The best therapy I have going for me just now is GRANDCHILDREN! It took me a few years, but I finally admitted to myself that my boys were grown men and didn’t need me as a buddy the way I always assumed they did (although they tried to tell me so in various ways but I preferred to live in denial). Anyway, I realize I need to focus on Gen III, AND IT’S SO MUCH FUN!
A few days ago, a couple of granddaughters came over and they decided cooking with Lollie was a good idea. They wanted to learn to make biscuits, so we did. Before it was over, they got into the cooking show mode and our afternoon was a blast—and the rest of our family members enjoyed the results!
Actually cooking with the grandchildren began a while ago. That’s when I thought slowing down the process and the extra clean-up wasn’t worth the effort. Now I see what a wonderful bonding opportunity it can be.