I am very lucky to have parents that live within 15 minutes of my own home. I know I can always depend on them to babysit my children when needed. Let’s face it, would they turn down an opportunity to spoil spend time with their grandchildren? I think not.
Then I got to thinking, do my children think my Mom is a new improved test version of me? We look similar in features and stature. We sound incredibly alike, and from what I can tell from Jed’s reaction as an infant, we must even have a similar mom scent. My mom could soothe him from day 1 of his birth without skipping a beat- just as she could Baby.
There are many ways Nanny is different than me for my children. The rules at Nanny’s house are just a bit more relaxed. There is a computer set up just for Baby’s learning software. Her mouse skills are so good she puts me to shame. I am starting to wonder how long it will be before she asks for her own Facebook page like Mommy. At Nanny’s house, it’s not a big deal to have more than one drinkable yogurt at a sitting, or to wear pajamas the entire next day after spending the night. And oh PLEASE, do not get me started on bedtime on said overnight visits. Nanny is always ready to make bead bracelets, color, or bake brownies, even if it’s at 6:00 AM and allows Mommy and Daddy to leave for the day makes Baby happy. We all have been there when a parent of ours makes a choice for our children that we may not necessarily have made, but is this really a bad thing?
Absolutely not! I have NO concerns when I leave my mom in charge of the two beings that I hold more dear to me than life itself. She 
raised all three of her children to be responsible and caring adults. I feel I learned how to be a good mom from my mom. We may not always see eye to eye on everything, but it also doesn’t mean one of us is wrong. If Baby drinking an extra yogurt is at the top of my worry list when I get to spend some much needed alone time shopping with my husband, then I am the luckiest mom in the world. Have you thanked your Mom/any caregiver of your child(ren) today? If not, please do so, and soon. Now please excuse me while I go call my mom.
You are incredibly lucky. My daughter only has one set of grandparents alive, and they live hours away. If my husband and I want to spend time alone we have to pay a babysitter.
That is so touching and knowing your mom and dad I can say for sure that you are truely blessed to have them. I have seen them with the kids and know they just cannot get or give enough hugs, kisses and hugs to them. Have to say a bit of jealousy lies in me. I have the hope that someday I WILL be that special, Mom Mom, Nanny or Gram….when they have kids many years from now since I am way too young to be a grandparent. lol
Glad you know just how lucky you are my friend…cherish it….love ya BFF…
We, too, are incredibly lucky to have a Nanny (my mother in law) and Pal (my father in law). They are such blessings and have a wonderful bond with our son. Even at 21 months old, Colbster will RUN to Pal the instint he sees him. I still do find it amazing though that despite the fact they are 2 hours away they still come EVERY WEEK to watch our little man on Friday. They both work full time still and have Fridays off, yet will get in the car, drive 2 hours at 6 am just to be at the house in time for hubby and I to by out and about by 8:30. They spend the day playing, feeding, cleaning, and everything else you can think of to soak up the time with our son, even do my ironing and cook dinner! (I’ve told her to stop!) Once we’ve eaten together, cleaned up and put the little guy to bed, they then begin the 2 hour trek back home (even though we continually insist they stay over). Guess being a grandparent changes your outlook on life a little…. now that we are expecting #2 in June, Nanny and Pal have decided to only work part-time, therefore opening their schedule to watch the boys on Thursday AND Friday! Not sure where they get the energy at 60, but we are certainly lucky to have our Nanny and Pal!
Karen,
Hugs to you all. Love, T
What a true tribute to Nanny! I hope she gets to read your post. It makes me sad to think she will no longer be 15 minutes from you in June
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