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I looked forward so much to being a grandmother and can hardly believe that the reality is even better than I dreamt it would be. When I looked into my grandsons’ eyes on the days they were born, it was as if we already knew each other. And now I envy nobody - nothing in this world could make me happier than a house full of family and my arms full of grandbabies.

Great at everything

My 4 beautiful grandchildren put the GRAND in to Grandparenting for me

A GRAND-parent

Gives with love
Responds with kisses
Always listens
Never scolds
Delights in smiles

It means to able to re-visit all the childhood places that we took our sons too..as it gives me an excuse to have fun with them :-) Plus I've far more patience than I did and this means I can cope calmly with the usual kiddie squabbles that they inevitably have. Plus you have a back up plan for when you've had enough..you can return them to mum and dad till the next time lol

Gentle and giving and always there
Ready for action and up for a dare!
Admirable adventures they share with us all
Nice cakes are ready for whoever may call
Determined and dazzling in whatever they do
Proud and passionate-to themselves they are true
Alive and animated with stories to tell
Respectable, reliable, a confidant as well
Exciting and experienced, has good advice to share
Never judgemental- want to show they care
Trusting, thoughtful, terrific, irreplaceable
Grandparents!

It's the little arms reaching out to you when they arrive. It sets me up for the day.

Generous (with time and money), realistic (experienced), adventurous (get up to all sorts and tell fun stories), nice and natural (a soft touch but no messing!) and a bit dotty!

It's Grand to be there for them and to share their lives without the stress.

Watching them grow, babysitting and spending time with them. Giving them advice, being there for them when they need you. This is what makes a grandparent grand

getting all the best bits and then handing them back to mum and dad
when things get a bit too, well you know what I mean..lol

Because we are Grand!
We are always on call,
We have lots of experience,
Oodles of patience,
Help when ever we are asked.
Lots of love for our families,
We would do anything for them,
If we had the money we would give every body in the family a grand!

Grandpa’s stories, Grandma’s cooking
Sneaking me treats when Mum’s not looking
Old fashioned sayings, a home full of treasure
I grow so much, not sure how they measure?

Grandpa’s snoring, Grandma’s knitting
There’s a knee over there perfect for sitting
Getting in a muddle, ‘whoops a daisy’
The meat pie for desert was a little crazy

Grandpa’s beard, Grandma’s tash
Goodbye kisses always leaves me a rash
I love my Grandparents, they’re so grand
They are without a doubt the best in the land!

Having fabulous grandchildren to love, have fun with, be proud of and generally do daft things together.

Fun, Kindness, Lots of love and hugs, fantastic storytelling and sound advice. I feel that what makes GRAND

GRAND smile
GRAND helpfulness
GRAND warmth
GRAND hugs
GRAND support
GRAND love
GRAND amazing!

We have

Great fun

Real joy

Amazing conversations

Never-ending love

and we're

Damn near indispensable !

- that's what makes a grandparent.

giving your kids the time and love, the knowledge, the hugs and kisses, the treats and the memories that will last their life time.

The Grand in Grandparent means to nurchure which in the Dictionary says to care and protect and to encourage the develop of which is what it's all about and of course to love your Grandchildren !!

Grandparents are a little bit parent,
a little bit teacher,
And a little bit best friend!
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For your grandchildren, rediscovering your inner child
For your child, rediscovering your wisdom and support
For yourself, rediscovering the joy of love and laughter in the home

Grandparents should give lots of kisses and hugs
are completely unfazed by chipped or cracked mugs
should not overide Mum and Dads decisions
Having fun with the grandkids should be there mission
unpaid child care will become a great pleasure
will both spoil and chastise in equal measures
Be slightly eccentric, slightly old fashioned
model trains and baking are ideal passions
do all of the things that you didn't have the time
to do with your own kids, it wasn't a crime.
When housework and money and unending mess
caused tiredness, short temper and plenty of stress.
Now is your time to just relax and have fun
then give them back happy to their own frazzled mum.

Being the backbone of a family and always being there no matter what.

the grand part of being a grand-parent is being able to cuddle and spoil them, and as they are growing up I grow down in age, they make me feel so young again, holding their hands and their hearts forever!

Unconditional love