Grandmas, Part I
March 23rd, 2011Violet is such a lucky girl. She has three grandmas.
For Violet’s birthday, my mom visited us in California. My mom has six grandchildren. She goes by “Mama.” Violet has decided to call her “Grandma.”
A couple of week ago, Steve’s moher came for a visit. Anne has two grandchildren. The oldest has always called her “Nana.” WE have always called her “Nana.” Violet has decided to call her “Grandma.”
Now we are here in Georgia visiting my dad and stepmother. Pauline has three grandchildren. She has always gone by “Grandmother.” Guess what Violet calls her? You guessed it: “Grandma.”
Message: She loves all her grandmas just as much … A TON! (Violet is just a huge fan of grandmas.)
March 23rd, 2011 at 7:12 am
I called both of my grandmas “grandma” and my grandpas “grandpa.” However, I called my great grandmother “old-old” because when she was alive I was to young to say “grandma” and my mom said she was “older” than grandma, which I interpreted as old-old, and, therefore, what I was supposed to call her. Thankfully, she loved it. I mean, she was 102 after all.
March 26th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
I have shared the grandma story with anyone who will stand still and listen for the minute it takes to tell.
I loved the story about the airport–a seasoned traveler, indeed.
Continue having a nice time being pampered a bit. I enjoy reading your blog once again.
April 8th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
When she took my hand to pull me along with her on her adventures this time and said “Come ON, Gramma!” it was music to my ears! Fantastic!
For me, the time between when they are born and when they can talk is filled with impatience and anticipation! I can hardly wait to learn what they are thinking about and to hear what their voice sounds like! Whatever they decide to call me, it’s just wonderful to hear them say my name, every time.