My personal childhood web



My grandmom



My dad

These are the people that have been in my life as a child, and still are a huge part to not only me, but my family as well.  My memories of my dad as a child include playing tea parties, playing card games, and helping me to learn how to drive a three wheeler, I know, old school right, which he still has today and is teaching my sons how to drive it?!  He did not show emotions or affection often, but I could just feel the love in his heart.  Now that he has three grandchildren, he is forced to SHOW his love.  They don’t let him forget to give hugs, play basketball, drive the three- wheeler or say I LOVE YOU! 



Pop & Gram



My mom was always there for me as a child.  She was there to make sure my needs were met, help me with homework, listen to me, encourage me, and help me through tough times.  Today, she continues to do all of that and so much more.  She was there for the birth of all three of my children, and is able to care for the youngest one while I am at work and helps to be sure my other two are off to school.  She is always there to listen and never judges my decisions. 

My grandparents are another part of my web that I consider amazing.  My gram was the care taker.  She would babysit me when I was little and I would often spend many sleepovers at her and my pop’s house.  As an only child, I was yearning for someone to always play with.  When I would come over she would also arrange for cousins to stay as well.  My pop was a man of few words, and still is.  His actions showed it all.  He would be the one to take me fishing, allow me to help him in his workshop, and take me to flea markets to sell his woodwork, and even give me a few dollars to spend.  He taught me about the simple things in life. 

Last, but not least by any means, my grandmother.  She was always energetic, loved to play games and go places.  She would often pick me up on the weekends and take me to amusement parks.  Or we would go to the store and buy lots of snacks and stay up to the wee hours of the morning playing games.  No worries with grandmom, just fun.  She was always so relaxed and anything that I would do would seem ok with her.  As you can see in the picture, she still enjoys being active and being with her great grandchildren.

All of these family members still play a part in my life.  I grew up with a family that worked for everything they have and appreciate everything they were given.  It was a simple life, and I am thankful for that.  I want the same for my family and for them to know their grandparents and have the simple life as I did, with little worries growing up.

 

My mom