I don't think motherhood ever changes or fatherhood for that matter, once you have kids your world changes. I wouldn't trade my kids for my previous life, in fact what was life like before having kids? What did I waste all that time on? I feel like I achieve more now in life than I did before. I guess I know I slept alot more than I do now.
But how great are grandparents? They drive you insane at times. I mean now I'm the one that says no to chocolates and lollies and junk food like my parents ALWAYS said to me. Yet here they are doing the complete OPPOSITE!
So not fair, all I wanted was some more thins chicken chips, but then you get older and you don't want what you wanted as a kid. I guess it's more about wanting something because you were told no. Your first act of defiance towards your parents is junk food. Don't tell me how to live!
Imagine being able to eat all the chips and chocolates you ever wanted to as a kid, ah life would have been bliss! Nope, instead you had to wait for your grandparents to come over and bring you the goodies mum and dad wouldn't give you. I remember thinking, when I have kids I'll let them eat all the cake they want because I'm not mean.
Then you become one and it changes, because you know too much chocolate cake means two things, sugar rush and unhealthy! So you become your parents 🤣
I'm fortunate enough that my grandmother is still with us and my children have gotten the opportunity to meet their great grandmother in person. I'm not sure how common that is in other countries but it is a rare opportunity here in Australia. I'm sure many too have this opportunity but I don't know many others.
Having three generations in one photo is quite an achievement but having four is pretty epic. I don't think I'll have that opportunity in my lifetime and future generations will find it harder. People are having children later in life as they seek their careers and stability. Some nations have declining populations but it is also a delayed birthing rate that contributes to dwindling populations.
Wasn't uncommon for people to be married and having kids at 16 when my grandmothers generation was around. Then with my mum and mum in law that was pushed back to 20s and 18s were seen as young.
Not in my generation it is 25 to 35 when people start having children. My mum had me at 21 I had my first at 30 and I'm sure that age will continue to remain about there (hopefully).
My wife is the youngest of 3 siblings and I'm the oldest of 4 so our parents ages are a little different. My mum is only 56 her mother is 69 but the ages between first borns are about the same. My wifes oldest brother is the age I will be when my mum is 69. World's apart, but it's amazing how society dictates and sets the standards of each generation.
It's great having grandparents around, I often watch and get jealous as they are often retired and have all the time you wish you had for focusing on your family. My mum is only part retired and still works part time.
I guess this is the age and period where parents get to enjoy parenting again but at a more slow paced and fun way. A way I wish I could without the morning rush to get ready and head off to work. Although we are still working from home so things are pretty good at current.
Grandparents are always there to help and pick up where you can't, a part time parent but on call full time.
Is there anyone else in the group that has 4 generations on this earth going at the same time? Share your images below, I'd love to see ❤
Truly four generations is epic. I admire families who could record that. Am just 31 and i have no grandparents, not from any of the both sides. I loss them way earlier than now. Those that have them should cherish them. They are priceless
Yes it is definitely something to be cherished and I enjoy it. We are very fortunate
Grandparents are very different.
It's hard to imagine someone, say, my grandmother, who used to chase her kids down with a broomstick because they've been naughty. Or, my grandfather, who my mom would try to climb on top of a tree to avoid a beating.
Then, as a grandparents themselves, they were the chillest people I know.
Haha yes! Exactly this is what I mean.
I wasnt even allowed to eat food in the lounge. I go pick up my 4 year old and shes in the lounge with a bowl of cerial, glass of water AND cookies.
Crumbs everywhere, I used to get a flogging if that was me!
You have a beautiful, precious family! @melbourneswest
Thank you, I really appreciate that. They are beautiful and I'm very lucky
Yay! 🤗
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