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"New Age" Grandma
Modern Parenting Meets Dr. Spock
By Kate Midden
With only a few minor mishaps, the new parents adjusted to their role beautifully. Diaper-free wasn't attempted. In fact, Pampers were used for the first week before settling on all-natural fleece diapers. Breastfeeding was perfected. Miles and family are thriving.
When a discussion about no baby shots arose my only comment was, "Please talk to the pediatrician before making your final decision." I was relieved to get pictures with "boo boo" Band-Aids on each of Miles' chubby little legs, even though I knew how difficult it was for his mommy to cause him pain.
Last week I met Miles for the first time after he made the long journey to Florida to meet his fan club of grandparents, aunts and cousins. I didn't want to share him. I just wanted to bond. I held this beautiful infant, my grandson, in my arms, smelling his sweetness, relishing the touch of his soft skin against mine. It was tough to follow the "no baby talk" rule, but I tried. However, some rules are meant to be broken.
I am a new age grandma. I'm not afraid of change or new ideas. I've learned to keep my opinions to myself. When Miles smiled at me and cooed softly, he won my heart forever. I'm on his side no matter what. He's a lucky young man with amazingly creative parents who love him with abandon. And I'm a blissful grandmother who can't wait to watch him grow.