You know you’re a grandma when:
- Your daughter calls, exasperated because the little ones have turned the bathroom into a splash zone. Instead of feeling stressed, you chuckle and ask for photos. (Back in your day, you would have locked yourself in the bathroom for a good cry!)
- Breakfast time rolls around, and your grandchild requests Cheetos instead of the usual oatmeal. Without a second thought, you happily agree, justifying that they must contain cheese, which is dairy and good for those growing bones. (When your kids were young, it was strictly oatmeal or eggs.)
- Your grandchild innocently tells the mailman, “Grandma has old boobs,” and you can’t help but beam with pride. After all, she’s referring to your old boobs, not someone else’s! (You certainly didn’t find it funny when your kids did this.)
- The phone rings, and it’s a delightful babble from your fourteen-month-old grandchild. You feel like the Pope is calling—except this is even more special!
- Your daughter recounts a twenty-minute meltdown in the grocery store, and rather than feeling sympathy, you find yourself in stitches over the little one’s fiery spirit. (You definitely didn’t laugh when your kids pulled similar stunts!)
- Sharing a single bed with your granddaughter feels like a Christmas morning miracle. Waking up to her beaming face is an unmatched joy. (When your kids crashed in your bed, you woke up feeling like a grumpy bear.)
- You find yourself singing silly songs endlessly, knowing every dance move that goes with them. (With your own kids, you’d have turned off that repetitive music after just a few rounds.)
- Spotting tiny creatures like tree frogs and lightning bugs brings you genuine delight. (With your kids, you were too busy swatting them away as you rushed off to your next task.)
- Looking back on those chaotic years brings a tear to your eye; you miss those times and realize they were truly the best days of your life.
If you can relate to these experiences, congratulations, you’re officially a grandma!
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In summary, being a grandma is a unique experience filled with laughter, joy, and a touch of nostalgia. Embracing these moments with your grandchildren can bring warmth and happiness like no other!