Grandkids Then and Now, Pt. 1

When I saw this, written by Annie Korzen and published in the AARP Bulletin (May 2016), I alternated between chuckles and nodding in agreement.  Because I like to keep my posts short, I’ll divide this up into a few, spread-out posts.  Enjoy!

I’m a new grandmother [says Annie Korzen], but am I cut out for it?  Look at how differently I raised my son from how he’s raising his.

Passtimes  —  Then: eating, drinking, peeing and pooping, often simultaneously.    Now:  Swim classes at six months, gymnastics at one year.

Food  —  Then: Whatever could be mashed–like last night’s spicy meatballs.    Now: Gluten-free and grass-fed only, if you please!

Hygiene  —  Then: “Don’t let the baby eat anything that’s been on the floor longer than three hours.”   Now:  “You want to hold the baby?  Sure–mind wearing these surgical gloves?”

Halloween candy  —  Then:  “Because I’m the mother, and I say you can’t eat it all tonight.”    Now: Lovingly explain the glycemic index until Junior understands and accepts your point of view.

[Watch for more, in Parts 2 and 3.  And, grandparents, just enjoy the kids!]

 

 

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