I have been called grandmother a few times now and although I knew that this might happen, it still hurts.
The first time, I was with my husband and we were just getting David (about 6 months at this time) out of the car. An older couple were walking past and said something along the lines of “It’s tough having to look after the grandchildren!”
I was instantly defensive and proclaimed in a loud voice to the world that he was mine! My husband just glanced quizzically at me and said nothing.
The second time. I was again with my husband and some people passing by commented on us being the grandparents. I immediately leapt in again and assured them that he was mine and I was absolutely young enough to have a baby. Again, my husband said nothing and that’s when it hit me. It only happened when I was with him!!!
I decided not to leave him for a younger model but took on board his views which were pretty much along the line of ‘What’s it got to do with them and why do they feel they have the right to comment?’ (except with more sweary words)
He was right. I know I’m old enough to be David’s grandmother but that doesn’t mean that I am not also the perfect age to be his mother.
