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The love, support and experience they can share with the grandchildren.

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My grandchildren are the grand slam of being a grandparent.

being a refuge, a playmate and a fountain of stories

Great advice that was never heeded until its too late!

It's the most magical emotion of all, a bond like no other, an unconditional love that leaves you feeling so very proud and in awe of how much family mean to you.

My to Grandchildren live with me so just be there for them and listen to them and a big one read stories

Being able to be a huge help to their stressed parents and having that special bond of love and patience which we are blessed to share.

My little darlings make me feel Grand, each giving me there own special brand, of mischief, love and cute little grins, and with them in my life every day my heart sings.!!

Grand to be loved and give love to your family

Grand means loving and receiving love without all the hassle of being Mum or Dad, above all keeps me young

Grand is the size of the love you feel when you see your grandchildren. I was lucky enough to be my daughters birthing partner and the emotion of seeing my first grandchild come into the world was definitely grand.

It is a wonderful gift from your children

Being a Grandmother is being prepared to get your hands dirty and do a few sleepless nights,putting yourself out,long after you really have the stamina to do so

Having the time with them that I didn't get with my own children, like a second chance

GRAND because of the vast experience to pass on and always being their for the rest of the family

A thousand times more experienced than when I was a parent!!

Having all the fun and none of the responsibility ( well, not full time anyway!)

Becoming Grandparents meant to us a sign of achievement on the upbringing of our own children and giving them the confidence to further on the family name and traditions,giving our advice when asked for it but smiling sweetly when it was not taken,being available when any emergencies arose with any input we could give to help, never saying "I told you so" and being ready with a hankie when the tears start which they do in any family.

Grandparents are Grand because we've done it all before and so don't stress about every little thing. It's Grand being a Grandparent because when you've had enough you can just hand them back and go for a quiet drink :D

Seeing the look of joy on their faces when we walk through the door after a long absence.

Enjoying seeing the development of that tiny baby right through to its first steps and development into a small person. The chance to enjoy what you couldn't when you were a parent as you were often so busy and stressed. Being able to offer help and advice and more than anything else the overwhelming feeling of love you have for your children's children.

It is grand being a grandmother to 7 lovely grandchildren and loving them in a very relaxed way.

Being a GRAND - parent means giving the kiddies Help when they need a bit extra, Confidence when they are unsure, Sharp words when necessary,
Lots of treats, Endless love and attention and the knowledge that they are always welcome. It is also important to always be a support to their parents.

Being a grandparent, for me, is a chance to be both child and parent - to see and enjoy both sides of the whole growing up thing.