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There is a large age gap between my little sister and me (13 years) and I have already reared my three children when she had her first baby at aged 42. Since we sadly lost our mum I have been watching over my little baby niece with my mother's eyes so to speak. I am looking out for her just as mum would - even though I am actually her Auntie there is a special bond that feels so like a grandparent. I feel privileged to be her Old Old Auntie and will love her forever just as her nana would have done. xx

I think its the honesty & trust they have in you

daisy and I have a good bond,even though she cannot speak or walk yet,she knows just how to let me know which direction she wants carrying,she swims through the air.

I live 200 miles from my DGC and talk to them every week on FaceTime. But the pure happiness I feel when I get to visit them and they run squealing into my arms is irreplaceable!! ?

Because my Mum died when I was 12 years old so she never had the joy of seeing her grandchildren grow up. I'm not sure if I'm doing it right but I adore my grandchildren and try to do what is best for them and hoping they always know how much I love them.
It is a privilege to see them and hold them and I thank my lucky stars how lucky I am.

I just love being with my grandchildren. My granddaughter is 12 and now interested in clothes and make up . They grow up so quick these days but I get so much pleasure in seeing her put her clothes design together. Then my grandson is 5 and he's a Transformers and Power ranges fan. They give me so much pleasure in my life being a grandparent is such a wonderful job to have.

My grandson is only 2 but already he has a wonderful sense of humour, so we spend our time together playing, singing and generally being silly. We have such fun.

My Grandchildren (two little Grandsons) live almost a hundred miles away from us as our Son moved due his Job, but since they were babies I have had them over to stay for weekends and in School Holidays, which is great because I get to see them at all times of day, like when they wake up sleepy in the morning and we have cuddles on the sofa,we go to the park, do lots of crafts, read stories, have days at the seaside and then It's bathtime and bedtime stories. We have such a lovely close relationship now and my Son and Daughter in law have had time to themselves as well, which is important - I'm a very lucky Nan indeed xxx

Our special bedtime routine when he sleeps over - nothing beats the tenderness of that little voice singing along.

As their mother is working hard on a stock farm all the time, I take them out for outings & they love the National Trust where there is always something going on, especially the scary Spooky Trail in Cotehele House. We do things together like cooking, & the latest is bike riding round a Lake. There is a very natural adoring relationship on both sides. The excitement of seeing each other, especially if there are gaps in Between! I am retired so I have the time. Just need more energy sometimes!

quiet time together to just chat about anything and everything

My 13 year old GS who still offers me a hug when I see him. My 4 year old GD who always thinks my hair needs brushing and announces "You look much better," when she has finished. My 2 year old GS who has just learned to shout "Gwanny!" when he wants me in a very accusing tone.

I see my grandchildren almost every day and the two oldest stay over every weekend - we all have lots of special times together alongside the more mundane, everyday family life.

I can truly enjoy the company of my grandchildren because I don't have the hassle of everyday life that your own full time children create. It's totally quality time

I view life from a very different standpoint as a grandparent. Been there, done that already; now let's sit down and have a chat about what you've done and why you shouldn't have. Plus having more time on my hands these days, I can invest in quality and quantity time with all of them. Currently dealing with a 15, 14, 9 and almost 2 year old.

Receiving a text saying " Love you Nan" ?

keeps my days great

Getting pictures that they've made at pre school

So many things you can do with them. You can do and take them places you took your own children and haven't been to for years because your children are grown up. It's a rediscovery.

Our relationship is special because we find lots of things to giggle about together, I think we must have the same sense of humour.

Our Grandson likes to come to our house just to chill out. His mother is very active and has him doing loads of activities. He takes after his Dad and likes a more sedate pace of life. Having said that he loves going to our local park.

To see the little girl who loved to make cakes and ice them in my kitchen now on a catering course. Last time she visited she made her first ever macarons - not just delicious but all the same size!

My parents have a great relationship with my kids as they can give them the undivided attention they crave!

My 2 year old grandson and his mummy live with me and I am the one who gets him up in the mornings and takes him to the childminder and brings him home. Our relationship is so very special and he never fails to greet me with a delighted shout of "Nanneeeeee". His mum has a day off today and as they went out this morning he shouted, "Bye bye Nanny. I love you". I'm enjoying the peace and quiet but looking forward to him coming home for tea.

He loves going in our garden & bringing in the ornaments! lol.. (my son use to keep the garden ornaments in his room), so i hide them & he has great fun looking for them.