The Advanced Maternal Age Edition
My son Joe is working on his Eagle Scout project today.
He’s installing a retaining wall at an area women’s shelter—a big job made a bit easier by the help of his father, friends, and various siblings.
I have a baby, which means I’m exempt from most forms of manual labor.
I baked them revel bars and called it good.
After taking the obligatory “Court of Honor Scrapbook Photos”, I wandered over to the playground with George and Francis, where two of the residents’ children were playing.
A little girl started chatting me up. The conversation was going well (I thought) until, looking down at Francis and then up at me, she dropped this bombshell:
“Are you his grandma?”
Oof. Sucker-punched by a 10-year-old.
(She was so cute, though, that I forgave her.)
I think we are the same age, so let me rush to try and fix this. 🙂 Keep in mind that in her world, there are likely many YOUNG (too young) mama's. She is just beautiful.
She was indeed a beautiful little girl. I decided to take the photo off, however, since I didn't ask permission to post it.
And thank you, Sheila, for rushing to fix this! I am every bit as old as a grandma could be, so I didn't mind TOO much. ; )
And you don't even have gray hair. 🙂 I say she was really just guessing. And who knows, maybe in her world only grandmas take babies to playgrounds.
I was asked the very same question by a five year old at our family reunion a couple of weeks ago. I forgave him too! He was just too cute not to!
When I was in first grade, I thought my teacher was "really old!" but she was only 26. Small children have very distorted ideas about age. 🙂 If it makes you feel better, my dad was 41 when my youngest sister was born and he was constantly asked–even by adults!–if he was her grandpa.
Praise God that you're that beautiful baby's mamma. It means you said yes to his life! 🙂
You do NOT look like a grandmother in any pictures you show us! Unfortunately for the little girl, her grandmother (or others that she knows) may be extremely young, which is probably very confusing for her. As a teacher, I am regularly insulted by children. Bless them. It's a good thing they are so cute!
(How is the job situation for your husband? I still pray and am hoping some good things have been happening behind the scenes!)
Dear MN mom. My parish is connected to a seniors residence that also houses a very nice cafeteria. The residents are allowed to sign for any purchases and pay at the end of the month. Last Wednesday I went to purchase a drink and a sandwich and the teenaged cashier asked if I would be paying cash or signing for my lunch!!!! I informed her with a smile that I am ONLY 50 years old, but I do feel a lot older 😉
Post's of your cute kids makes my day eh.
Oh, my gosh, don't feel bad, by today's standards, the norm is that a woman our age is a grandma and not still mothering. We are so special and blessed to be old mamas!
You are such a good sport!
I got the grandma question yesterday from a woman in her 20's. Ouch.