I turned and looked at him standing there with a bag of leftover cold pizza in his hand, the lunch I had just handed to him. I surveyed the kitchen, and then burst out laughing. The kitchen table, the island, everything was covered with some project-in-progress. I couldn't even send him to the dining room; that table was covered with my writing research, and a few more projects. We finally found him a spot on a couch where he obediently sat munching his pizza.
I adore my grand kids, but I adore more the fact that they love me just as I am, complete with my crazy craft projects and my dishevelled house. But then I am the same Nana who, on the spur of the moment, will drive 3 hours up and 3 hours back on a Sunday afternoon, just to take my grand kids to see a dinosaur museum in Drumheller. So, there is a little give and take.
Even with all my projects, my jobs, and my responsibilities--my grand kids rank high on my list of priorities. Amidst the blog writing, the teaching prep, the decorating job paraphernalia, the jewellery supplies, I still find time for impromptu piano lessons for my 10-year old granddaughter (everything I can remember from my lessons over 40 years ago -- isn't much, but it makes her happy), a Nancy Drew mystery PC game with my 7-year old grandson, a little tickle and tease for my 5-year old autistic grandson, a little sticker book time with my 3-year old granddaughter, and a little face time with my 12-year pizza eater.
Yep, thank God for grandchildren, especially the gracious ones! I am so glad they understand that Nana may have a messy house, and sometimes there might not be a place to sit and eat a meal, but there will always be love, even if we have to sit on the floor for a cuddle.
Cheers,
Sheree
Here's a funny take on teaching your grandchild about antiques, eBay, and garage sales.
http://www.helium.com/tm/227405/lucrative-return-think-maintained
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