Nana of the week-Kate Gerbitz from Chattanooga, Tennessee
Kate Gerbitz grandchildren call her Mamba (the oldest grandchild got to name her).
According to her daughter, Leah, “Mamba is one of those Nana’s that all my friends envy because she really wants to be a part of every facet of her grandchildren’s lives…
She wants to hear their stories, play their games, learn their school lessons, watch their movies, read their books, talk about their friends and help solve their problems.
Leah says, “I think Mamba’s grandchildren love her so much because while their parents may rush them, Mamba takes her time and lets each small thing take on a life of its own. A short story book may take 30 minutes to read because it leads to multiple other stories and discussions. Also there is nothing too silly for Mamba to do…she might amuse the kids by doing yoga in a parking lot during a stop on a road trip….or she might lead the kids on a walk around a small block that takes an hour because there are so many things to collect on the road. Mamba lives in the moment just like her grandchildren do, and they love her for it.”
Mamba on slide at grandchild’s party-who said only the kids get to play!
Not only do her grandchildren love her, but her two daughters, Leah and Leslie, and their husband’s John and Robert want her to know how much they love and appreciate her too! Oh yes, and husband Gary thinks she’s pretty special as well!
Congratulations again to Mamba of the week, Kate Gerbitz.
From outside, looking in, I so much agree with this…this Mamba always has time for her little ones, and they show how much it means to them by the eagerness they have to be with her–long, and often!! Who knew that this golf-club-swinging, tennis-racquet-smashing grandma could be so tuned in to the little ones??