I was 55 and felt I was ready at that age; still young and mobile enough to help with small grandchildren but mature enough in my own life.
I just want to say that I have friends whose daughters have not married/had children. These girls are now in their mid-late thirties and are still not thinking of having families. They assume that when/if they change their minds, babies will happen but the evidence is that this is not always as easy as is thought. My friends, now in their late-sixties, early-seventies, may not ever become a grandma, or if they do, they will not be as fit, mobile and have the stamina necessary to deal with with small children.
My friends look with some envy at my grandchildren and it is sometimes difficult for me, not to speak of recent ‘grandchildren-happenings’ as I know they can not relate to them and I don’t want to upset them.
I guess we take what we are given. We can’t influence when/if our grandchildren are born, or not and with or without grandchildren, we are just as valid as each other.
Good Morning Sunday 28th April 2024