I’ve previously mentioned that I believe one of the great benefits of technology is how people who would not normally cross paths are now able to ‘meet’ and be a part of each other’s lives. Shonnie from Terrell, Texas, is one of those people that has come into my life and has shared with me what she does with her grandson.  Shonnie writes:

“We do what my grandson wants. We play with a plastic bat and a big ol’ plastic ball. He hits the ball when I throw it to him. We are not starting with tee ball. He does have a stand to practice with or to drive his mom crazy when I am not there and she can’t throw the ball for him.

“We each ride his bouncy horse. I make the horse buck because my legs reach the floor and it looks like the horse is bucking. Jakob tries to make him buck but he does not have enough lead in his bottom yet. We play on his rug with the cars that he got for Christmas. We make cookies. We play golf with his golf clubs and with mine if the weather is okay. We snuggle and watch a movie. We have lots of hugs and I love yous.

“I am doing with him all the things I could not do with my kids …… All I know is grandkids are the second chance to be young again and I am gratefully that God gave me that second chance…..”

Sometimes we grandmothers might think we have to do big productions, or take our kids to special places, or spend lots of money on them. Shonnie shows that the simple things in life (like just playing with your grandchildren) are very important. Important to the grandchildren and to the grandparents. Snuggles. Hugs. I love you. I like those the best!

Thank you so much for sharing, Shonnie!
Digi-Gram