I always remembered the summers I spent with my grandma.
I called her “Cool Grandma,” though never to her face. She drove a sports car and ordered pizza whenever we came to stay. She ate it crust first, which made no sense, but I decided it didn’t matter. Cool was cool.
Grandma lived in a little yellow house on a corner lot. Life slowed down there in a way that felt natural. I wandered outside and always found something to do. I didn’t mind the heat or how the sun turned my freckled shoulders red instead of tan. I would have stayed forever if I could.
Those summers felt like their own small world. A bright yard. A quiet house. A girl who never got bored. And a grandma who made everything feel easy.
I didn’t know it then, but those days would stay with me for the rest of my life.
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25 comments
That’s a wonderful memory. You indeed had a cool grandma.
Thank you, Thomas. She was wonderful.
Great memories.
Thank you. 😊
Beautiful. Sounds like wonderful memories.
Thank you. They sure are. xo
I liked this
Thank you so much, Jo-Anne. That makes me happy.
Oh how I treasure my childhood memories, when my thoughts on them pay a visit. As a six-year-something. We didn’t have beautiful two-story early 1900s homes in a garden filled neighbourhood. We had the African wilds with many wild animals of every description. What an adventure! My only Granny lived with us. She was soo special to me. I love those memories and I shall cherish them until I am transformed from this world. Thank you Kymber for sharing.
Thank you, Peter‑James. Your childhood sounds extraordinary, and those memories with your Granny feel deeply rooted and full of life. I love how vividly you carry them, and I’m glad my own small piece of the past connected with yours.
what a cool gramma she was! I’m loving this story about happy memories of your cool gramma!
Thank you, Carol Anne. She really was a cool gramma, and I’m glad these happy memories still shine through. It means a lot that you’re enjoying the story.
Lovely memory of those peaceful easy days. It is good to remember back and write about our childhood memories. 😉
Thank you. Those days really were peaceful and easy, and I’m glad this memory came back while I was writing it.
This is such a poignant memory, Kymber. Thank you for sharing this bit of sunshine!
Thank you so much, Jan. I’m so pleased you liked it. xo
Truly lovely. She’s smiling down on you! xx
Thank you, Pam. I can feel that, I think. 🌺
I am so happy that you have these sweet memories to keep, Kymber! So precious. I remember my grandma and grandpa’s homes in the Flint area and in northern lower too. Have a great weekend! ☺️❤️
Thank you, John. It’s great that you have those memories, too. I think that’s wonderful. 🌺🩷
Beautiful memories, Kymber. So true, grandparents give a special kind of love that never fades. I love your photo illustration, too!
Thank you so much, Suzette. I’m so glad you liked this story. I’ve decided to do a memory of those summers every Friday.
Excellent! It was a blessing to read.
That’s so awesome to hear! Thank you! I hope you’re having a Happy Friday!
You are welcome. Happy Friday, Kymber!