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Win a copy of Grandma Bird to celebrate Grandparents Day *NOW CLOSED*

(304 Posts)
LauraGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 05-Oct-18 12:11:43

Grandma Bird is a tale of compassion, bravery and unexpected adventure, and the new book by author illustrator Benji Davies. We have 15 copies to give away to celebrate Grandparents Day on 7 October.

To enter the competition, simply tell us... what's your favourite thing about being a grandparent?

As ever, you must be a registered Gransnet user to enter. Sign up to Gransnet HERE if you haven't done so already.

If you'd like to find out more about the book, you'll find details and T&Cs HERE. We will be picking our winners at random after 11am on 22 October.

susiesioux Wed 10-Oct-18 13:52:56

the joy on their faces when they see you, fills my heart with utter love

albertina Wed 10-Oct-18 15:42:08

I'm a long distance Grandma and my favourite thing is having a laugh with my Granddaughter on the phone. I jot down the things she tells me and put them in a book I am keeping that tracks her life.

sweir1 Wed 10-Oct-18 15:43:28

It has to be the cuddles

Vange Wed 10-Oct-18 16:19:26

They are all so fascinating in their own very different ways.

sandrameighen Wed 10-Oct-18 16:49:22

Love it that as soon as he walks in the door grabs a book and climbs on my knee for cuddles and stories.

susiemcd Wed 10-Oct-18 19:56:04

With 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren (and a 3rd on the way!!) it's difficult to chose but probably the best is from my teenage grandson who reckons that "your roast potatoes are the best Nan"

dragonfly63 Wed 10-Oct-18 20:15:20

Being able hand them back after you’ve enjoyed their company all afternoon.

zaksgranny Wed 10-Oct-18 20:34:30

Its all wonderful being a granparent but i really love reading them bedtime stories. x x

Wazza Wed 10-Oct-18 21:12:29

When they say I love you Nanny and get big hugs from all of my 6 grandchildren.

aanncc Wed 10-Oct-18 21:41:23

Being able to read my wee grandson stories

Annie37 Wed 10-Oct-18 23:52:55

When he sees me and starts running towards me. ?

JulieM123 Thu 11-Oct-18 09:18:24

Its all just pure joy but the times my Grandson, Sonny, falls asleep on my chest, are priceless. The trust he has in me makes me so proud :-)

Nanalou Thu 11-Oct-18 10:42:38

I have 4 grandchildren the eldest is 4, I love the way their little faces light up when they see you, it melts my heart.

suziwoo69 Thu 11-Oct-18 15:21:02

all the kisses and cuddles,

bookworm226 Thu 11-Oct-18 16:54:11

With 6 grandchildren there are so many joys! From cuddles with a three year old granddaughter, chasing six year old twin grandsons, to my nanna and Ruby days where we go for lunch, shopping, cinema etc. Very proud that at 14 she still chooses to spend time with me, and actually enjoys it!

strawberrinan Thu 11-Oct-18 17:29:14

Seeing the traits of my daughters in their own children - both good and bad!

Madamdolittle Thu 11-Oct-18 18:30:25

Being called banma ,magic

hare Thu 11-Oct-18 19:51:03

the fun we can have doing simple silly things.

jantomp63 Thu 11-Oct-18 20:15:50

I just love being a Grandma and love that all my children like to come and visit and talk to me about their lives, I have 9 grandchildren aged from 7 to 22 and see them all regularly. The younger ones like to tell me and show me what they have been doing and ask me for help and show them things and the older ones do the same but also ask for advice so I love that they all think I am special to them.

Veronicahorman Fri 12-Oct-18 02:25:15

The joy and excitement when we do something for the first time.

Countryfan Fri 12-Oct-18 07:10:02

The pleasure of seeing the children reach milestones and enjoy their lives.

noahsark Fri 12-Oct-18 07:48:58

Seeing their excited faces when I arrive. Knowing they have a world of hopes, dreams & fun ahead of them.

elainesab Fri 12-Oct-18 08:03:53

I just love Huggle (cuddle) time !!

bevtandy Fri 12-Oct-18 11:00:46

Hugs and smiles from the little ones

magshuby Fri 12-Oct-18 15:21:03

My 18 month old granddaughter's smile when she sees me and looking up with her arms outstretched for me to pick her up - just can't resist scooping her up - the best feeling in the world!