Comments on: Beware of Grandmas Wielding Reddi-Wip.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:44:37 +0000

Did you yank the can out of her hand and say, “Bitch, please”

By: Gramma Denice

Gramma Denice — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:56:23 +0000

Just so you don’t lump us all together, some of us Gramma’s really do respect our kids wishes when it comes to THEIR kids. (think it stems from previous mom’s and experiences and the age old, “I’m not going to be like MY mother” syndrome).
My girls were athletic, typical country tom-boys and shown under the hood of a car just as much as how to read a recipe.
SO my daughter was pretty surprised when my reactions are AAAH! or eeek (that sucking in sound when you grab your breath in) or “you let her do that? when her 18 month old was mastering stairs, or climbing the slides. She would laugh but finally commented “Mom you weren’t that way with us? how come now? what’s up with that?”
At first I really couldn’t answer her, then I realized, not only did I not want to witness another generation of injuries (forgetting I would not be the one to dry the tears or bandage the hurt, or make a run to the emergency room) but I finally figured it out.
The next time she saw my reaction and really starting picking on me for being the nervous Nellie, I was ready with my answer:
“well, you and your sister were MINE, if I broke ya, couldn’t blame anyone but myself. But my grandkids, well, they’re not mine, they’re yours! I have to return in one piece, just as you brought them cause if I break one of THEM, I can’t make another one! ”
She thought it was hilarious.

By: Insanitykim

Insanitykim — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:57:48 +0000

I have been gone so long it’s like I don’t know you anymore. You’re like, vlogging and whatnot and I have so much to read and learn, like that crazy sitting on chairs hoopla (where you do LEARN that stuff?) Glad to see we still have our inflated mommy fears to share though. Nothing bonds moms like irrational vigilance against the unknown and controlling the universe!!!

By: Sarah Jensen

Sarah Jensen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:30:58 +0000

Okay, that’s just funny. I know, scary too, but way funny.
I can almost see my mom do that.
Anyway, thanks for the laugh.
Sarah
giveagirlapen.com

By: Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:41:28 +0000

It’s good to know that even if in jest, other mom’s have those crazy worrysome thoughts when their children are out of their sight.

I was shocked the first time my very strict and scary dad showed me something they taught my son when he was about 4, pounding his fork and knife on the table while waiting for dinner chanting “We want food”.
It funny how different the relationships are between parent/child and grandparent/child.

You are a terrific writer!

By: ck

ck — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:43:44 +0000

Funny the things you forget when you grow up…

Thanks for the reminder!

By: ChristyB

ChristyB — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:33:08 +0000

I knew it wasn’t good for you but didn’t realize it was “whippet” bad/dangerous. Good to know. I have 3 boys; 15, 16 & 22; too old to care about redi whip. Maybe just sticking to Cool Whip is the safest way to go!Didn’t have a step-Gma, I just had my very well intentioned mother-in-law who’s favorite things to say were; “Well, that’s NOT the way I used to do it”! “I used to do it that way ALL the time and MY kids turned out just fine!” my very favorite, “Here let ME show you how you’re SUPPOSED to do it the RIGHT way!” I still worry just as much but I worry about different things now. The 16 year old will be driving without me in a week. I am having so many mixed emotions! Happy one minute… completely terrified for the rest of the time!

By: Visitor from AZ

Visitor from AZ — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:47:45 +0000

I was googling a produce…handi-foil marinating pans and for some reason I came across this link. I really don’t know how and why but I decided to read your blog. I have to say it was great. I’m a mother of three, 7 months, 6 years, and 11 years. Grandma watches all while I work and there have been a few times where I’ve had to tell Grandma that what she thought was ok 30 years ago isn’t okay today. It’s amazing how times have changed. I too worry about my kids when they leave for a sleep over or traveling to see family without me. I’m the crazy mom that calls to remind them not to do this or that and to remind sister to watch brother. I too have worried about the escalator, swimming, bathroom time, and the worst one for me….snacking all day on junk.

By: Cristie

Cristie — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:36:12 +0000

Hey Jenny-
Let’s set up another playdate for the kids… I could go buy some mousetraps for Jake and Sydney to play with or we can let them swim in parka jackets… Fun, Fun!!!
Loved the story!

By: mother shaffer

mother shaffer — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:08:05 +0000

You should fill a bunch of balloons with nitrous oxide and invite the grandparents over for some fun at your house next time.

By: GenniferwithaG

GenniferwithaG — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:57:56 +0000

I once bought Redi Whip for a dessert and my kids were doing the same thing. I had the same reaction, knocking the can away from them and then testing them by putting on Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” on youtube. Thankfully, they were NOT high or impressed with Pink Floyd and I never bought Redi Whip again. The End.

By: rachy

rachy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:13:11 +0000

hey, jenny, once they become grandparents, they can’t be held liable for anything that goes wrong with your kids. yep, that’s your worry 24/7/365.

but think of the benefits: some years from now, when the prince and princess have their own families, you can be the crazy grandma! (start plotting now!)