The Sweetest Mother's Day Gift!

Here’s to the grandmas who magically transform into dish and laundry fairies.

Here’s to the grandmas who fill their refrigerators with crayon stick people and photo magnets.

Here’s to the grandmas who read the same requested picture book for the 87th time.

Here’s to the grandmas who change poopy diapers and bathe filthy children.

Here’s to the grandmas who rock and soothe fussy little ones to sleep.

Here’s to the grandmas who give late-night advice.

Here’s to the grandmas who call to ask if the kids can spend the night or a weekend so mom and dad can have some quality time together.

Here’s to the grandmas who cook amazing meals or know the best take-out.

Here’s to the grandmas who attend the recitals, concerts, and sports games.

Here’s to the grandmas who host Easter egg hunts and 4th of July sparkler parties.

Here’s to the grandmas who decorate Christmas cookies and don’t mind the little fingers in the frosting.

Here’s to the grandmas who give the best hugs.

Here’s to the grandmas who celebrate the wins and mourn the losses.

Here’s to the grandmas who look at each new grandbaby as a blessing from God and treat each one as if they’re the first.

Here’s to the grandmas who pray for and hope for the best for their grandkids.

Here’s to the grandmas who forgive and forget.

Here’s to the grandmas who encourage and love like there’s no tomorrow.

Here’s to the grandmas who show up and inspire us to be better people.

We’re the lucky ones.

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Jessica Krassow

A recovering Type-A worrier and germaphobe, Jessica is a mom and wife learning the art of balancing and living intentionally. She loves to connect with people emotionally with words. In her spare time, she loves to make music, be outdoors, and spend quality time with her family and good friends. She also expresses herself through graphic design in her Etsy shop, EleutheriaCreative.

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