Getting Started with Grandma’s Mother’s Day Message
Mother’s Day popped up on my calendar, and I suddenly realized – hey, my grandma totally counts too! Wanted to send her something special, not just the usual “Happy Mother’s Day” text. Problem was, my brain kinda froze. Where even to start?
My Messy Brainstorming Session
Grabbed my notebook. Flipped to a blank page. Doodled for five minutes. Not helping. Tried thinking about what makes her awesome. Remembered her crazy good apple pie, how she always sneaks me candy even now, and that time she taught me to plant tomatoes. Still felt stuck putting feelings into words.
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Here’s what I did next:
- Scrolled through old photos on my phone – found some good ones with her holding baby me.
- Texted mom asking for favorite grandma stories (mom sent back some embarrassing ones!).
- Listened to some cheesy old songs she loves. Got me in the vibe.
Actually Writing the Thing
Scribbled some first tries. They were rough. Sounded fake or super stiff. Deleted everything. Tried again. Focused on specific stuff only grandma would get. Mentioned her weird cookie jar shaped like a chicken, how she calls every computer a “typewriter,” and her epic knitting battles.
Wanted short & sweet, but heartfelt. Ended up doing two versions:
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Option 1: Simple thanks.
Option 2: Added a funny grandma memory.
Option 3: Longer one sharing how she taught me something.
Couldn’t pick! So annoying. Ended up mixing parts of 1 and 2.
Sending It (And Almost Screwing Up!)
Copied the final message. Went into my text app. Hit her name. Pasted. Added a photo from last summer – the one where she’s wearing that giant sunhat. Accidentally clicked the picture before writing “Love You!” Scrambled to add it. Sent.
My heart thumped. What if she thought it was stupid? What if I spelled something wrong?
Five minutes later, my phone buzzes. Grandma replied: “Got your typewriter note! Made me cry happy tears sweetie. P.S. Tell your mother I said to feed you more.” Nailed it.
Quick Stuff That Worked for Me
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Do This:
- Be specific! Mention grandma-things only she has.
- Short words > fancy words every time.
- Add a photo or voice note if you can.
- DON’T wait until last minute (like I almost did!).
Yeah, it felt kinda awkward at first. Brain wouldn’t work. Kept overthinking it. Making silly mistakes like almost forgetting “love you” helped it feel real though. Grandmas love messy, real love. She just wants to know you remember her. Even a quick, goofy text works wonders. Now I gotta buy her more knitting yarn.
