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The love between me and my grandson is unreal i was there at the birth and I believe this was the first step in our close bond , I helped my daughter feed in the night I helped with nappy changes , midwife appointments you name it I was there and I think all of this has made our relationship so special I love him unveliably and we love going to the park and chatting away together , we love watching toy story together and going on holidays he is my world

Having Grandchildren means I get to watch all the children's films at the cinema. Behave like a child doing lots of fun things. Go on picnics, visit the beach, go to parks and zoos. But best of all is when I am feeling down a smile from a Grandchild or them taking your hand makes everything better.

We enjoy our time together without the need for parental discipline. It's such fun!

We live in the same road as our 2 little grandkids and as we are both retired we have them most days so mum and dad can go to work .we make our time with them special and are always going off on adventures .They just love us always being there and we have such a special bond with them.We could not imagine life without them !

The big grin on his face when he rushes over with his arms up for me to pick him up when we meet - simply the beet thing ever.

We are a special bond and understanding - There will be no constant telling off like mummy and plenty of snacks :D

I saw my grandson Jack being born 10 weeks early, and my love for him just keeps growing. He became the focus of my world when his grandad died suddenly when Jack was only four and a half months old. There is always laughter and smiles whenever we're together, he brightens my world with his bossy toddler behaviour. We spend our time playing hide & seek, reading stories and building towers, it's amazing how seeing the world through a toddlers eyes makes the world seem a different place

Known them since they were born & regularly looked after them so it is a special,relationship, like second parents. We do things parents don't have time for like visisting Gardens, outings, simple picnics. Things that take time. It is such a special bond, it is hard to put it into words.

Grandparents and grandchildren have a very special bond. I love that the age gap means a wealth of knowledge and learning (in both directions) and that is what makes the generation bridge so incredibly precious.

My granddaughter loves helping with the washing up and even sweeping the floors. Growing up in a home full of gadgets & technology, she enjoys the simple pleasures of manual tasks and crafts with Granny

The most magical reason for me is that I was there when she was born. Watching my daughter in the birthing pool, helping her through the contractions, and seeing her swim out to the world. Then being the first one to hold her, this tiny little person. I never thought I could love anyone as much as my own children, but when she came along a whole new world of love and pride engulfed me. I am still in awe to think that my daughter was inside me, and my GD was inside her, like Russian dolls. Also the all the new hope and happiness a baby brings is magical, how can one little baby inspire so much love? That is why my relationship is special with her, she is a new fresh start for the family and brings hope for the future.

When one or both of my year old twin granddaughters hold out their arms to be held by me; when my 7 year old granddaughter packs her bags a fortnight before she comes to stay and my 4 year old grandson gathers up all his important things (his toys) ready to leave there and then - makes me feel really special.

We love each others company.

Now that they are young teenagers, I love it that my grandaughters choose to come to my house and ignore me, instead of staying home and ignoring their mother!

So many, love the cuddles. We were at their place and it was time for bed. Read to the younger one. We were still there, while he came down the stairs quietly, then says I can't sleep. He wanted more stories.. That done , took him back to bed. After 10 minutes he was back again, he did this few times. I think because he knew we still there. His mummy was not too pleased. He did not do that before. X

I have lots of time to spend with my grandchildren now I have retired. We read, do jigsaws, make cakes etc.

Strangely I think it's that I don't get to see her a lot as we live far apart. But when I do get the chance to spend time with Evelyn it's very very special. She loves me to bits and we have loads of fun, but gets very sad when I have to go home. I love her loads too.

I never thought I`d see the day when I would be a "Nana" always thought I was too young, which I`m not, just disillusioned, However , having been presented with a granddaughter a few months ago I have been propelled into another world, of new love, new feelings, I feel as if every day is an adventure and I can`t wait to see how it develops

I had a special relationship with my first GC because my marriage broke up when he was only about 2. With space in the sports car and (very small) tent I started taking him away on car club weekends with me. He loved the car but most of all loved camping which led to him becoming involved with the Scout movement and he is still (now aged 22) an enthusiastic camper.

Days spent with GS Charlie are carefree. My husband, Michael McCarthy, wrote a poem that sums up my feelings. It is in the Geordie vernacular but I think every grandparent will understand where we are coming from!

Grandma Duzzent Care

When on me weekly visit, ah make an ahwful mess,
With yoghurt on the sofa, an’ on me Grandma’s dress,
Ah play with stuff ah shouldn’t touch, explorin’ everywhere,
Ah can be a little divil, but Grandma duzzent care.
Shuh hez te move the ornaments, much higher up the wahll,
But still ah try te reach up high, ah want te touch them ahll.
It’s only curiosity that makes wuh climb up there,
Ah knocked a plant-pot owwah, but Grandma duzzent care.
Ah luv ahll knobs n’ switches, ah can see a little light,
As ah torn them ahll from off te on, ah giggle with delight.
Ah torned the volume up te full, it made a mighty blare,
Me Grandpa neahly dropped his tea, but Grandma duzzent care.
Ah luv te see them buses evvah since ah had a ride,
Ah’m ahlwus wantin’ liftin’ up te see them pass ootside.
Ah knah ah’m getting’ heavy, an’ ah knah that it’s not fair,
When ah dee hor creakin’ back in, but Grandma duzzent care.
Shuh loves me sittin’ on hor lap, a fav’rite place fer me,
Ah’m wahrm an’ safe there with her, an’ as happy as can be.
Ah can cover her with bruises, as ah wriggle roond on there,
But shuh still gives wuh a cuddle, as Grandma duzzent care.
An’ when it comes te meal times, as ah reelly love me scran,
Ah try te feed mesel’ an’ when it doesn’t gan te plan,
Ah splatter ahll that grub aroond, an’ get some in me hair,
So much clart is quite an art, but Grandma duzzent care.
So ahlthough ah’m quite a handful, an’ ah wear me carers oot,
The love ah get ah won’t forget, of that there is nee doot,
In ahll me little mischiefs, an’ whatever that ah dee,
It gans te show, ah’ll ahlwus know, me Grandma cares for me..

I live a long way from my Granddaughter but have tried since she was born to make sure our relationship is a close one.

I travel to see her as often as possible and send her a funny postcard every week as well as letters.

She is the joy of my life.

The best thing about grandchildren is that you can hand them back when they get ratty!!

The fun times we have together making things. My granddaughter mother, by her own admission, is not very crafty, but my granddaughter is so when she comes to stay we spend most of out time 'doing craft'

I live about 200 miles away from my DGC x3 but speak weekly on FaceTime so I get to chat properly whilst they play, show me things and actually see them growing and changing. It's brilliant! But when I get to physically see them I Love ❤️ how they run into my arms for a real hug and plenty of kisses. Now that's something FaceTime can't beat!!

Pamaga, what a Wonderful poem from your talented husband, Michael McCarthy!! It's Geordie vernacular had me reading it out loud to get the meaning, with some strange looks from the dog! ? Brilliant!! ?