Who's Your Grandma?

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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Okay, fine. So, as you may know(or not), I have two step daughters. Karen, the oldest, will be 22 in August. The youngest is 19, will be 20 in November. So, this morning, in my pre coffee haze, I get a call from Karen. “Hi, mama, how are you? Things are good here, weather’s getting better, snow is melting, Hank (her bf of 4 years) found a job, we’re doing good…” little inane stuff, but I’m very happy to hear from my oldest girl. She’s doing well in school despite the fact that she’s having to do it pretty much on her own, graduates in June from Snow College, has a job already lined up.
Then, she drops the bomb. “Mama. I’m gonna have a baby.” In the same tone of voice that she said “Mama, I’m going to get my belly button peirced.” And then asked me to take her and hold her hand (which I did, naturally). “Mama? Are you there?”
“…yeah. That’s great, honey! I’m really happy for you, if this is what you want. IS this what you want?” “Yes, mama, it really is. I’ve wanted a baby for the past year.” I know this, of course. She’s talked about very little else.
“Well, good. When are you due?” “November 1st, Tanya’s birthday.” “Great. Is your sister happy?” “Uh huh, she’s really excited. Mama, I need a favor.” (how did I know that?) “Anything, baby, if I can.” “Will you tell Daddy for me?” Shoulda seen THAT one coming…
But then, I remembered…I’ve always been Kendra’s advocate. I was the one who convinced her dad to let her learn to drive on my car. Convinced him to let her get her navel pierced, and went with her and signed the form. I was the one who helped her pick out and buy her first prom dress, took her to get her nails done for the first time, helped her get into college, helped her face her father down on a million little things. Watched her grow up, and was there for her when she fell down. And now she needs me again. sigh… “Yeah, baby, I’ll tell him. Want me to have him call you?” “Yes, please. And mama? I’m really, REALLY happy…”

So, I’m processing all this information on my way to work (late, natch) this morning, and talking to if6was9 about it on my way accross the bridge, and it suddenly occurs… I’M GONNA BE A GRANDMA??? ME??? No. No. I go to Metallica concerts. I hang out in card rooms. I’m not even 40 yet, fercryinoutloud! GRANDMA??? I think NOT!

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Congratulations!
Hope telling your husband went ok, and that all the family can get excited together.

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I became a grandfather at 40 and tomorrow grandchild #4 is scheduled to be delivered by C-section and I am only 47 now. I think it is neat to be able to participate with the grandkids in activities that older grandparents can’t. My sister became a grandmother at 35. Unfortunatly, Kristopher was killed when he was 5. He was shot by another 5 year old that found his fathers gun on the floor of a bedroom. My older brother is 50 and he found out he is becoming a grandfather in 9 months. He is really tweeking over it, he thinks everyone will think he’s an old man. Get over it bro, you are going to be an old man anyway!

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Why, Darlin’, you’ll make a durned spiffy Grandma. I can only imagine what you will teach that child that momma doesn’t want you to :wink:

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:::: looks around, stands up and confesses ::::

My name is misstee, I am 26 and I can’t wait to be a grandma.

But, hopefully not before 2010, when my step daughter is at least 21.

Some days I miss having a baby around.

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CONGRATS!!

You know, my step mom is 40 and has six grandkids. heehee She couldn’t handle being called grandma so she chose “Nana” which works really well. If I were you I would think up a name I like and have the kid call you that. You are going to be a fantastic grandma from the sound of it. Have a blast with it.

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Now I feel old (or sick and perverted…) I never thought I’d see the day that I’d be sleeping with a grandmother. shudder

Just kidding, baby. You’ll be the sexiest grandma on the planet. :wink:

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It’s really the other way around… I’m almost 46 and have a 7-year-old and a 2-year-old. I feel old, because I know that there’s a reasonable chance that I’ll never even meet my grandkids. I’d trade anyday.

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Thanks, irishgirl. Scott took it lots better than I thought he would, and the family is pretty stoked.

:smiley: THANKS! Actually, I don’t mind the idea of being called grandma. I’m looking forward to that. It was more a knee jerk reaction than anything. I don’t really fit my idea of “grandma material.”…but then, I guess that’s what you make it.

Hee… Thanks, hon. I knew I could count on your support… :wink:

Congrats to you, too!! Sounds like you really enjoy the role. I’m looking forward to it. My mom’s the one in denial, now. A great grandma before 60 :smiley:

LMAO…honey, we’re gonna have to go through it twice more at least…get used to the idea…

and, thanks, love. I’m pretty crazy about you, too…

sigh… See, I was just lookin for a happy medium…

Well, as it turns out, my step daughter is doing very well. Her father is going out to visit her and his son in law. I think he’s actually pretty pleased. He’s always talked about grandkids and spoilling them rotten. So. Not the crisis I feared it might be. HAPPY HAPPY!! YAY!! I’m gonna be a grandma!! :stuck_out_tongue: