Copied this caricature from one of my friends’ posts on her feed at Facebook. These words I think ring true for all grandmothers and grandchildren out there.
I remember my own grandparents when they were still alive. Both my grandfathers from each side of the family were active in the church. Back in those days, when we celebrated Lent, it was always accompanied by family Via Crucis and visits to other churches. They would put up a children’s choir to sing during the processions all dressed in white with flowers in their hair. I remember a priest friend of my paternal grandfather, Fr. Benito, who would visit the family after the mass and sometimes would spend breakfast or lunch with everyone. I remember those days when every street where the procession would pass by was decorated with coconut fronds made and woven into flowers. I remember the times I used to tag along every week for Sunday mass.
My paternal grandmother died giving birth to her youngest son, so I was not lucky enough to see her except in old photos that my grandfather saved. My cousins and I grew up together with my maternal grandmother. She was a bit strict but was a loving soul. She taught us to pray the Angelus every 6pm in Latin at that. I don’t remember those Latin prayers now except when I read them in Mom’s prayer-book which were handwritten.
Grandmothers have that special bond with their grandchildren. Now that I am one myself, I relish those moments and days that I get to see, talk and play with Nate. They say that we enjoy them when they are kids since we are not normally strict, discipline becomes the responsibility of the parents.
Yesterday, I looked for a replacement of the small ball that Nate and I usually use to play with. It has become soft so I bought a new one, a Monster Inc. design.
I showed it to Nissa and she said Nate would surely love this one. a simple toy that would probably bring a smile to his face. Kids, no matter how small or how lovely a toy is, would always love having one.
How are you as a grandmother or a grandfather? Are you the indulgent type of grandparents? Are you cool and cordial to your grandchildren?
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