Speldnan,
I raised my babies the way your daughter is doing with her baby (much to the chagrin of my own mother!) I think it is a quite natural and normal way to behave...except that in a more "natural" parenting environment, there would be many more hands to help!
Independence and "space" will come in it's own sweet time.
It's great that you are there when they need you.
My guys grew up to be considerate, warm and mellow human beings, and they both picked wives to match their personalities. One set are parents now and I am delighted, proud and comforted by how well they are doing. My d-i-l is much more obsessive than my son about "proper" parenting, but that is mostly about being uber-organic and no-sweets, that sort of thing. I do wish she'd relax a bit more...but she has a 2 year old and a 2 month old and the whole hormone thing going on...so who am I to say! I just wish I was allowed to give my granddaughter some ice cream once in awhile!
Is is okay for grandparents to "cheat" and give the kids sweets once in awhile? They live in California and I only see them a few times a year.
I envy you - being able to see your grandchild every week!
Enjoy!
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