Maybe I'm a little more emotional today because this is Chemo week for me and I'm not feeling that well. Or maybe it's because in January we finished almost one year of posting for grammology, and I can't beleive how fast time gets away and my life seems to be out of control. The cancer has set me back with what I can do with my grandchildren so I'm wondering how long before normal? Being able to write for grammology at least allowed me to share with you the beauty of grandchildren. We've shared each others thoughts and our children have given us a little window to what they're thinking. Even with cancer my year has been filled with great things. And now I get to say even more with grandparents.com the internet has certainly given us new ways to speak and express ourselves. I love it...
So as I thought about this site, and my blog I found myself wondering what the year would bring us. This Sunday my daughter and her husband are taking us to brunch. We'll have a meal together, with my Polish, Italian, culture when you love someone you cook or go out to dinner with them. It's usually a tradition. If I was up to it, I'd cook. However, this year we'll relax and be served brunch together as a family. It's more important to get together if you can. When you have distance or other obligations at least try to talk to your kids and grandchildren. Tell them you love them and say...I miss you, see you soon. Thinking about you and write them notes..kids love to get things in the mail...and now with email you can do it through the computer...
If there is anything I understand more clearly today at age 61...each day is a gift. Slowing down to be with your family at our age should be a priority. And for Joe and I it's exactly what we did. We're making sure we speak or see our chidren and grandchildren. Celebrate the feelings only grandparents and parents have. Looking at our life and realizing family is one of the most precious resources you'll ever be a part of. If there are things you would like to have done with your family, it may not be too late. Think of a mystery trip, even if its just to shop. Where you let them pick out a toy at the dollar store. The kids will love it... If your able to take them to the theatre, there are some great movies going on today. Put on your thinking cap and make a plan. Let yourself go and feel young with your grandchildren while giving your children a break from being parents. The whole family will benefit from grandparents doing what they do best.. Lovng their families. Enjoy...
