Tag: grandparents
Fetching Cokes and Ice Cream: Life Cycles and Granny Chronicles
Cycles. Life is cycles.
Then.
In the very first post I ever wrote for Houston Moms, I mused over the similarities of old folks and children....
5 Ways to Celebrate the Grandparents in Your Life
A few weeks ago, my family came down with Covid. It was debilitating, exhausting and hard. We were so grateful for our community that...
The Advantages of Living Close To Grandparents
Growing up, my family moved every few years so we never had the experience of living in close proximity to my grandparents. I remember...
Celebrating Grandparents Day from a Distance
September is always kind of a happy song and dance around here but also filled with a great sadness and longing. In September we...
Your Parents’ Retirement Just Got Easier with Overture Sugar Land
There are certain realities hitting our radar as children of aging parents. They are entering or already have entered a new season of life....
My Children Have the World’s Okayest Grandparents
Growing up, I never got to experience what it was like to have grandparents. I remember watching the joy on a classmate's face when...
Fun with Boundaries :: Redefining the Role of Grandparents
What are your fondest memories of your grandparents? I loved spending every weekend with mine at their house lounging on the hammock {indoors} watching...
Dear Dad :: A Family Journey Into Dementia
Dear Dad,
There just isn't anyone quite like you. You are a one of a kind guy. I realize that sounds trite. But many others,...
My Kids’ Grandparents are Racist
I don't remember the first time I consciously realized my parents are racist. In all reality there probably wasn't a specific moment, but rather...
Men of Distinction:: A Tribute to Those who Stand Up for...
The grandfathers, uncles, and friends who stand up and fill the role of father to children in their lives are to be celebrated.
It’s only...