Let me go into some background information... Every Monday, my Grandma gets up, turns on her computer and then goes to start her coffee. By the time her coffee is finished, she may or may not fix herself a bite to eat, and then she will go and check to see if her computer is on (she has a slow computer/Internet connection - but it suits her purpose). If her computer is on, she will get her Internet turned on and will wait for it to load, and go do something else while she waits. When her computer connects to the Internet, my blog is her homepage and she starts to read. We are connected even though we are over 2000 miles apart.
Some of my fondest memories from visiting my Grandparents (even when growing up we lived out of state) are eating breakfast with Grandma. My Grandpa tended to eat breakfast in bed (we got to take turns taking it to him) and Grandma would sit with us at the table. Grandma would ask us what kind of cereal we wanted and if we wanted a piece of toast or not to go with it. She would ask us questions and always seemed genuinely interested in our answers.
As I've grown up, I still enjoy sitting with Grandma at her kitchen table when I visit (which isn't nearly as often as I would like). Grandma has always supported me in my decisions and choices. She is one of my biggest fans when it comes to my blog and that helps encourage me to write. Grandma is one of my biggest fans regardless. =)
That was one of the things I was looking forward to most after I got married. I wanted to have kids right away so I could watch them grow and enjoy their children. My parents and even my grandparents have been relatively young compared to the ages of my friend's parents/grandparents. I wanted to be young enough to enjoy my children/grandchildren. Not to say it won't still happen for me, I know lots of people have children after they turn 30. I just saw myself at a different point in life by the time I turned 30 (as I do next month).
I know that my life won't end when I turn 30 and that I still have a lot of life ahead of me. Like I said, I just thought I would be at a different point in my life when I hit 30. I'll just have to wait and see what my 30's have in store for me.
I have been thinking a lot about families as well because I went to a baby shower yesterday for a co-worker who has become a good friend. I am so thrilled for her and her husband because I believe they are going to be fabulous parents to their little one when he comes. But baby showers and other baby related things are difficult for me. I know that all babies are precious and they offer love/hope/possibilities however, it hits pretty close to home since I want one of my own. Once again, I guess I'll just have to wait and see what my 30's hold...
Until then, thanks for having breakfast with me, Grandma! =)
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