Comments on: Another conversation with grandma http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:27:38 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: MinD http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9885 MinD Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:56:09 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9885 My grandma doesn't understand that I can have a boyfriend and not necessarily be pondering when we'll be married. She's always asking, "so did he get you a ring yet?" And things along that line. DRIVES ME NUTS! My grandma doesn’t understand that I can have a boyfriend and not necessarily be pondering when we’ll be married. She’s always asking, “so did he get you a ring yet?” And things along that line. DRIVES ME NUTS!

]]> By: A Super Girl http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9831 A Super Girl Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:02:24 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9831 Oh grandmothers...I have one who I have very similar conversations with! Oh grandmothers…I have one who I have very similar conversations with!

]]> By: Lil' Woman http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9817 Lil' Woman Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:39:07 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9817 I'm only 23 and not even married and my mom is already talking about babies...she better slow her freakin' roll...I think she wants someone to keep her company :) I’m only 23 and not even married and my mom is already talking about babies…she better slow her freakin’ roll…I think she wants someone to keep her company :)

]]> By: AuburnKat http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9810 AuburnKat Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:30:21 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9810 My grandmother stopped asking me when I was going to get married after she saw what a wreck I was after my ex. Last year around Christmas time when I told her I was buying myself a Kitchen Aid Mixer she told me that she would buy me one when I got married. I responded with a "grandma, I might never get married...why would I wait?" her response "you are probably better off staying single anyways." That's my grandma, she has a great personality! =) My grandmother stopped asking me when I was going to get married after she saw what a wreck I was after my ex. Last year around Christmas time when I told her I was buying myself a Kitchen Aid Mixer she told me that she would buy me one when I got married. I responded with a “grandma, I might never get married…why would I wait?” her response “you are probably better off staying single anyways.” That’s my grandma, she has a great personality! =)

]]> By: Janalee http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9807 Janalee Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:02:09 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9807 My parents are starting to get the "Grandparent Bug". The closest they've come so far is a grandkitty. Lucky for me I've got a couple of older brothers who are also not yet reproducing so they're the ones being pressured instead of me. My parents are starting to get the “Grandparent Bug”. The closest they’ve come so far is a grandkitty. Lucky for me I’ve got a couple of older brothers who are also not yet reproducing so they’re the ones being pressured instead of me.

]]> By: katelin http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9806 katelin Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:34:11 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9806 luckily my family never said a whole lot about my forever singledom and my sister's always togetherness. because turns out we're quite the opposite that way now, i have matt and she's still figuring out what to do. so it kind of makes me feel a little better. weird right? luckily my family never said a whole lot about my forever singledom and my sister’s always togetherness. because turns out we’re quite the opposite that way now, i have matt and she’s still figuring out what to do. so it kind of makes me feel a little better. weird right?

]]> By: E.P. http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9805 E.P. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:17:07 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9805 That's so ridiculous. When I was younger, my family joked that my cousin and I were never going to get married. He got married a few years ago. And I am getting married... eventually. But they used to poke at our ever-single status and say backhanded things, too, and it sucks. I hope the situation gets better. Or you can continue to laugh it off while shaking your head. Sometimes, that's all you CAN do. That’s so ridiculous. When I was younger, my family joked that my cousin and I were never going to get married. He got married a few years ago. And I am getting married… eventually.

But they used to poke at our ever-single status and say backhanded things, too, and it sucks. I hope the situation gets better. Or you can continue to laugh it off while shaking your head. Sometimes, that’s all you CAN do.

]]> By: thatShortChick http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9801 thatShortChick Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:39:18 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9801 thankfully, I have a grandma that is very laidback when it comes to me (for other family members, notsomuch) so it's only sweet words&encouragement. at least your grandma makes for good blog material! thankfully, I have a grandma that is very laidback when it comes to me (for other family members, notsomuch) so it’s only sweet words&encouragement.

at least your grandma makes for good blog material!

]]> By: Nora http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9800 Nora Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:44:35 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9800 Ha, my gram sounds very similar to yours! Whether I'm in a relationship or single, she still asks odd questions about my HIGH SCHOOL boyfriend, like why didn't I marry him? What's he doing now? Or should she call my current boyfriend a friend who is a boy or is he really my boyfriend? And why don't we always spend Saturday nights together? It's so frustrating. I've learned to let it roll off my back for the most part, but wow, she can be a tough one! Ha, my gram sounds very similar to yours! Whether I’m in a relationship or single, she still asks odd questions about my HIGH SCHOOL boyfriend, like why didn’t I marry him? What’s he doing now? Or should she call my current boyfriend a friend who is a boy or is he really my boyfriend? And why don’t we always spend Saturday nights together? It’s so frustrating. I’ve learned to let it roll off my back for the most part, but wow, she can be a tough one!

]]> By: Kate http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9799 Kate Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:33:07 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9799 My mother never hassles me about having kids, but my MIL (who I love to death, don't get me wrong) loves to express how much she wants Brian and I to have babies. So, I made a deal with her. Every time she brings up the topic, she owes me $5. It was rather lucrative at first and now we talk about my potential babies a whole lot less. :) My mother never hassles me about having kids, but my MIL (who I love to death, don’t get me wrong) loves to express how much she wants Brian and I to have babies. So, I made a deal with her. Every time she brings up the topic, she owes me $5. It was rather lucrative at first and now we talk about my potential babies a whole lot less. :)

]]> By: andhari http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9798 andhari Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:32:11 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9798 Sounds like my family, sometimes saying yes it's better than arguing lol :P Sounds like my family, sometimes saying yes it’s better than arguing lol :P

]]> By: jen http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9797 jen Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:53:30 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9797 my dad's mom always nagged me about settling down - starting at age 14. but she wanted me to date around first and have many boyfriends instead of just one at a time. she would also introduce me to men that were way too old for me like the waiters, life guards and other staff at her condo building. it was all pretty hilarious and i definitely cherish those memories. my dad’s mom always nagged me about settling down – starting at age 14. but she wanted me to date around first and have many boyfriends instead of just one at a time. she would also introduce me to men that were way too old for me like the waiters, life guards and other staff at her condo building. it was all pretty hilarious and i definitely cherish those memories.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9796 Melissa Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:03:30 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9796 I'm kind of on the opposite end of the spectrum as you, as I'm 20 and living with my boyfriend.. so my family conversations are painful for different reasons! Instead of "have you found anyone yet?" it's questions about how I'm going against religion and family values by "living in sin so young". As for the backhanded comments, I can COMPLETELY relate to you here! My grandma was known for them. My personal favorites are "I love the way you styled your hair, but this color? A little mousey, don't you think?" and, while introducing my brother & I, "He's so smart! Graduated at the top of the class to move on to a huge school! And she, she's so adorable, isn't she?" Thanks for the vote of confidence, gram! :) They mean well, I think. I’m kind of on the opposite end of the spectrum as you, as I’m 20 and living with my boyfriend.. so my family conversations are painful for different reasons! Instead of “have you found anyone yet?” it’s questions about how I’m going against religion and family values by “living in sin so young”.
As for the backhanded comments, I can COMPLETELY relate to you here! My grandma was known for them. My personal favorites are “I love the way you styled your hair, but this color? A little mousey, don’t you think?” and, while introducing my brother & I, “He’s so smart! Graduated at the top of the class to move on to a huge school! And she, she’s so adorable, isn’t she?” Thanks for the vote of confidence, gram! :) They mean well, I think.

]]> By: Kara http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9795 Kara Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:37:38 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9795 Ha! I used to get this from my mom, when I was the only child in college who never brought anyone home. I'd be back visiting and we'd be driving down the road talking about hamburgers or something and out of NO WHERE she'd say "You'll find someone special Kara, don't get down." Um...what? I thought we were talking about hamburgers. And by the way, I'm fine. It sounds like you are the one that needs reassuring. And now that I am married, I get the baby pressure. Keep in mind that my husband and I just celebrated our four MONTH anniversary. Nothing like being pressured to live on someone else's time line. My poor mom, she'll be waiting... Ha! I used to get this from my mom, when I was the only child in college who never brought anyone home. I’d be back visiting and we’d be driving down the road talking about hamburgers or something and out of NO WHERE she’d say “You’ll find someone special Kara, don’t get down.” Um…what? I thought we were talking about hamburgers. And by the way, I’m fine. It sounds like you are the one that needs reassuring.

And now that I am married, I get the baby pressure. Keep in mind that my husband and I just celebrated our four MONTH anniversary. Nothing like being pressured to live on someone else’s time line. My poor mom, she’ll be waiting…

]]> By: Sarah http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9794 Sarah Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:36:41 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9794 Oh grandmas. Thankfully, I don't get the questions from family or the pressure. Yet, when I go back home to visit, I do get the questions from all the old ladies I knew growing up. Oh grandmas. Thankfully, I don’t get the questions from family or the pressure. Yet, when I go back home to visit, I do get the questions from all the old ladies I knew growing up.

]]> By: moonjava http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9793 moonjava Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:19:30 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9793 Lol, that's cute! You have your grandmother going on about it, I have my parents (who I love to death). But for asians and marriage age, I'm considered "old". :P I said once I have my diploma, then I'll start the looking, how's that for a compromise.... Lol, that’s cute! You have your grandmother going on about it, I have my parents (who I love to death). But for asians and marriage age, I’m considered “old”. :P I said once I have my diploma, then I’ll start the looking, how’s that for a compromise….

]]> By: Heidi Renée http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9792 Heidi Renée Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:47:01 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9792 I was never in any hurry to get married, but ended up doing it when I was 23, so I think my family mumbled to themselves more about it being too soon than anything else. And my cousin just had a baby, so when I call my grandma she just talks about how funny looking the baby is. I was never in any hurry to get married, but ended up doing it when I was 23, so I think my family mumbled to themselves more about it being too soon than anything else. And my cousin just had a baby, so when I call my grandma she just talks about how funny looking the baby is.

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]]> By: Angela Noelle http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9790 Angela Noelle Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:40:07 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9790 Oh grandmas... gotta love them! Oh grandmas… gotta love them!

]]> By: jenn http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/2009/09/28/another-conversation-with-grandma/#comment-9789 jenn Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:37:42 +0000 http://www.myeverydayadventures.com/?p=1033#comment-9789 omg too funny. my grandmothers are the opposite. my polish grandmother always says "oooohh my sweet jenny - you look more and more gorgeous every time i see you" (bless her heart and poor vision) and the other one likes to talk about all of the people she believes have wronged her in her lifetime. the list is very very long. your grandmother sounds hilarious!! omg too funny. my grandmothers are the opposite. my polish grandmother always says “oooohh my sweet jenny – you look more and more gorgeous every time i see you” (bless her heart and poor vision) and the other one likes to talk about all of the people she believes have wronged her in her lifetime. the list is very very long.

your grandmother sounds hilarious!!

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