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this grandma thing

05.29.17

For those of you that have yet to wear that badge of honor, can I just tell you that nothing compares to this grandma thing. NOTHING!  What can I tell any 2, 3, 4, or more time grandma that she doesn’t already know?this grandma thing
Lots of watching and playing with my first grandson who’s in his terrible twos.

(Only according to his momma).  I can’t help but be amazed, as I was with my own kids when they were young.

Everything they encounter, is NEW.  Just like grandma-hood is for me!

Amazing, wonderful, and beyond words.
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I visited to help the parents with the two-year-old while they bring home the new baby.

For me, it’s a time to be able to “play pretend & explore” with a toddler once again.
this grandma thing
I love this age!!!  How they’re discovering the world.

Most importantly, how if you pull yourself away from your phone, TV, or busy life, you can not only teach and mold them into beautiful humans.

You will learn a lot from them as well.
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When we think they weren’t watching or listening, they’ve been doing just that.  That’s why it’s so important to be aware of the magnitude of teaching that you can give them every step of the way.

(Like him pulling out his tools and repairing his 4 wheeler after the ride – just like daddy does.)
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To be able to see them use their imagination at this age is one of my favorites of being around a child.
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Making memories

Capturing bubbles, racing, dancing, pretending to buy and eat imaginary food, baking together.

Makes for some great memories and cherished moments.  Priceless!

this grandma thing

A picnic might not be a big deal to you, for a child… (If this almost 60 year old grandma can shimmy up 6′ to a play fort to have a private dining experience- al fresco!), it must be priceless as well.
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this grandma thing

Life is an adventure!   A giant playhouse, and an endless vessel of teaching opportunities for little beings!  I’d be a fool to not honor this grandma thing with as much passion and spirit as I did for my own babies.
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And as if my life wasn’t priceless enough…baby #2 decided to join us!
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Small and wonderful blessings.


Just like the parenting thing, this grandma thing…if you have it…don’t waste it!  It’s the coolest!

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in Lifestyle # grandma, parenting

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Gully Creek Cottage is a lifestyle blog authored by Belle Jaeger. Sharing DIY's, Cooking, Fashion, Woodworking and life in general! Belle writes about her latest projects, shares some of her favorite recipes, and influences via fashion and DIY's!

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