For those of you who have been following my blog...I am going to be Grammy.
This life altering event is much anticipated and I have put a lot of thought into what kind of grammy that I might be. I would like to be seen as a resource for help when needed or desired, caring for and supporting the family in a variety of ways.
I want to indulge.
Knitting sweaters, buying shoes, paying for lessons, exploring the arts and sports.
Babysitting, yes please!
I cannot fully imagine what my role will look like, suffice to say, I hope to be involved in a positive way.
Not stern or overbearing or too opinionated...rather kind, gentle, approachable, flexible.
Debbie Bliss is a talented knitter and designer from the UK.
I love her patterns and the books are chock full of dreamy looking wee ones wearing all the wondeful knits.
Pink for a girl...this yarn is sumptuous...cashmerino aran. Feels like silk and cashmere, and this blush pink is heavenly....oh if it is a girl!
Blue for a boy...and cuddly soft.
Hooray for a boy!
Behold this simple little pullover...
Grammy is casting on...and will be knitting one in each colour.
I will be prepared.
I do not think any amount of thought can really prepare one for the overwhelming joy that accompanies the birth of a grandchild.
I am excited!
I would so love to hear from any grammies who might be reading this post.
Care to share your thoughts or wise words?
10 comments:
I'm not a grammy, but am so happy for you! Congratulations!
How exciting! Congratulations. The little sweater will be a heirloom.
My MIL would tell you...
What happens at granny's house....stays at granny's house!!!
Hi Leslie,
My precious grand daughter is 3 years old and is the light of our lives. After raising 3 boys having a little girl around is priceless. We don't get to see her as often as we would like but get constant email/picture updates. Congratulations.
The only wise words I would have for you are to step back and just watch. That's the best part really. None of the responsibility. All of the fun. My son and daughter-in-law don't need my advice they know what they are doing. Watching is the best!
~janet
I appreciate your encouragement...
Janet...thank you!
I will do my best to be a lovely and composed grammy...savouring all those great moments....so happy to hear that you too have grand babies!
I am not a grandmother, although my eldest daughter is 33 this year! I would so want to be one. You must be living exciting times. That small pullover is adorable!
I am writhing in fond envy. Who will receive the 'other colour'? Will your little one be nearby?
Duchess-I am fortunate to live in the same city as my son and DIL...about 10 minutes away by car. I am thinking of keeping the other sweater for a "rainy day" who knows...there may be more than one granchild in our future!
Thank you all for your comments!
Oh I just saw this! Congratulations! My parent's are very excited to be grandparents in August too xo
Lovely post -so exciting
I really connected with you as I too hopefully will be a first time grandma in September. I have been searching for Debbie Bliss ideas and Rowan yarns- their Baby Cashmerino wool is lovely...
Check this out- I like their style- www.littlehooligan.co.uk
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