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Meeting GC abroad for the first time

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vegansrock Wed 06-Jul-22 03:28:08

They are coming to see you as well as the children so being together is the important thing. They sound like they want to help you and want to be “ hands on” during their visit , so just allowing them to help you with the little ones will be appreciated. Taking the toddler out for a walk while you grab a nap with the baby, holding the baby / playing with the toddler while you have a shower, cooking a meal , that sort of thing. I’m sure they’re super excited and just want to be involved with your little ones. Have a list of suggestions , so when they ask what they can do to help you can give them a list!

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londongirl476 Wed 06-Jul-22 00:04:52

I'm not a gran, but I hope it's okay to post here looking for the advice/ideas of some.

Due to covid border closures, my parents haven't yet met my two children, their first GC. They are finally able to travel to us in Australia next month and are coming for a visit, and we couldn't be more excited! The little ones are 4 months and 18 months.

I'm just looking for some ideas on how to make the trip extra special for them, are there any activities/things you love doing with your GC? Or anything that'd really be the icing on the cake meeting them for the first time after so long?

I've asked my parents, but I get the feeling talking to them that they're worried about overstepping/inconveniencing us, no matter how much I tell them otherwise! My in laws aren't involved GPs unfortunately, so this is the first time we've had grandparents coming to visit and I'd just love to make it perfect for them.

Thank you in advance for any replies!

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