You Know You're a grandparent when..

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

After reading the grandparents thread,

I was thinking there are many ways you know you are a grandparent (aside from seeing them for the first time!)

Tonight, after seeing 2 of my grandkids, I walked home happily humming the theme from Sesame

Street. And they hadn't even been watching it tonight lol!😄

Any ways you just know, yes you are now a full fledged grandparent?

In fact your first real name is now grandma or grandpa or whatever they call you!

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"

spiderw · ‎06-14-2010

Having observed so many times the happiness and pride the grandparents I know in my family and friends, I understand and agree, on the bay, how and why you feel the way you do around your grandchildren. Their innocence, their silliness, their hugs and love mean so much that at times the negative things of life just fade away when the grandchildren are around. It's a great feeling! Thanks for sharing something uplifting!!!!

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

My grands are not little anymore, they are between 11 and 18 and have grown up so fast.

When they are around, my name is Grandmacani. ( Grandma Can I? ) they always ask before helping themselves to anything, even though I tell them they are welcome to anything they want ( within reason )

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

@spiderw,

It's so true. Their smiles and hugs can wipe all the bad things of the day away Thanks for your sweet post

and p.s.-we have the same birthday!😊

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

you let the grands do things at YOUR house they are NOT allowed to do at theirs.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Mary Bailey · ‎03-09-2010

My 10 year old GS talks on & on about MineCraft while he's playing it. I have no idea what is going on, but I do manage to ask him what his next move is, etc...... which he loves. I managed to to find MineCraft slippers. PJs and Legos. He was one happy young man on Christmas & his Jan birthday

I have an almost 3 yr old GS and 6 month old DS still working on pinning them down!! LOL believe me I will do it! DH says I have a black belt in finding the perfect gifts for everyone.

mac116 · ‎03-26-2010

My grandkids range from 10-21. My favorite part is when they smile...really smile when they see me. We love each other 💖!

Mersha · ‎03-10-2010

@mac116 wrote:
My grandkids range from 10-21. My favorite part is when they smile...really smile when they see me. We love each other 💖!

@mac116 I love your response and totally agree.

There is a very special bond between a grandparent and grandchild.

We are so blessed to have them in our life.

"My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane."

Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

@Carmie wrote:
My grands are not little anymore, they are between 11 and 18 and have grown up so fast.

When they are around, my name is Grandmacani. ( Grandma Can I? ) they always ask before helping themselves to anything, even though I tell them they are welcome to anything they want ( within reason )

@Carmie ... How delightful to hear that two grandchildren between the ags of 11 and 18 ask for something instead of just taking. Evidently the lessons that were instilled were done in such a way that it comes naturally. Their parents did a great job and of course you were a part of it all too. You must be very proud of those two grandchildren and rightfully so.

The moving finger writes; And having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears Wash out a Word of it. Omar Khayam