Is Nana Wearing out her Welcome?

 

It’s definitely been all about the grandmas round here, whether mine or my children’s or my own doting Nana self sharing photos and anecdotes. I did offer up a little What I Wore the other day (Nana goes Street Chic?), but otherwise, I’m afraid I’m going to stick to the theme a few more days, until I clear a bit more time. Marking continues apace, but I’m squeezing it between afternoons watching a newly 6-year old play with her birthday dollhouse (Playmobil is still awesome, after all these years) and making a 4-month old smile and chatter until she falls asleep in her dad’s arms (by the way, I might have the world’s best sons- and daughter-in-law).

Off to a family brunch now, to meet another very new little girl. Back in a few days, perhaps with a fresh perspective. But still very much a Nana….Thanks for humouring me and my virtual brag book. . .

 

20 Comments

  1. LPC
    7 December 2014 / 4:56 pm

    I'm not bored of Nana, just jealous. And as an adult, that's something for me to work on and try to live with.

    • materfamilias
      8 December 2014 / 2:10 am

      I'm surprised how much there is to work on still, for me to be an adult. . . .;-) But I hope I neither crow nor bore. Evoking jealousy would not be my goal!

  2. Patricia
    7 December 2014 / 7:56 pm

    Not bored either! It's always nice to hear about your visits with the grandchildren!

    • materfamilias
      8 December 2014 / 2:11 am

      Yes, well of course you're not at all impatient for grandchildren, not yet having the empty nest to enjoy . . . 😉

  3. K.Line
    7 December 2014 / 8:09 pm

    Wait a sec – is this a veiled reference to the birth of a new grandchild (which I know is on the horizon) and ANOTHER GIRL! This is hilarious. And congratulations!

    • materfamilias
      7 December 2014 / 9:29 pm

      Great-niece, absolutely darling…our next is due in February

  4. Madame Là-bas
    7 December 2014 / 8:33 pm

    As a never-to-be Nana, it is a bit of life that is missing. In my family, there were always Nanas (mine only died 14 years ago) and G-G's. To have reached " a certain age" and to not have young children in my life feels as though there is a gap. I always enjoy hearing about your "wee ones".

    • materfamilias
      8 December 2014 / 2:12 am

      Wow! You had a Nana that recently? She must have been something!
      Glad to share my little ones here. . . .

  5. Anonymous
    8 December 2014 / 12:55 am

    My guess is that Nana never wears out her welcome, at least with the sweet little 6 year old.

    • materfamilias
      8 December 2014 / 2:12 am

      So far, she still seems quite happy to spend time with me. I'm lucky!

  6. Unknown
    8 December 2014 / 5:23 am

    I'm not bored!! Nana's can't wear out their welcome. How lucky you are to be blessed with a wonderful son and daughter in law!!

    • materfamilias
      9 December 2014 / 2:27 am

      Three fabulous sons-in-law, actually — crazy blessedness! And a dear, dear daughter-in-law. Like all their rellies, as well, and appreciate what a great job their parents did!

  7. Duchesse
    8 December 2014 / 2:45 pm

    There must be a term for 'jealousy' that is not mean-spirited. Longing? The Buddhist term "fond envy"? Not bored, are you •kidding•?

    • materfamilias
      9 December 2014 / 2:28 am

      Good point, K. There must be such a word, and longing, I guess, gets pretty close. . . "fond envy" is quirky-perfect.

  8. Maggie
    9 December 2014 / 1:17 am

    Never too much Nana-sharing! If there's something better than grandchildren, I can't imagine what it would be.

    • materfamilias
      9 December 2014 / 2:28 am

      They're pretty great, I must say!

  9. Annie Cholewa
    9 December 2014 / 11:17 pm

    As you know, I will be joining the Nana clan in May and I'm rather looking forward to it. As to being a grown up myself though … the world's still waiting!

    Lovely post.

    • materfamilias
      11 December 2014 / 2:28 am

      Yes, well, we can show our grandchildren what a myth is that whole notion of achieving grown-up status. We'll just keep growing, shall we?!

  10. SmitoniusAndSonata
    14 December 2014 / 3:57 pm

    Of course grandmothers boast about their grandchildren . Each and every child is wonderful , and one's own are the best of the bunch !

    • materfamilias
      15 December 2014 / 11:03 pm

      It's true, absolutely, isn't it! Hurrah for our wonderful grandchildren and children!

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