My mother isn’t known as ‘mom’ around here. That’s my moniker now.
She’s been long promoted to grandmother status. So we call her G.G.
Or Grandma Gayle, if you want to get all technical about it.
And yes, I am aware that, at 72, she looks more like my sister than my mother.
Thank you.
My mom and I have always been extremely close. When I was little, I was her constant shadow.
That’s where I got all my grocery shopping skills. And weed-picking ability. And my eye for a plumb line.
Beyond that, my mom wasn’t able to rub off on me much. Her talents and qualities rolled off me like water off a duck’s back.
Most unfortunately for me.
She plays the piano. Enjoys ballroom dancing.
Can whip up a multi-course meal and set the table with all the spoons and forks in the proper place.
And can take a can of paint, some WD-40 and a piece of sandpaper, and makeover an entire room in a single afternoon.
She is a lover of formal attire.
Keeps all her silver polished.
And has the metabolism of a freight train.
We are so very, very different.
These differences are definitely one thing me and my kiddos adore about G.G.
When she comes to town, she’s like a breath of fresh air. A much needed breath of fresh air.
She has an infectious laugh, and loves to laugh loud and long.
She makes the kids think their antics (and newest knock knock jokes) are very, very funny.
And she spoils all of us ridiculously.
She arrives bearing gifts.
She insists on buying lots and lots of flavors of ice cream.
And I suspect has made a secret pact with my kids to never tell them ‘no’. She’s willing to do whatever crazy craft or play whatever ridiculous game her grandkidlets might request.
Ooooh, and request they do.
G.G. left yesterday.
I think I speak for all of us when I say
… detox stinks.
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What a blessing to have such an amazing mom. Seems like you are following in her footsteps…but certainly God has gifted you different talents and abilities. (though…ballroom dancing would be kinda fun! I didn't get that talent either!)
Detox DOES stink. And we have a G.G. around here, too, although it stands for Great-Grandma. Not much of my mom rubbed on me either. She has boundless amounts of energy, just like my sister. I'm more… sedentary. Heh.
WOW – what a wonderful GG – and that woman is 72? I'd never believe it – much more like your sister than your mom! So glad that you can have that kind of love and joy in your life!
hugs – aus and co.
Your Mom sounds like a fabulous women! So beautiful, kind and fun to be around!
What a wonderful visit and a closeness you share with your mom. My mother wanted to be grandma (her name is Dale). We didn't know what my stepmonster wanted to be called (her name is Gail). Emme started to call her mom-mom which stuck and she LOVES so Gail is also GG for grandma Gail. These pictures are beautiful
Oh I love this post and the precious photos. What beautiful timing as we are enjoying having Nana in Hong Kong for Easter Break! We too share a special closeness and she could easily pass for my sister!
So glad you all were blessed with a special visit from GG.
Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
Kim
those pics are amazing! All those beautiful children and lovely GG make me want to come visit so bad!
What a great thing you have, such a close relationship with your lovely mother. You also look amazingly young so something did rub off from your mother to you!
What a great G.G. you/they have there! And I'm soooo hoping I can look half that good at her age, my goodness.
Thanks for sharing her with us.
You have to be kidding this young lady DEFINATELY does NOT look 72! WOW!! But she does look like a lady of class and culture as you speak of. You are both blessed to have each other!
What beautiful pictures. Sounds like you had a great visit and the kids (and you) got spoiled:-)
I am up for adoption if G.G. can handle one more.
Such a wonderful tribute to your mom.
Lovely post. Makes me a bit jealous that we don't have a GG like that…but ours are lovable in their own (often crotchety) ways.
You know what, though? I would LOVE your GG to do a guest post, a rebuttal so to speak, to yours. I bet she could tell us a billion wonderful things about you even if they're not exactly like the things you've said about her. 🙂
I have a GG too (Grandma Gaynor)!! I have never called her anything but that….
Lovely tribute to your mom – and some awesome pictures of the kiddos and her!!
Blessings!
72!? She is BEAUTIFUL!!! She looks better than me and I am no where close to 72 (or even 52). You are also beautiful and amazing. Now I see where you get it from.
Those are some great pictures. You will really value them one day.
She is blessed by you and your kiddos!
I think your GG sounds amazing, so the apple doesn't fall from the tree?
Loved the pictures of your GG and her grandkiddos, enjoying those moments and thanks for sharing.
Grandmother's are pure magic. I love your photos. Your mother is very beautiful. AND that is one of her traits that did not escape you.
What a sweet post! You are sooo blessed with a fabulous Mom and G.G. Adorable pictures!
P.S. I hope I look that great at 72!
She is beautiful and I never would have guessed she's 72!
I'm sure you've inherited alot of your energy from G.G because chasing after 9 kids certainly does require alot!
What a blessing for you and your children to have such an amazing and loving woman in your lives.
She cannot be 72…wow!
Oh and she sounds like a lot of fun! 🙂
Jill
Lucky gal…now we all know where you got your good looks from…and those blessed anti-aging genes of yours!!!
There's nothing quite so priceless and a wonderful relationship with your mother. I love my mom dearly, and can't imagine life without her! One of God's most priceless gifts, for sure!! 🙂
(((Hugs)))
I love a good G.G.!! And your GG is one hot grandma! ((you can tell her that!)) I am sorry about detoxing – that's the worst – but glad you enjoyed your visit and she got to meet Miss Vivi! (and participate in a good ole' photo shot!)
What a sweet post for GG. Your mom looks very young… and beautiful! I am sure she will love having these photos to frame.
GG sounds AMAZING (& is quite a beauty too)! Your family is so blessed to have her in your lives! Sounds like she has influenced you greatly! 🙂
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Oh…she sounds wonderful!!
Lovely photos of your beautiful family!
Oh yes, I know all about detoxing after the grandparents leave. Your mother sounds so delightful. I can see why they love her. Your kiddos are toooooo cute with her. Adorable.
Hopefully GG will take this in the spirit its intended….
GG…you are ONE HOT MAMA!
I see where you get your amazing smile and stellar blue eyes from!
These pictures are just fabulous. I love them all. The kids expressions are priceless and there is GG, perfectly perched amidst the whole stinkin' adorable crew!
You described my own mother to a tee…silver polisher, ballroom dancer, piano player, chef extraordinaire, ingenious makeover-er, grandkid lover and spoiler and all around amazing woman. Apparently they don't grow them like our moms anymore.
How lucky to have such a truly special woman in your life…and to be able to call her MOM!
Love the photos!!
Your mom looks fantastic!!!
I am so happy y'all had a wonderful weekend together!!!
It is always a blessing when Grandma can come for a visit….
Sorry about my late Sunday Snapshot…
Last night, while watching a movie with my husband, I feel asleep…like into a coma….lol!
Seriously 72????? I want whatever she has! Genes, vitamins, whatever….just give me some. You have some hot mama!
Tammy
Your Mom cannot be 72 years old. No way, no how.
I can see where you get your true beauty both inside and out! WOW.
As for detox, my Mom lives in town so the kids spend a few hours with her not days. It is weird how I envy those whose children are whisked away for a week at Grandma's and/or Grandma swoops in for a week. Still … my Mom can help out at almost a moment's notice and that is VERY GOOD too.
My Mom too can still run circles around me in just about every dept. domestic. I said just about every …