❤️My Heart is Full (and So is My Calendar)
I saw two of my grandkids yesterday, and honestly, my heart’s still doing a little happy dance. 💃 It’s the full-hearted, goofy-grinned happiness you carry around the next day like a badge of honor.
Now, here’s the thing: I don’t see them all the time — which, let’s be real, is probably for the best. It means they’re out there, living their own busy lives, and you know what? So am I! I’m not sitting by the window like some sad, forgotten houseplant waiting for someone to water me with attention. Nope — I’m over here living my best life.
I scroll through Facebook and see posts from grandparents, sighing, “I never get to see my grandkids... I’m so lonely.” And I can’t help but think, Well, bless your heart, but maybe, just maybe, happiness doesn’t have to be delivered to your front door by your kids or grandkids. You’ve gotta whip up your own batch of joy sometimes!
I say, be that grandparent — the one they want to run up and hug, the one they can tell their stories to without worrying you’re gonna lecture them into next week. Be the soft landing, not the guilt trip.
Take Evan, for example. He’s working full-time, but he asked if he could mow my lawn for a little extra cash. Now, some folks might say, “Oh, he should do that for free — you’re his grandma!” But me? I say, “Heck yes, I’ll pay you!” Because if that kid has the hustle to hold down a job and look for side gigs, I’m gonna cheer him on (and hand him a cold lemonade when he’s done). 💪🍹
And here’s the cherry on top — I don’t have to hop on a plane or pack a suitcase to see my family. They all live right here in Kalispell. Lucky me! I count those blessings every single day.
So, here’s my little nudge for you:
Are you counting your blessings or your complaints? Are you looking for the sunshine or stuck under a cloud of “poor me”? Because let me tell you — life glows a whole lot brighter when you shine a little light of your own.
💃 Wanda-ism:
“If you’re waiting on someone else to make you happy, you’re going to be waiting a long time — so grab your own confetti and dance it out!”
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