Can you keep a secret?
Are you sure? Okay, here it is: there is a difference between Mom Jones and Grandma Jones
Makayla doesn't quite get the "shh" gesture.
Mom Jones has been known to tape threatening notes to bedroom doors. And she means it.
Grandma Jones is comin' to town, no matter what.
Mom Jones gave her kids cheap plastic tumblers to drink out of.
Grandma Jones gives out fancy-smancy Dora cups. Grandma knows who Dora is. Grandma even knows that Dora has a monkey friend named "Boots".
Mom Jones gave out water--six kids went through a gallon of milk a day anyway.
Grandma Jones gives out milk. Sometimes she even gives out strawberry milk.
But don't worry, she's not totally nuts. Grandma Jones gives out strawberry milk with 25% less sugar.
Mom Jones used cheap, store brand, adult soap and shampoo on her little kids.
Grandma Jones provides she-she foo-foo kid products.
The grandkids take long, warm bubble bathes supervised by Grandma Jones.
The kids were lucky if they got a 5 minute bath semi-supervised by Mom Jones in water previously used by an older sibling.
They were lucky if Mom Jones didn't run the washing machine and dishwasher during their bath so that there was hot water.
Grandma Jones sings "I'm Going to Wash That Man Right Out of Your Hair" in a goofy voice while scrubbing kids clean. Mom Jones used to do that, too, although Megan refuses to let her do that now.
Makayla has been practcing her terrible twos a lot lately.
Mom Jones would have given her timeout.
Grandma Jones gives her a kiss and some sympathy.
Mom Jones was really good at deciphering two year old chatter.
Grandma Jones sometimes needs help from Hailey.
Me: Hailey, what did Makayla say?
Hailey: She is talking in Spanish. She said 'ello! That means "hello".
It's a good thing I've got Hailey.
Not only don't I speak Spanish, I don't speak Spanish with an English accent.
Mom Jones's kids knew were the decoy stash was.
Grandma Jones's grandkids know where the real stash is.
And if they are good (which they usually are), Grandma Jones shares.
Mom Jones never did. She claims it was because the stash didn't go far with six kids.
Grandma Jones has cute, child-sized plates that don't break if (when) dropped. Grandma Jones doesn't seem to notice if food is left on the plate after dinner. Grandma Jones might provide cheese or fruit instead.
Mom Jones used handed down, chipped Corelle ware with gold butterflies for everyone of every age. It made a spectacular mess if (when) dropped. Mom Jones ALWAYS noticed food left on the plate. No substitutes allowed.
Mom Jones always waited to put up the Christmas "stuff" till the kids were in bed-other than the tree.
Grandma Jones lets the grandkids stay up for the "stuff".
Grandma Jones has even been known to let the grandkids "help".
Mom Jones was always happy when it was time for kids to be in bed.
Grandma Jones----yeah, some things NEVER change.
7 comments:
Love this post. Grandkids teach us that some things just aren't as important as we thought they were. Lucky Hailey and Makayla to have you.
There was a decoy stash?! I always knew there was better candy in the house :) Aunt Judy is right, they are very lucky to have you!
When I come home this christmas am I going to be staying at mom jones' house or grandma jones'? Cause I would like to meet grandma jones! Next year you'll get to add another one to be grandma jones to!
Ashley, you get Mom Jones--of course!! Silly girl. However, McKay gets Mom-In-Law Jones. I understand she's 4.7 times as fun as Grandma Jones.
Is it time that makes the difference between mom and grandma? I'm definitely in Mom mode but Grandma mode sounds pretty good sometimes!!! As always, fun to read!
Yeah, time, perspective, priorities, and the knowledge that if my grandchildren grow up to be horribly spoiled and awful people, I can just pretend I'm senile and don't remember how they may have gotten that way.
My mom said she only reason she allows herself to be called a grandmother is so she could spoil my children.
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