I didn’t know until yesterday just how much my younger granddaughter loved me. She announced it as we were stretched out on the air mattress in the playroom. “Gigi, I love you so much,” she said as she rolled closer. “I love you 168!” “What?” I responded, “That’s a really big number.” “I know, ”…
Granddaughters Are Growing Up
I am one of those people who gets so excited anticipating a vacation, a concert, a wedding, or any other fun event away from everyday life. I admit having expectations isn’t always a good thing, but I love them. When I was a kid, my sister and I would pack for our July vacation in Sea Isle…
Monsters and Brownies
When a three -year- old tells you there are monsters under their bed, it’s almost impossible to convince them otherwise. They are like mini- news reporters spouting off facts. The monster can shrink to hide anywhere. The monster nibbles kid’s toes while they sleep. The monster is big and red and and has…
Dinosaur Advice
When my daughter told me she was using cabbage leaves to dry up her breast milk, I thought postpartum depression had struck and she’d lost her mind. We were in the produce department when she felt up six cabbage heads, looking for the largest leaves. She carefully placed them in the cart. “How do you…
My Mom’s Lullaby
My mom passed away in 2000. It’s hard to believe she left us that long ago. I still talk to her, miss her and tears still come when I think about her. I’ve been told I’m just like my mother. I’m even starting to look like her when she was my age. When I said,…