Welcome to my personal experiences about becoming a grandmother. As a woman born of the baby boom generation, I raised my children in the last quarter of the 20th century, and patiently (or impatiently, depending on whose opinion) awaited grandmother-hood well into the 21st century.

       My daughter, like many in her generation, delayed marriage and parenthood until much older (admittedly with the potential advantages of maturity, establishing a professional career and becoming economically secure before creating a family). But while I eagerly awaited a blessed event to embark on a much longed-for role of grandmother, I was indeed getting older too. Perhaps that could have been taken into consideration …     

       So if you are already a grandparent, or are longing to be one, this may all seem very familiar. As a writer and psychologist, I have found that our individual experiences that seem unique are often common themes among those in a similar age group.

         I certainly hope that you enjoy reading my blogs about how I finally became a grandmother and how it’s working out for me.  And perhaps you’ll find my experiences relatable to yours.