Hi, I’m a grandmother of six. And I’m doing this on purpose.
Six grandkids means six different ages, six sets of favorite snacks, and six very different answers to “How was your day?” (Mostly “fine.”)
Somewhere along the way, I realized loving them wasn’t the hard part. Staying in the middle of their lives was. Kids grow up fast, calendars fill up, families spread out, and if you’re not careful, Grandma turns into someone they’re told to call.
So I started doing it on purpose. Mail with something inside to do. Video calls with a plan. Better questions than “How was school?” Family stories told before they get lost. Some of it flopped, and a lot of it worked. This is where I write down what works.
Why “on purpose”?
The grandmas kids remember aren’t always the ones with the most time. They’re the ones who used the time they had on purpose.
What you’ll find here
- Ideas that fit in 15 minutes, not a free afternoon
- Help whether your grandkids are 1,000 miles away or just too busy this week
- Simple ways to pass down your stories, recipes, and traditions
- A few laughs, because pearls are optional
A few promises
- No guilt.You’re already doing more than you think.
- Kind words about parents.They’re doing their best too.
- Tested on my own grandkids first.If it flops at my house, it doesn’t make it to yours.
- No jokes about being old.We’re too stylish for that.
Why there’s no photo
You won’t see my face here, and that’s on purpose too. This place isn’t about me. It’s about you and your grandkids.
Got a story, a question, or an idea you’d like to see? Write to me at hello@grandmotheronpurpose.com. I read every message.