Ive just come back from seeing my gorgeous granddaughters Naomi and Laura. They are 13 months old and into everything, ive had an afternoon of Peppa pig and have loved every minute of it. I always thought i wouldn’t be able to be a good Nana because of this disability… but i was so wrong…i cant do as much physically and am unable to push their pram but the delight on their faces as i turn up wth Frazer on a Tuesday is priceless. I abandon my wheelchair and then spend all day crawling on the floor with them. We build castles and play choo choo trains and watch Peppa pig. Then its time to go home… the heartbreak of leaving them… little Naomi cries because Nana has to go, they both know how to pull on Nana’s heart strings… I get back into my chair and me and Frazer get the bus home…im exhausted but it was worth every minute.
what a lovely uplifting post, glad you enjoyed your day. Like you, I was already in a wheelchair when my grandchildren came along, also when my children were small, and although missed out on pushing the pram, they liked nothing more than sitting on my lap in my chair whilst we were out, and when home, they would sit next to me for hours reading books, colouring, puzzles etc, so we had a close bond, and still do.
Youre not just a good Nanny to them, you are the best, enjoy every moment.
I’ve just replied to your burning legs post and now understand that the beast has bitten you for having such a good day. Even in my chair I have to know when to stop otherwise there is payback. The physio has me doing some basic exercises to save some of my muscles from wasting. I’ve been encouraged so I’m trying to use my legs a bit more. I may help but she is the first Woof. Steve x
Hi Steve, thanks for your message, there is always a payback. I get scared that one day I might lose more abilities. I feel as if I’m constantly pushing the limits. Have you got anymore adventures planned? I’ve just booked a train to Glasgow again. Me and Frazer and Isabelle are going at the end of January. Moĺly has a respite weekend with short break foster care (for children with disabilities) it always takes so much planning but it will be worth it. Michelle and Frazer xx
It’s another trip to Wallasey on the 2nd of February. I want to make sure my dad’s ok; he looked a bit frail over Christmas. Of course I’ll have a gas with my old friends.