I'm too young to be a grandma
For most women, much of our lives are spent devoted to looking forward to, or being a mom. We start early, playing with dolls and dreaming of being a “mommy.” We may take time out for college and a career, but the thought is always there that motherhood is something we want to achieve.And then it happens. That beautiful day when a child is placed in our arms, whether through birth, or adoption, or even as a foster parent. We officially become a Mom!
From that moment on, things change. Every waking moment is spent with the health and happiness of that child in mind. But with that comes the endless struggle to provide food, shelter, clothes…..and the list goes on. It’s hard work!
Fast forward 20 years or so and your son or daughter tells you that you are about to be a grandma. Wow!
I think the initial reaction is, “I’m too young to be a grandma!” But then it sinks in, that the cycle is about to repeat itself and that a new little life is about to complete the family circle.
Then, once again, a small miracle is placed in our arms, and we are “grandmom.” But it is different this time. We are not responsible for food or clothes or shelter. We are responsible for constant, unconditional LOVE.
We all love our children, but there is just something so special about a grandchild. No one I have talked to can actually put into words the special feeling that goes with being a grandparent, but it is there.
I can’t describe what happened to my heart when those tiny fingers wrapped around mine, when I heard those first soft sighs when a bottle of warm milk was offered, when that tiny body snuggled against me for a nap.
Even now, as the grandchildren that I see most are approaching their second birthday, that feeling hasn’t diminished. I can’t wait to see them, to feel those little arms around my neck, the soft kisses against my cheek, the giggles as we play hide and seek, and the snuggle time as we read a book or watch the 100th episode of Barney or Elmo.
I haven’t seen them for four days, but I’ll see them tomorrow. It’s sure to be another sunny day!