My Granny Hicks served southern iced tea that was cold cousin to Turkish coffee: "Black as hell, strong as death, and sweet as love." She did so from a kitchen that was also the grand nexus of the neighborhood. Precious memories.
Grandma Ashton would say “you dasn’t”. Which was all purpose swamp yankee. Depending on the tone and situation it could be a scold as in “you must not!” Or advice as in “you should not”. Or surprise as in “you did not!”.
That part about one day being a quirky character in family stories. I’m guessing that day has already arrived. Maybe try a little eavesdropping.
Grandma Marrs sounds awesome and reminds me of my grandmas. My mom was a wonderful grandma and I have always wanted to follow in her shoes, although I’ve tried to resign myself to the fact that it may never happen. You are blessed to have so many grandkids and I know that they cherish you. You will leave wonderful memories. ❤️
You have sounded like a supreme grandmother to me.
If my son is like my family, I'm likely not to be alive when/if he has children. He didn't like that idea when he was little, but seems resigned to it now.
(Yes, I *am* a grim mother. How did you guess? :D )
"Simply doing the opposite of your own mother is not a workable plan..." Boy, you'd be surprised how many people did not and still do not know this. One in my own family.
I feel like I miss Grandma Marrs and I never met her. (Love "her hair looked like a dandelion"! 😁)
You are a just right granny for your grandbabies!
I really hope to be a grandma someday.
You’ll be awesome. I mean that.
My Granny Hicks served southern iced tea that was cold cousin to Turkish coffee: "Black as hell, strong as death, and sweet as love." She did so from a kitchen that was also the grand nexus of the neighborhood. Precious memories.
She sounds perfect.
Beautiful.
Grandma Ashton would say “you dasn’t”. Which was all purpose swamp yankee. Depending on the tone and situation it could be a scold as in “you must not!” Or advice as in “you should not”. Or surprise as in “you did not!”.
That part about one day being a quirky character in family stories. I’m guessing that day has already arrived. Maybe try a little eavesdropping.
I would but I think I'd walk away with hurt feelings. Let 'em talk. I don't have to listen.
I’m sure it’s all good or at least entertaining.
Grandma Marrs sounds awesome and reminds me of my grandmas. My mom was a wonderful grandma and I have always wanted to follow in her shoes, although I’ve tried to resign myself to the fact that it may never happen. You are blessed to have so many grandkids and I know that they cherish you. You will leave wonderful memories. ❤️
I am awaiting your next book: “The Tao of Grandma Marrs.” Seriously.
SHIT YEAH! I always listen when WuMaster talks.
You have sounded like a supreme grandmother to me.
If my son is like my family, I'm likely not to be alive when/if he has children. He didn't like that idea when he was little, but seems resigned to it now.
(Yes, I *am* a grim mother. How did you guess? :D )
"Grim" beats "hateful," so cool.
"Simply doing the opposite of your own mother is not a workable plan..." Boy, you'd be surprised how many people did not and still do not know this. One in my own family.
I’m sorry to hear that. Truly sorry.
I know it's not funny, but still ...
In my case, it’s OK to laugh. I do, now.