Newish Grandmother

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For years, I heard "older" people, who were grandparents, say that they enjoyed their grandchildren more (in some ways) than their own children. Of course, grandparents have a reputation for spoiling their grands. They are usually a lot more laid back with the kids too. When I was raising my children, I wondered why. I truly enjoyed all stages of raising my son and daughter, who are in their late 20's now. My daughter has two girls, ages 4 &1/2 and 10 months. My son has a daughter who is 6 months. (I'm so blessed that all my family lives locally. So I see them regularly.) I'm still a bit new at being "Amma", but I love it! And I think I've figured something out. Well, at least as it applies to me. The reason it's "easier" and more fun with my grands than it was with my own children, is because our limited times together are meant to be fun, bonding times. And I don't have the full responsibility of their care and well-being 24/7 and for the next 18 years or so! Sometimes, my sweet little girlies do wear me out, but it's a temporary tired and I can send them home. (Very cliche', I know.) But it's a happy, grateful tired.