Sorry I haven’t been around to chat lately…. I’ve been doing full-time granny duty while my son and his wife took a business/pleasure trip to Hawaii.
It was exhausting, enlightening, and delightful.
It has been a long time since I’ve spent long quality time with young ‘uns.
It wasn’t as much as a marathon as I thought it would be. I couldn’t believe 8 and 10-year-olds actually acting grown and responsible. But it happened.
I think us oldsters often underestimate the maturity level of those we watch playing soccer and video games. They might not be as innocent as we were at that age, but it seems that strong emotions result in strong connections and strong respect. Especially when grandkids and grandparents are concerned..
I hear so many stories about beatings and abuse in the world between children and adults. I don’t know where that originates from — children aren’t born bad. They are taught that reaction by being abused themselves.
This moment of sharing doesn’t have anything to do with situations I have no control over. It has to do with what I can do myself when it comes to others.
Especially grandkids.
Stop and listen to yours now and then. They will show you new worlds while still playing in yours. They don’t care if you don’t count cards right or give them white milk instead of chocolate. They only care about being with you.
They are a reflection of you. How you’ve lived your life. And you have the power to keep them on the right road. Connect with them.
And allow yourself to be holding the Old Maid card now and then.
Humoring the Goddess 