Tammy hoped she was supposed to be the best grandma ever. However, she didn't want to be called grandma. She hoped the youngster thought of her as Grammy, maybe even Meme, but not grandma.
Funny, how this bothered her. Actually, a lot of things bothered her. Especially, the part where Boone's adoptive mother was with his REAL FATHER.
She wished she had Naoki to talk with about the matter. But he was such a NO SHOW lately. What was he doing?
It was so frustrating. She couldn't count on him for anything. What was he doing?
Of course, she called. She would text. It was nothing. She was so mad at Naoki. What had she done so wrong?
Oh, she'd wanted to be a grandmother, and she did everything she could for Alfie.
Naturally, she'd had a crying spell with him. Asking for forgiveness. She was so happy to be a grandmother. Honestly, she didn't see that coming, but he had accepted her and she had promised to be there for him, no matter what.
"I know it's all my fault, these feelings you have, but you'll make a great dad, I know you will."
She said it like a promise."I want to make it up to you, anyway I can."
Tammy didn't think of his father, who was with Boone's mother. She would do her best to be her friend, but she would never have anything to do with Boone and Alfie's father. It was best to leave that alone.
It was so unsettling. It felt as if not much had changed in her life.
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ReplyDeleteWiele kobiet chce być babcią, ale nie chce, aby tak je nazywano....
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Are you a grandma? I think as being a grandma you want your own pet name. Grandma is very generic...and you find all those that are grandmas have sweet little names like G.G. and gram or grammy.
DeleteLet it go, let it go as that annoying song says. Whatever happened in the past can't be changed, Tammy and all her family need to move on and live in the moment. xxx
ReplyDeleteYes, tammy is still living in the past, aparently
DeleteI feel she is between a rock and a hard place. Yes, she is a single mom with a son she took care of on her own. Now being back in her other sons' lives and facing the past would have it's woes. She must hate her ex very much. And I myself remember the friendship I had with someone in school who was seeing my boyfriend, too. Somehow, she was a better friend than my boyfriend would ever be.
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ReplyDeleteI think becoming a new member of the family must be a shock at first, I think it would be a bit confusing to be called grandma, I think I'd like a more affectionate name too! Those family relationships you have are very complicated! I wish you a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteMy mother was called grammy and so was my grandmother.
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ReplyDeleteI can well understand that Tammy wants this
Grandmas always have such toughts, nice chapter.
ReplyDeleteGenial fragmento. las abuelas son un tesoro. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteOur decisions cannot be our enemies, otherwise we will live in internal conflict.
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Most of us do have some internal conflict.
DeleteSuch a heartfelt and complex situation—Tammy’s feelings really show how messy family dynamics can be. Hope she finds some peace soon.
ReplyDeletei know a lot of grannies who do not like being called GRANNY ane they decide to be called by their name
ReplyDeleteIn my growing up years everyone called the Grandparents, Grandma and Grandpa, then 15-20 years ago it became a thing to have a different name. Not sure why. Personally I think it's confusing for young children to understand the family structure and how people are related with people using alternative titles. Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Grandparents should be uniform. I know my own nieces and nephews didn't understand because people opted for other titles.
ReplyDeleteI hope nmever be a mommy because I hate the grandma title
ReplyDeletejust go forward......
ReplyDeleteFamilies can be such a tough thing to navigate sometimes.
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Oh, those little family battles. Sometimes, you win. Most times you don't. I feel certain Tammy must feel unlucky, yet she knows that isn't completely true. Yes, I hope she moves on and takes her place as grandma.
ReplyDeletePoor Tammy. She seems to have a lot on her mind.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chapter as always it is a pleasure to read you, greetings
ReplyDeleteI found this episode sad ,heavy with Tammy’s emotions and feelings she was going through at a moment. Getting rid off bad memories is not easy indeed. But I think if she will get settled with her children emotionally things will get better
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