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Grandmothers In Training

By Sharon Tara

Home Stager with Sharon Tara Transformations

June 22, 2009 07:57 AM

As many of you know, I'm expecting my first grandchild, Jack, due in two weeks. Even though I've had three children of my own, it's been a long time since I've cared for a baby.

My parents were here visiting for Father's Day weekend. My mother is very excited about becoming a Great Grandmother. We went to some yard sales on Saturday and we had lots of fun finding things for our new grandbaby. We got a great deal on two Baby Bjorn carriers.

The real fun came after we got home and had a "grandmother's in training" practice session using two baby dolls.

practicing grandmotherhood Practice makes perfect

The good news: We now totally understand how to use these contraptions. We are grandma, hear us roar!

The bad news: Little Jack just might not be as cooperative as our test models were.

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Ginger Harper

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC

Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Looks like fun. I am 61 and have a 1 year old, 3 year old, 7 year old, 12 year old and 16 year old..

It just gets better and better.

Ginger

Jun 22, 2009 08:21 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Sharon My one and only is just 16...I'm ready for Grand-kittens but no babies yet thank you!!, But you look like you are eager and ready to be a G-mom.

Jun 22, 2009 08:34 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Sharon, very cute picture! Something tells me your maternal instincts will kick right in!

Jun 22, 2009 10:10 AM

Lani Hotchkiss

John L Scott Redmond - Redmond, OR

Now this has made me smile today!! I have a 2 year old granddaughter and one on the way in about 1 1/2 weeks. I remeber when Sophie was born....the love that came over me is exactly what I remembered!! I'm excited to meet my new Granddaughter too!! WOW is all I can say...it is the most incredible thing I have experienced yet!!

HAVE FUN and ENJOY!!

Lani

Jun 22, 2009 10:11 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Ginger: Wow, you have some real "grandma" experience. And you have it at all stages! Thanks!

Steve: Grand kittens, that's great! It doesn't seem like that long ago that my son was 16...don't blink, he could be all grown up with a pregnant wife before you know it!

Patricia: Thank you for the support and the confidence in my abilities!

Lani: I can't wait! After Jack is born in July, I have another grandson due in October!

Jun 22, 2009 10:33 AM

Anonymous

Kylah

Sharon

You and Dot look FABULOUS!!! Jamie is having a baby too? Congrats Grammie!!!!!

Jun 22, 2009 01:33 PM

Cindy Bryant

Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX

"Houston Home Staging Pros"

True, I don't think a baby neck will stay straight up like in the second photo.

Jun 22, 2009 04:55 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Kylah: Thanks! Yes, Jaime is due in October...also a boy.

Cindy: You can only use the carrier with the flap down and the baby facing front when they are old enough to hold their head up. We were too lazy to turn the dolls around.

Jun 22, 2009 10:55 PM

Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ

Weichert - Lopatcong, NJ

Sharon,

And we're all excited for you too! Hats off for your pre-baby training.

Jun 22, 2009 11:54 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Irene: Thank you!

Jun 23, 2009 02:59 AM

Judy Jennings

Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA

Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

The key to success is all about being prepared. You practice that principle daily, don't you? Looks like you have a pretty good head start for when the bundle of joy arrives. It sounds like it was a very fun weekend, despite the weather..... ;-)

Jun 23, 2009 05:29 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Judy: I try to be prepared, but even I'm not perfect! The weather on Saturday for the yard sales was perfect. It hasn't been good since, though!

Jun 23, 2009 05:37 AM

Janna Scharf

Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene, ID

Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert

How cute is that! My son brought my two little granddaughters for a visit, and drug all the baby paraphanalia on the plane. I decided that I needed to start acquiring the right stuff, what good inspiration you are!

Jun 26, 2009 08:42 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Janna: Yard sales are wonderful for finding baby stuff. I've been lucky to find things in really nice condition and at great prices.

Jun 26, 2009 09:53 AM

Sharon Paxson

Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA

Newport Beach Real Estate

Sharon - that is a great picture of you and your Mom. How exciting to be expecting your first grandchild.

Jun 29, 2009 05:10 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Sharon: We are so excited and just waiting for the call to come! Any day now!

Jun 29, 2009 05:47 AM

Sheila Kennedy

J29 Project - Rochester, NY

First of all neither you or your mom look like you could be grandmothers or great grandmothers. What a great picture. I am so excited for you - I have been thinking about you all day actually! I know it won't be long now. Can't wait to hear all about the good news!

Jun 29, 2009 02:55 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Sheila: How very kind of you! We are all holding our breath, every time the phone rings I hope it's the call. I'll keep you posted!

Jun 30, 2009 11:09 AM

c m

Colorado Springs, CO

We were there when our "little" bundle of g-joy arrived, all 9+ lbs of him! (He will be 6 in about 2 weeks) I promise, it all comes back instantly! Congrats to you and your mom, and the the new mom!

Jun 30, 2009 01:36 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Cheryl: Thank you! I needed that reassurance!

Jun 30, 2009 01:43 PM