Grandparenting: Fighting for a Better Future
In a previous post, I mentioned we are now grandparents to two grandchildren. It’s been months since that initial post about the changes in our lives, and since then, things have changed even more.
Surprise Surprise
Back in May, on the day after Mother’s Day, my bonus son stopped by with his girlfriend to give me a present. It was incredibly uncharacteristic of him, so my intuition told me he had news he wanted to share with his father and me. I figured he was either engaged or about to tell us he and his girlfriend were having a baby. My husband argued with me over the reason, while my son agreed it was one of the two reasons I mentioned.
When I opened the gift bag, there was a cute piece of lawn decor and something else wrapped in tissue paper. As soon as I picked up that second present, I knew what it was. I looked at my husband, smirked, and said, “I told you so!” I unwrapped it, and it was a baby onesie announcing that grandbaby number three was on the way. It turns out they found out they were expecting the day our grandson was born. It has been months, and we are now the proud grandparents of three grandchildren. Our newest granddaughter is almost four months old. She’s doing extremely well, and mom and dad are doing great, also.
The Little Boy He Once Was
I first met my bonus son when he was 10 years old. Back then, he barely came up to my shoulder, but now he towers over me. He went from a little boy who asked me to lie in bed and chat before he went to sleep each night, to now being a dad himself.
For Them, I Fight
Yes, like before, none of this was expected, but some of the best things in life rarely are. They sneak up on you when you are least prepared, and sometimes the things you need the most in life are those surprises.
I never thought that by the age of 43, I would be a grandmother of three. Though I didn’t plan on it happening this quickly, I’m more focused than ever on protecting those I love and fighting for their rights and freedom. I want my grandbabies to grow up in a world where they are safe, valued, and able to fulfill any dreams they have. I don’t want my granddaughters growing up thinking anyone owns them. I don’t want them to think they can’t use their voices to stand up for others. So, while being vocal is scary sometimes, I continue to be loud and proud because my grandbabies deserve to grow up in a world where they are safe, loved, and respected.
One day, when they are older, they will know that their Bunny never gave up and fought for them and every child on this planet. They will know that I believed in a bright future for all, and did everything I could to make sure they had the best lives possible.
I love you, L, W, and A. You three bring so much joy and purpose to my life, and I promise that as long as I breathe, I will fight for you and your future.
