I was thinking the other day how lucky we are to live 15 minutes away from both our moms.....and we are not only geographically close, but have a great relationship with them! A rare gift. Their support is invaluable. Barb often babysits the girls on short notice so Chris and I can get some "sanity time" for our marriage. She also loves to take them to movies, the zoo, museum, etc. They are always quite thrilled (and tired) after a day with grandma Smith. And I can't even tell you how many times my mom has folded my laundry. The other day I went to work with a mountain of clothes on the couch, and came home that evening to find it had miraculously disappeared. My mom was in the neighborhood and let herself into my house to do a few chores while she waited for her doctor's appointment. She also watches NiNi for me every Friday, which has become a highlight of both their weeks. In addition to the "nature walks" (which are the source of the ziplock bags of crickets and rotten crab apples that decorate my countertops) she also usually brings some messy craft project. Last week they painted eachothers faces. NiNi didn't want grandma to wash hers off.....so she didn't. Mom drove all the way home like that. Now THAT is grandma love!
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