Lassie, Yeah I guess that was a bit of an overgeneralization wasn't it. Truth be told, both of my grandmothers are, shall we say, difficult people. Not your typical grandmas.
I certainly don't expect my mom to try to be some gray haired lady in spectacles baking cookies with the kids but it would be nice to have the option to count on her when I need help, as all mothers of young children sometimes do. (is this last generalization fair? )