A cute Etsy find for new grandparents
Friends are becoming grandparents for the first time in November. I wanted an extra special card .
You have a choice of color and what you want to say inside and she prints it for you.
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Comments (5)I'm not a grandma yet but hope you won't mind me contributing my two cents, since I love to read. I remember my mom crawling into bed with my brother and me and reading "chapter" books before we were old enough to read them on our own. We couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen! When I grew up and had three children of my own I dedicated time to reading to them one on one since they were four years apart and it wasn't as often as my mom did. She was a SAHM and I worked full-time. So what I think is that Grandparents have the opportunity to give their grandchildren that quality time that their working parents may not be able to give. (Even if the parents do have the best of intentions). One of the things I am most looking forward to when I am a Grandma is that wonderful one-on-one reading time. Or if I am very, very, lucky multiple-on-one reading time! What a good excuse to re-visit Little House on the Prarie and Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates!...See MoreFirst-time expectant grandparent
Comments (9)I'm not a grandmother, but I think its great that you can "own" your feelings. Much better than the old game face everything's great for me. I can tell you my mother was probably extremely distressed while I was pregnant. (I was 29, never told me, however - a good thing because I would have worried about her worrying) I had lost one pregnancy before, and had some issues with my next, nothing outrageous, just a bit nerve wracking. My mother was thrilled at the prospect of a grandchild but I still think she worried about what it would be like for me. If you think about it, how do you describe to someone who does not have kids, what it is like to be a mom? There are just no words, too many emotions. I know if when my daughter has a baby I will be very nervous. I think years ago when women had babies there wasn't all this test and that test, ultrasound, 10 bloodworks, etc. I think if I were to have had a second child I would have "opted out" of many of the tests. I never thought I would have kids. Didn't play dolls as a kid, closest was Barbie dolls with dress up clothes. I am still not a "baby" person. I babysat a little, but as soon as I could, I got a "real job" working with adults. I like kids, just am not one of those girls who dreamed of getting married and having babies. So when I had my daughter I figured I was set with one. I was surprised at what a good mom I became. I was fortunate enough to be a stay at home mom, reading, gymboree, and all the fun stuff I could do with her we did. She went to museums and other cultural things as a young child. I know I am prejudiced, but she is one beautiful, smart, kind, soon to be 16 year old girl. I will say my MIL probably was not so happy for other reason. I think when you become a "grandmother" it signifies a change in your life. Some people need a little adjustment time. By the time my daughter was born she was fine. JMHO:-) Also, congrats to everyone in your family....See Moreetsy question
Comments (27)RoseAbbey, of course art that you choose should be loved by you, a lot, and if madly loved-even better)) My advice-go to the aforementioned sites, search art or narrow it to certain topic or technique if you already know what you prefer.. immerse yourself in looking..soon you'll see where your heart is, and which artists' work you feel connected to. Many artists explore several themes that are close to them somehow..people, or cities, or nature..you might very well be able to find two paintings or drawings or watercolors that share a lot, but still are distinct works of art. I was very, very wary of buying art through Internet, site unseen..but as I did that more and more, I became calmer..it usually works. Of course nothing beats a personal encounter with an artist, that's true. But you can still find something that you love a lot. I stumbled upon a pastel drawing once, on Etsy..it pictured a little girl on the beach, very concentrated on building a sand castle. She was a copy of my daughter, that was teenager by the time I saw this drawing. The resemblance was uncanny. It was like some sort of magic. I bought it from the artist, and gifted it to my daughter. It is in her room. After couple of years I'm almost sure that this unknown girl is her)) So you see, even without seeing the artist, you can have the most amazing experience..it happens. Now, sorry for my long ramble)) Good luck! I am exited for you. Almost nothing that can be in your home is as exiting as a work of art that really speaks to you....See MoreWould you buy art on Etsy?
Comments (9)Yes, I did, and mentioned that on some other thread here-I bought art on Etsy, several times. Couple paintings, two watercolors, a small sculpture or two, several ceramic works, and artistic tile..(In my defense: not everything was for dear myself, some were gifts)) It took me a long time, maybe years, to even entertain the idea that art can be bough on internet, site unseen. But after you risk it, you warm up to it. I was pleased with all my purchases on Etsy, and the ones that came from the artists were my favorite ones. The sellers there are usually incredibly responsible and nice. I also bought art on E Bay, several times (mostly very cute but cheap, unassuming pieces, except for one pretty big oil painting, which I loved enough to buy from Germany, and had to frame it here..now THAT was expensive..)), I also won a great etching by a prominent artist on Everything But The House site. (They have amazing, unbelievable things there sometimes.. even though the more amazing artwork is the more chance everybody will try to get it, and the price will be in heaven) .But I still highly recommend checking them out. This is relatively new site of estate and auction sales from around the country, where bids start from one dollar. You can search by the sale or by category..just look up "art". They have new sales each day. I love their representation too-lots of photos of each artwork, description of every blemish if there, really user-friendly. Of course I bought straight from the artists and galleries too, and it's different kind of experience that's hard to beat. But it doesn't mean that you won't enjoy an art you buy for example on Etsy, You'll still feel this connection with the artist, and you might love your art a lot....See More
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last year“Somehow the "world's best" stuff always feel like schtick to me.”
You mean I’m not #1?! But my mug says so!
Actually I’m not a dad. I’m a papa. And the CORRECT mug says Best Papa Ever.
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I can’t wrap my head around this simple card being so analyzed and criticized.
I mean this sincerely, not meanly at all. (It is hard to convey tone online, so know that I intend this in sense of total calm friendliness :))
Just try to put yourself in the shoes of a parent who for various reasons may never be able to become a grandparent. It doesn't seem a far stretch at all that any caring person would understand why this parent may feel criticized by the sentiment that only the best parents get to be grandparents.
There are so many instances of other people's life experiences that I will never come close to experiencing myself, but when I try to see things through their eyes, without judgement, it can help open my heart just a bit to why someone feels the way they do. It doesn't mean you have to agree with it or make it your reality. But it can help broaden the way we understand others. Maybe you already do this quite regularly, but in this instance have a pit fall around understanding the parent / grandparent issue at hand.
I have had so many friends who have had miscarriages, babies that have died, have had adoptions fall through, are single and don't feel they can handle parenthood alone, or for myriad other reasons have not made their parents grandparents. Of course you would never give this card to them. But just the idea that some people even believe this is true just feels so yucky.
Kendra, your mom would walk out after seeing this card? Really?
No way, she is way too polite to do that. But she would *want* to. It is hard to be around other people who are judging you as less than and this card does that even if unintentionally.
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