Do you have a Nanny, Meemaw, Nana, Madear, Big Mama?
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When I was growing up, I had a Big Mama. Well, actually, my Big Mama was my great grandmother. To me, Big Mamas, Nanas, Grammies, Ma'dears, Nannies always represented to me, the most funnest, loving, cookie baking ladies around.
When my daughters were born, both of their grandmothers lived a distance so sitting with them and coloring and playing with play doh or just listening to them wasn't possible. So, as a gift from God, the girls were given a Nana. Nana was someone that I had met, older and wiser and loving and patient. She took me under her wings as if I were her own daughter and in return, my daughters also became "hers".
My daughters loved their Nana until sadly, her and Papa moved to Las Vegas and soon after, Papa passed away. Although Nana lives farther than a quick drive down the street, not a day goes by where I don't think about what a terrific example of a loving, wife and grandmother she is. And she could COOK!!!! I mean, even food I hated she could make taste good.
There are so many older people that would love to be a nana or a grammy or madea in your life. So many cookies still need baking, so many stories of childhood needs to be shared...how about it?
Do you have a Nanny, Meemaw, Nana, Madear, Big Mama or are you one?
When I was growing up, I had a Big Mama. Well, actually, my Big Mama was my great grandmother. To me, Big Mamas, Nanas, Grammies, Ma'dears, Nannies always represented to me, the most funnest, loving, cookie baking ladies around.
When my daughters were born, both of their grandmothers lived a distance so sitting with them and coloring and playing with play doh or just listening to them wasn't possible. So, as a gift from God, the girls were given a Nana. Nana was someone that I had met, older and wiser and loving and patient. She took me under her wings as if I were her own daughter and in return, my daughters also became "hers".
My daughters loved their Nana until sadly, her and Papa moved to Las Vegas and soon after, Papa passed away. Although Nana lives farther than a quick drive down the street, not a day goes by where I don't think about what a terrific example of a loving, wife and grandmother she is. And she could COOK!!!! I mean, even food I hated she could make taste good.
There are so many older people that would love to be a nana or a grammy or madea in your life. So many cookies still need baking, so many stories of childhood needs to be shared...how about it?
Do you have a Nanny, Meemaw, Nana, Madear, Big Mama or are you one?
Comments
Both my Mom and mom (dh's mom) have been so much a part of my kids' lives..They used to be a few minutes away...so we truly miss my Mom in the Philippines..and Mom is just an hour away!
My mother is a grandmother now and the kids lovigly refer to her a G-Ma...she loves it!
Peace - Rene
I occasionly hear someone say "Oh, I am not ready for grandchildren"! I always want to suggest they need to see a doctor.
she is in a care center now. she used to feed us fried eggs and grapefruit on sunday mornings. she has alzheimer's she doesn't know me now.
i am a gramee, i was an auntie first.
both are the biggest jobs i have taken on since raising my own children. but i have more fun with these jobs.
So for now, we sit back and watch our kids spend time with their grandparents, some meet that traditional grandparent role while others see it as an interruption and burden.
I can't wait for the day, but I can wait to be a grandmother to my children. I want to be grandma who bakes, and just spends time reading and telling stories.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Today, I'm a step-grandmother although they call me by my first name and I'm a godmother. Oh the cookies I have baked. It's a real joy.
Thanks for another terrific post! i'll be back next week when I return from vacation. Have a great weekend. xo
Girl I'm off to church, I'll talk with you later LOL.
HuGZzz
It's such an incredible relationship and bond.
Love your blog!
I'm not one yet but my daughter tells me I'm not going to be a boring old grandma. I'm going to have a special name. :)
My parents are fantastic grandparents to my little ones.
It's such a special relationship.
Elle
My parents are fantastic grandparents to my little ones.
It's such a special relationship.
Elle
Oh, how I miss her!!
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