I come from a tight knit family and my grandparents are a
major part of my life. When I was younger, my Lolo (grandfather) and Lola
(grandmother) would always be ready to babysit me and my cousins whenever our
parents were at work and we didn't have nannies.
Lolo would spoil us by cooking our favorite food and giving
us special treats like chocolates and ice cream. He would also tell us stories from his
childhood which we would all enjoy listening to. Lola, whom our family said
goodbye to early this year is a saint! Aside from going to mass everyday
(sometimes even twice a day) to pray for us, she would always make time for us.
She played with us, sewed our costumes for school activities and even tutored
us in Math.
My childhood was enriched because of my Lolo and Lola which
is why it's important to me that the twins have a great relationship with their
LaMom and Mima. The twins are very lucky to have two doting grandmothers. And
since it's grandparent's day today, I made a list of how I think grandparents make
life grand.
They are great at calming fussy babies.
I don't know how
they do it. Whenever my or Joey's rocking and shushing won't work, LaMom and
Mima would volunteer to hold them and the moment they do, the twins settle
down. It's like magic!
They rescue us.
It's challenging to look for nannies for
twins. But during the times when we would end up nanny-less, the twins had the
best caregivers anyone could ask for in their grandmothers. They took care of
the twins like they were their own kids and because of that, Joey and I were
also able to nap and even step out to do personal errands and go on a quick
date.
They are our greatest cheerleaders.
It's easy to
second-guess yourself and your decisions as a first-time parent. Joey and I are
both lucky that LaMom and Mima are here to watch us and guide us as we become
parents and offer words of reassurance that help make us more confident in our
parenting skills.
They love their grandchildren unconditionally.
We all know
that parents have unconditional love for their children but what makes it
sweeter is that this unconditional love extends to their grandchildren...
despite their unexplainable crying fits.
They are the ultimate prayer warriors.
Through my difficult
pregnancy, the twins' stay in the NICU and our everyday lives in raising the
twins, LaMom and Mima have always been active in prayer. I am confident that
the twins will always be protected thanks to the prayers of their grandmothers.
Happy first grandparent's day, LaMom! Happy grandparent's
day, Mima! Thank you for always being here for us. You have truly made our
lives grand. We love you!
Be sure to thank the grandparents in your life and tell them
how they make your life grand.
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