Have you ever heard the saying "Grandma knows best"! Everyone goes to grandma when the times are hard or when they can't make up their minds about something. If mom can't fix things, grandma can. That's the way it has always been and will always remain. I know for a fact that mom and grandma play major roles such as a teacher, lawyer, doctor and most of all counselor. Its hard work at times but we do it. We have a mission and must keep the family running smoothly. Sometimes things can get a little hectic, and like always its up to us to fix it. From kissing the boo boos away to wiping the tears from their eyes, Its our job to take care of the little ones and yes, even the big babies.
I guess what I am saying is that grandmas are really the important foundation of the family. Raising children isn't an easy task. But we learn to be great moms and raise up wonderful kids. Then they get married and start their own families. After that we become grandparents. Sounds simple, but its not always as simple as it might sound. Nevertheless, we become proud grandparents and take part in raising our grandchildren. For me, it wasn't hard because I felt like I knew everything their was to raising children. I raised three children, so I knew what to expect. I believe that being a grandma comes naturally. From the moment I first led eyes on my grandchildren, I knew that we were going to have a wonderful time together. Like my children when they were first born, I looked into their eyes and bonded instantly.
How do we become the Best Grandparent Ever! Personally speaking, its not hard at all because loving them is half the battle. The other half is helping them grow and teaching them morals and family values. Morals and values are extremely important because they follow you throughout your entire life. We are to set examples for our children and grandchildren because it is our responsibility. Our children and grandchildren are the product of us. What we do and how we look reflects them. I have seen children mimic their mom or dad, I really thought that was so cute. It started me thinking about our lives and what the children see in us. That is why it became very important to me about respect and how we allow our children to see us. In what way do they see their mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa. Our children are looking at us, our lives, how we talk, how we walk, and all of the things that we do. In that regard, we have to set good examples for our angels.
Being the best that we can be is essential in raising children. Whether its your child or grandchild, it still remains the same. We are the teachers of our children, learning begins with us as parents and grandparents. From the day they are born until the day that they graduate from college, we are their instructors of life. I don't think it stops their actually because they always come home for advise. (smile).
So, how do we become the best grandparents in the world? We already are in the eyes of our grandchildren. Its up to us to remain the best and be their for them always. Grandma has great advise always even when they don't ask, we give it to them anyway. We have that extra sense that tells us something is wrong. I know just by looking at my children and grandchildren when something isn't right. Even though they always say, "nothings wrong grandma" I know better. So, we have a mission to behold and keep up. Our children, grandchildren and hopefully great grandchildren will live and remember all that we teach them.
So, grandparents you are the best and your children and grandchildren look at you as a wise person. You have wisdom and know how to fix everything. (smile) From cooking, old remedies you name it, we can do it. And, if we can't, we will surely find the answer.
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