For quite some time I have had this strange and recurring thought… not founded on anything other than a passing observation (many years ago), but nonetheless one that left a big impression….
You see I think I’m too TALL to be a Grandmother (I must hasten to add that its not likely to happen any time in the immediate future… but I can’t see me getting any shorter between now and then).
I was born tall (measuring a neat 24 inches) and remain vertically endowed at an approximate 5ft10in. Now some years ago took notice of a statuesque,
straight and slender ‘older’ woman who was out shopping with her grandchildren. She struck me for her well groomed appearance, but her height was completely at odds with the grandma role…… I know.. I know… that’s a massive generalisation and unfair stereotype. I just wonder if maybe it was because she appeared so physically ‘distant’ from the 2 little children ???
Anyway there isn’t much I can do about it …other than invest in a favourite armchair that will accommodate me at a child-friendly height to avoid towering over them at all times…..just thought I would share my anxiety 🙂
Wonder Years 