing it wrong” as I am making sure they kids know about love and being loved and having happy memories. I’m not afraid either, not like I was when the kids were little. I spent those first years learning about being a parent afraid if I made a mistake the kids were turn out so messed up and everyone would know it was my fault. I know differently now. I can make mistakes and the kids can still turn out okay.
This time around I can laugh with them and smile, not freak out over things I didn’t understand. I know not to worry about every little bump and bruise because they are children and that is what children do. I know it’s okay to wait a moment to see if they cry or are really hurt before rushing in to pick them up since sometimes they don’t even realize it might have hurt.
Stay-at-home Grandma isn’t a bad gig. I wear out faster than I did the first time around, but that’s okay. I’m actually starting to get into a shape other than round and I am eating healthier since I’m making sure they are eating properly and we are doing more activities together.
I think I’ll keep doing it for now. The hugs and kisses every day, all day, are worth it!
