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I only have one grandson who is 5 we try to do lots of fun things together. We enjoy baking, Going for walks & he likes to show of his skills on his new scooter. I try to be a fun granny & make him laugh we have a great bond together

Spending as much time as possible with them when we visit, as they live 400 miles away, so every single second is precious, and letting them choose what they want to do, or where to go, so their memories are good because we did what they wanted to do with us, willingly and happily. Probably bodyboarding with them they will remember forever ..........

My granddaughter is only ten months old but at the moment my special moments are her trying to say Granny and her putting her arms out to me to be picked up.

I have five grandchildren ranging from five to twenty four. I have a different relationship with each of them, playing boxing and super heroes,dominoes, jenga, playdoh,colouring and jigsaws, I could go on and on, with the youngest and the oldest has lived with us from the age of three so I have been through all the trials and tribulations of growing up with her. Having them certainly changed my life but I love them all dearly.

Being near enough to see them often. Go to their Nativitynplays etc. & enjoy every moment. With a tough farm life showing them the softer side. The beauty in flowers, cuddles , time for love & having that special relationship that is on both sides.

I love sewing .... so I've been encouraging my granddaughter to use the sewing machine I bought her. However I never insist she uses it, just when she asks. I hope she'll share my pleasure in sewing. By the way, if anyone has in mind to buy their granddaughter a toy or mini sewing machine for Christmas - don't bother - they're not worth it. Invest in a 'proper' machine which really needn't cost an awful lot more and are sooooo much better.

We have a cuddle and I can rest one finger on her cheek, she reaches for my hair and we look into each others eyes and the bond just grows and any worries vanish.

My grandson is autistic and is sensitive to noise, has some speech difficulties and doesn't like to be held or even touched at times. Cuddles are rare and short-lived. I was reading to him one day when he took the book, moved my hands apart, then sat on my lap and leaned back against me. Oh the joy! I started a gentle side-to-side rock and we sat quietly like that for some time. I just had seconds to quickly wipe the tears from my face when he started to wriggle away. Since then he often instigates these very special times and has recently started to position my hands to where he wants me to hold or even pat him. Neither of us speak, we are just so safe together for those precious minutes ...

His birthday is 6 days after mine and he'll be 1 next year... He and I are both happy-go-lucky souls and he has the most wonderful smile and chuckle! My DD is an only child (miscarriages a-plenty) and little Oscar was a high-risk pregnancy. I used to tear up when he was first born and I sang him to sleep. I just feel I'll always understand him and that he'll be very much like me when he grows up!!

What makes my relationship special with my grandchildren is the ability to spend time baking with them whenever they want to.

spending quality time with time with them and having lots of cuddles

I have a lovely relationship with my grandchild/grandchildren...2 live in Canada but are brought over for visits..we will have had 4 visits from Canada since Easter when she comes next week sadly this time for my mum's funeral.I call her my "Tacker. These 2 week stays are full of joy and we do many thing together as a family..nature including feeding the ducks has been something we always have done since they were babies..trips to the local beaches hunting for various things (my 5 year old grandson loves Kimmeridge bay and fishing with his net).Our lass is also an avid reader and loves animals, at the moment, its foxes that are taking her interest..We have very many happy days full of fun, lots of home made gifts and pictures on display around the house. I could write my own book on our special relationship but it would take many many weeks to document it all...But at the end of the day this relationship can only be cultivated by the parents allowing the children access to their grandparents, I know just how fortunate I am and cherish every moment because I know too that many grandparents these days are not allowed to see their grandchildren and the heartache this causes.

I don't know why, I guess it is because we get the good times & none of the bad.

Our granddaughter is an unexpected wonderful gift who gives me so much joy. I have had the privilege of being involved since she was born - we spend 3 days together each week. Her mum is my partner's eldest daughter. Lots of fun and laughter. But when the hands and arms are flung round my neck and a wee voice says 'I love you granny' I'm bursting with joy. A wonderful pleasure visiting parks, art galleries, museums, sea side ......

My two little Grandsons don't live near us (they are over 100 miles away) so since they were babies, we have had them over to stay with us for weekends so that we would be close to them and wouldn't miss out on seeing them grow up - It's so lovely being here when they get up sleepy-eyed in the mornings, to make them their favourite things to eat, take them out for the day, and then to be able to cuddle up with them in the evening watching their favourite films, before bathtime and bedtime - they love having a 'sleepover' at Nan and Grandads and their Mummy and Daddy have time to themselves occasionally too which they appreciate as well x

because it allows me to give the love to them that work commitments precluded me to for my own children - a chance to correct my error at the time.

I can benefit from my grandson's innocence and have all the fun without the responsibility!

Because at this stage in life you actually have the quality time to spend with them, understanding them and learning all about how special they are!

I spent a lot of time with my grandchildren when they were small and since them I am the go to Nan if they have a problem. They are such a joy now they are grown up and have children of their own.

We have an amazing time with our two Grandsons, doing things that Mum hasn't always got the time to do, they love coming to stay in our caravan with us and walking our two dogs, and we bake every week while we are waiting for Mum to come home from work, they are always so proud to show her there creations.

My youngest GD and I have a special bond which stems from her staying with me for 6 weeks when she was only 3 months old. Her parents had to leave the country due to issues with her mothers visa status. This happened a few months after my husband passed away, and she gave me the reason to carry on living.

I think the relationship with your grandchildren is special on so many levels- able to be silly at their level and they dont judge, the fact their wee faces light up wheh we walk into the house, and usually they hunt for wellies and jackets so we can go to the park and get wet and muddy as I run with them round the park ( they are 2 so dead easy to keep up)
as they get older the very fact they like to come and cook with me, watch films and generally quite happy to want to be with us.

How can you not share a special relationship when your grandson tells you regularly that he loves you 'to infinity and beyond!'?

Doing lots of silly things together, singing, dancing and enjoying the wonders of nature, but especially when a four year-old solemnly looks at you and says "You are very special to me.."

We are great players of games, cards, dominoes, Pictionary.....you name it no doubt we have played it! The grandchildren are now excellent players of most games and prefer a game of cards over TV. The sad thing now is that we are usually the losers as they are so good. We enjoy our time with them so much.....and the feeling appears to be reciprocated!