grandparents
Becoming a grandparent makes getting older something to look forward to - all the fun of parenting, without the hassle.
S'mores Summer Day
Waves from the lake lapping onto the shores. Picking up sticks and twigs among the lilacs, pines, and oaks. Then bringing them towards the fire pit for the nights campfire. My older cousin gathering sticks that are slightly deeper in the woods, along with helping to set up a few logs. The adults talking among themselves, setting up a few tents, a few chuckles can be heard from a joke or story that had happened from the months prior. While a few go in and out of the cabin, getting everything set for the next few days.
Ashley TenoldPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesRemembrances of Corned Beef Hash
The coolest thing just happened. I’m working on a jewelry project and after re-shaping some sterling silver wire with a torch, I had to let it “pickle” – that is, rest in a weak acid bath to clean up any heat discoloration. While I waited, I went up to the attic where we have our extra storage to get a roll of paper towels. There’s a little cubby hole in the wall at the top of the stairs that we hadn’t yet looked in after my husband and I moved into my grandparents' old apartment, upstairs from the one I grew up in and where my mom still lives. Just for kicks I decided to open the door and see if there was anything in there. Mostly it was just junk – scraps of wallpaper and a jar of dried-up wallpaper paste that’s probably older than I am.
Randi O'Malley SmithPublished 2 years ago in Families- Top Story - June 2022
Harvest
The sun had not even begun to crest the horizon when I heard the clang of pans in the kitchen, followed by the crack and sizzle of eggs frying. Grandma Nellie did not even try to be quiet. She wasn’t too used to having others in the house. Besides, it wouldn’t be long before MaNet, her daughter and my grandmother, would creep into the bedroom to gently rouse my brother and me. The smell of bread toasting to a near black wafted like lit charcoal across the bed linens and was quickly replaced by the sweet, salty scent of bologna hitting the cast iron.
Andrew Forrest BakerPublished 2 years ago in Families Why Do Grandpa Always Tell The Same Stories
“When I lived in Segovia...”, “When I was in America...”, “When I worked on the train...” This is how many older people begin to narrate pieces of their history, between nostalgia and hope to find someone to listen to them. But sometimes it's not easy, because history repeats itself over and over again and they end up always telling the same thing.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesTo The Grandpa I Miss in Heaven, I Think About You Everyday
Dear papa, I’m not going to lie, these past months have been hard without you. It’s been hard not being able to run to you about my great news or when I need advice. It’s been a struggle not being able to show you my growth in painting and not being able to run to you with a new one to show you. There aren’t enough words in the English dictionary to explain how much I love and miss you, just know I do. The glue of our entire family is gone, and I don’t think that pain will ever go away.
Juliet PerilloPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesSecond Time Around
It began with a simple visit. One which I will remember for all eternity. One which will stick in my mind and heart forever.
Margaret BrennanPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesAnywhere Angel
I remember when I was younger she used to give me the best bubble baths and mix the best chocolate milk. She let me watch Casper the Friendly Ghost over and over. She even included me when she watched Michelle Kwan ice skate. I had no clue what I was watching and to be honest, she probably didn’t either. I just remember watching her, watch Michelle twist and turn and say things like “she look so angelic.”
Ashley AdkinsPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesGrandma's Ring
Lilly and her grandma were always so close, they had a special kind of bond with each other, Lilly loved her grandma more than anything and her grandma loved Lilly just as much. It was easy to see just how strong of a bond Lilly had with her grandma because when Lilly would go to visit her grandma would dote over Lilly, grandma always had some early morning running to do so naturally Lilly would go with her, and anytime grandma would go to the mall she would always buy an outfit for Lilly or if Lilly saw something she could not live without well grandma could not resist buying it for Lilly. Grandma always had a bowl full of Lilly's favorite candy sitting out whenever Lilly would visit, they would take naps together while watching grandma's favorite soap operas and Lilly would curl up on the floor with a big, square, fluffy pillow and an Afghan and granny would be in her recliner, then granny would save some small easy chores for Lilly to do upon her arrival and Lilly just loved doing them for her. Lilly has had wonderful times with her favorite grandma. Grandma loved to surprise Lilly with little things like some old costume jewelry that she had from when her mom passed away, or some little nick knack that she had sitting in one of her drawers from some mail-in contest or something although the trinkets did not really mean much and certainly was not worth any value that did not matter to Lilly it was the look of happiness and joy on her grandma's face when she would find one of those trinkets and give it to Lilly. It was a look like it just made grandma so happy and proud that she had something to give her little Lilly. Upon one of Lilly's visits, her grandma told her to go into her bedroom and look through the jewelry box on her dresser and if Lilly found anything she liked then she could have it. So, Lilly did just that but not before she stopped for a minute to think to herself how much this meant to her because grandma had never offered her any real jewelry before. As Lilly was looking through all the necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings Lilly stumbled upon a dainty gold ring that had a small red ruby on the left side, a bigger red ruby in the middle, and another small red ruby on the right side then there was a cluster of small diamonds on each side of the small rubies. It had a thin band and made of 14 K gold. It was the most beautiful ring of all the jewelry, and it just so happened to be Lilly's birthstone, so Lilly slipped it on the ring finger of her right hand it took a little effort though but the ring fits nicely. As Lilly just stood there staring at this ring, she could not help but think to herself, " it sure is a good thing I like this ring because now that I got it on, I do not think I could get it back off." And with a smile, she walked out of her grandma's room and proudly showed her grandma what she had found. Grandma with a big grin on her face said to Lilly "oh good. Now let me tell you the story of that ring." Grandma takes a deep breath and with tears in her eyes she says, "your grandpa bought me this ring one year for my birthday, he went right down to the jewelry store and picked it out for me." And noticing the tears in grandma's eyes, made Lilly start to cry too. See grandpa had been gone from them for just three short months by now and the sadness and grief were still strong in everybody's hearts. Hearing grandma's story about that ring took the sentimental value skyrocket from special to nothing could ever mean more to Lilly than to proudly wear that ring, and Lilly did just that. She never once took that ring off her finger, not even to shower or wash dishes. That ring was now as permanent on her finger as her skin was. With grandpa being gone now Lilly missed him so very much as he was Lilly's favorite grandpa. So, knowing where this ring had come from any time Lilly would start to miss her grandpa she would stare at her ring and spin it on her finger until she felt better. Lilly had that ring for about 5 years when her grandma went home to reunite with grandpa. Now when she feels sad or misses them both she stares at her ring and spins it on her finger. To Lilly that is confirmation that within this ring her grandma and grandpa will never leave her side, they will always be there with her as she will always be wearing her grandma's ring. Lilly and her grandma were always so close, they had a special kind of bond with each other, Lilly loved her grandma more than anything and her grandma loved Lilly just as much. It was easy to see just how strong of a bond Lilly had with her grandma because when Lilly would go to visit her grandma would dote over Lilly, grandma always had some early morning running to do so naturally Lilly would go with her, and anytime grandma would go to the mall she would always buy an outfit for Lilly or if Lilly saw something she could not live without well grandma could not resist buying it for Lilly. Grandma always had a bowl full of Lilly's favorite candy sitting out whenever Lilly would visit, they would take naps together while watching grandma's favorite soap operas and Lilly would curl up on the floor with a big, square, fluffy pillow and an Afghan and granny would be in her recliner, then granny would save some small easy chores for Lilly to do upon her arrival and Lilly just loved doing them for her. Lilly has had wonderful times with her favorite grandma. Grandma loved to surprise Lilly with little things like some old costume jewelry that she had from when her mom passed away, or some little nick knack that she had sitting in one of her drawers from some mail-in contest or something although the trinkets did not really mean much and certainly was not worth any value that did not matter to Lilly it was the look of happiness and joy on her grandma's face when she would find one of those trinkets and give it to Lilly. It was a look like it just made grandma so happy and proud that she had something to give her little Lilly. Upon one of Lilly's visits, her grandma told her to go into her bedroom and look through the jewelry box on her dresser and if Lilly found anything she liked then she could have it. So, Lilly did just that but not before she stopped for a minute to think to herself how much this meant to her because grandma had never offered her any real jewelry before. As Lilly was looking through all the necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings Lilly stumbled upon a dainty gold ring that had a small red ruby on the left side, a bigger red ruby in the middle, and another small red ruby on the right side then there was a cluster of small diamonds on each side of the small rubies. It had a thin band of 14 K gold. It was the most beautiful ring of all the jewelry, and it just so happened to be Lilly's birthstone, so Lilly slipped it on the ring finger of her right hand it took a little effort though but the ring fits nicely. As Lilly just stood there staring at this ring, she could not help but think to herself, " it sure is a good thing I like this ring because now that I got it on, I do not think I could get it back off." And with a smile, she walked out of her grandma's room and proudly showed her grandma what she had found. Grandma with a big grin on her face said to Lilly "oh good. Now let me tell you the story of that ring." Grandma takes a deep breath and with tears in her eyes she says, "your grandpa bought me this ring one year for my birthday, he went right down to the jewelry store and picked it out for me." And noticing the tears in grandma's eyes, made Lilly start to cry too. See grandpa had been gone from them for just three short months by now and the sadness and grief were still strong in everybody's hearts. Hearing grandma's story about that ring took the sentimental value skyrocket from special to nothing could ever mean more to Lilly than to proudly wear that ring, and Lilly did just that. She never once took that ring off her finger, not even to shower or wash dishes. That ring was now as permanent on her finger as her skin was. With grandpa being gone now Lilly missed him so very much as he was Lilly's favorite grandpa. So, knowing where this ring had come from any time Lilly would start to miss her grandpa she would stare at her ring and spin it on her finger until she felt better. Lilly had that ring for about 5 years when her grandma went home to reunite with grandpa. Now when she feels sad or misses them both she stares at her ring and spins it on her finger. To Lilly that is confirmation that within this ring her grandma and grandpa will never leave her side, they will always be there with her as she will always be wearing her grandma's ring.
Amy McGuffeyPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesA Grandmother's love.
When I first met my grandmother (Alta Grace), I was only 12 years old and thought I knew everything. Typical teenager huh lol? She came to Texas, once I had finally moved in with my mother and her husband. She came to visit with my aunt Kathy and my cousin Chandra. I didn't know it at the time, but those three women(besides my mother) were going to become the most important and influential women in my life.
Trisha BrandhorstPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesEverything you need to know about kids' scooters
All you need to know about children's scooter is included in this post. Children enjoy exploring with their parents' possessions, such as cars and scooters. Your youngster watches the world and imitates your activities. They absorb information from their surroundings and wish to travel freely like other people. When purchasing any toy or object, though, safety is paramount.
Vlad Andrei ApostolPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesNanny's Legacy
A visit to my grandmother’s house always offered remarkable stories. It didn’t matter if they were rhymed poems, prose, or plain stories. She had probably over a million thoughts to share. As a little child, I was mesmerized by everything she said, whether her words were true or made up. As a child, I never knew the difference, nor did I care. It was time spent with my grandmother and she never failed to entertain me.
Margaret BrennanPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesWitnessing and Supporting the Grief of a Grandfather
This previous Sunday, my partner, myself, and about 15 of his family members decided to go to the movies to watch ‘Selena.’ Why? Because, how often do you get to watch ‘Selena’ in theatres since it was first released in 1997? Like, never. His grandmother was supposed to go with us just to get out of the house and get some fresh air, but also because, “anything for Selenas” (I hope you all get the reference). After a difficult night of new health issues arising with her husband, her intuition told her to stay, and it was ultimately a premonition of what was to come. It was in the theatre that a text was sent to the family informing them that “grandpa only has 24 hours to live.” Discussing the news after the movie, we decided as a family to go and be with him.
Krystin DuCharmePublished 2 years ago in Families