Why do I act so childlike at almost 60?!

[Anonymous]

I hate playing with dolls... I can do hide and seek.

I can do a lot especially outdoors but I can’t go in the ocean so I wish I could do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So what if it is a humble brag? Can't grandma brag a bit at Christmas time?
If anything, OP posted something that many of us like to hear about.

She totally can, and everyone is entitled to their own feelings about her post.

[Anonymous]

Posting this for praise is being child-like OP. Having fun with your grandchildren isn't.

[Anonymous]

You sound wonderful!

[Anonymous]

The best people can role switch. Act childlike with children, find hobbies of the people they're talking to and still have interesting conversations with adults.

As the mom of young kids, I find it both interesting and disappointing how relatives act around my kids. Some love kids and others just like the thought of seeing them. I don't think everyone has to talk to my kids, but I'm pleasantly surprised when an aunt or grandparent really takes the time to ask my kids about their interests, asks them to show them their new toys or about books they like.

[Anonymous]

I think it's fine so long as you can still be the adult and put boundaries in place with the grandkids when needed and don't interfere with the parents to be fun.

Also realize that future grandkids might have different personalities and might enjoy a calmer version of you.

And finally as long as you won't pout or take it personally if your grandchild no longer wants to do things with you.

Have fun!

[Anonymous]

OP here. I’m not bragging at all! I literally wonder why I have so much fun acting like a child with my granddaughter. Chasing each other and giggling annoys the hell out of the men. Haha. When my granddaughter visits she wants to start playing right away so now I make her help me clean the kitchen first. I can revert so quickly to a child again, especially when the conversations turn to politics. “Time to play hide and go seek!”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I’m not bragging at all! I literally wonder why I have so much fun acting like a child with my granddaughter. Chasing each other and giggling annoys the hell out of the men. Haha. When my granddaughter visits she wants to start playing right away so now I make her help me clean the kitchen first. I can revert so quickly to a child again, especially when the conversations turn to politics. “Time to play hide and go seek!”

How wonderful for you. 🙄🙄🙄

[Anonymous]

OK, we got it. You’re Not Like Other Grandmas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OK, we got it. You’re Not Like Other Grandmas.

No Im not! . I love that I can play with my granddaughter and not worry about falling over with a stroke. Getting dates was what use to motivate me to stat fit, now it’s playing chase with my granddaughter. Boy have things changed.

[Anonymous]

Can you adult when necessary? Then no issue at all. If all of your life interactions are like that, then carry your own weight. But grandkids are more fun than your kids anyway because they go home and someone else has to be the meanie.

[Anonymous]

OP, enjoy what you are good at. You are good at this. Most people aren't. You probably aren't good at the same things they are. Enjoy being you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, we got it. You’re Not Like Other Grandmas.

No Im not! . I love that I can play with my granddaughter and not worry about falling over with a stroke. Getting dates was what use to motivate me to stat fit, now it’s playing chase with my granddaughter. Boy have things changed.

Umm do you know a lot of people who are worried about keeling over from a stroke?

[Anonymous]

My SIL once told me that her mom(my MIL) was great with babies and very young children, not so much with school age or older. Before my own kids I didn't know what SIL meant, but she was dead on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My SIL once told me that her mom(my MIL) was great with babies and very young children, not so much with school age or older. Before my own kids I didn't know what SIL meant, but she was dead on.

Well I actually also have a 14 yr old I’ve kept one day a week overnight since she was 9. Her single mom came to me and asked for help for a night off so I gladly accepted. We use to play a lot together but now all she wants to do is video chat with her boyfriend and friends. But we still make cookies, play ping pong, and go mall shopping.. I completely understand as children get older they want less and less to do with us adults. I knew that day would come, especially once they get into boys.