Everyone has heard of the "mom friend" but there is a fine line between being a mom and being a grandma when it comes to looking out for your friends. Here are twelve signs that you may actually be the "grandmother" of your friend group.
1. You're always cooking and baking for your friends.
From delivering homemade soups to your friends when they're sick, to making sure they do not go home without sending them off with little Tupperware containers of leftovers. You feel responsible for making sure your friends are well-fed with good food. And being the master chef you are, you know good food.
2. You're always emailing or texting them links to articles you think they'd like.
Six steps to getting a better night's sleep? Oh, I know exactly who needs to read this! Five vegan, gluten-free recipes for fall? I have to send this to everyone as a PSA!
3. You're an early riser.
If you enjoy waking up with the sun every morning, you are probably the grandma friend.
4. You physically can't stay up past 11 p.m.
If late parties or night excursions make you scrunch up your nose, you already know you're on your way to grandmotherhood. Your idea of a perfect night is turning in a little past 10 and cuddling up with a book before you turn out the lights.
5. You're a bit of a nag, but in an endearing way.
Text me when you get home! Don't forget to wear a sweater - it's cold out! Don't forget to pay your rent this month! Do you need some extra money to cover it? Here, here, let me give you my money please you poor hard-working thing you need a break.
6. You have at least one hobby that involves yarn, fabric, or embroidery needles.
Knitting, crocheting, sewing, stitch work, darning, embroidery. If it takes an abnormal amount of patience and a lot of repetitive steps, you've aged well.
7. You like to volunteer.
Especially if it involves caring for little children or animals.
8. You prefer a night in with the girls over going out.
Watching movies or playing board games with the ladies beats any night out or bar crawling.
9. You make a lot of doctor appointments.
Okay so maybe you're a hypochondriac or maybe you have the worst immune system ever. Either way, it never hurts to check.
10. You have at least one living plant that you take care of religiously.
Grandmothers love taking care of other living things. They are just born with a green thumb.
11. You love to write letters and tell people how much they mean to you.
It is a little old-school but timeless. There is nothing sweeter than knowing you made someone's day by reminding them how special they are to you. Thank you cards, holiday cards, or letters "just because" fill you with a certain joy when you know they are on their way to loved ones.
12. You have a certain "je ne sais qoui" about you.
You have a youthful glimmer in your eyes and a coy smile that lets people know you are wise beyond your years. People may describe you as elegant, refined, poised, or graceful.
