Havent things changed!

Ooh, I didn't know that about 'blue' names! How do I make mine go blue?

Its good to see how many of you do spend a lot of time with the grandkids. I guess there has to be a balance between families and finding one that suits both grandparents and parents is important.
To me being a Nan is a novelty as its all very new at the moment. I have not really looked beyond the here and now but I would very much hope than this GC and any others will be an important part of my future life.. and from your posts here I see that for many of you having a 'kids space' in your home has worked out very well ..

Hi retrolady .. I think to go blue you have to make your profile available for public view ..

Ohhh Retrolady you are blue (smile)

Oh sorry Solitaire didn't realise everyone had to conform to the norms of Gransnet. I will consider myself banished.

Other grans always recognise new grans. Many times I was asked is this your first grandchild? I think it's that obvious.
I have 4 DGC now and am far more relaxed about how often I see them.
I am 20 years older than you Mary, this also makes a difference, good luck.

Christine. I don't think there are any norms of Gransnet. We are all different which is fine and contributes to our discussions and wealth of experience we have as a group. No- one is banished and all are welcome.

Thanks mumofmadboys appreciated.

Christinefrance Although I am very involved with the grandchildren I think my husband would tell you I have the nursing instincts of Lucrezia Borgia when it comes to caring for him (He's still alive, I don't know what his problem is!) By the way we have members who aren't grandparents at all so I don't think it matters how involved you are.

That's right Momb-all welcome here. It's SO interesting how we all have different experiences. It's helpful to hear how others deal with different situations.

Great Deeda maybe we should start a club, think it would be fairly exclusive ! !
Glad you think GN should be inclusive Newquay, we may not all agree but makes life interesting.
Of course I love all my family and will help when needed but I have a life too which I enjoy. Easier now now as grandchildren grown up.
Good luck with the new arrival Marysunshine hope you have great times together, enjoy.

Isnt variety the spice of life! We are all different with different views and opinions, different lifestyles and of course different GC and it is from others we can learn ..

Wouldnt life be dull if we were all the same!

Welcome to the wonderful world of grandparenting, it's joyous beyond belief. It seems like yesterday when my DD told us our first was on the way and he's 9 now and no 4 is a very grown up 3. So the cot, nappies, potty, high chair etc have all gone but the cupboard under the stairs is full of toys and we have lots of children's books - some thanks to GN.
DS lives round the corner and we see quite a lot of them, but as I work full time we don't do much child care - the odd overnight to give them a break. DD and family now live in rural Spain so that feels quite difficult, BUT, they're on their way back for 5 weeks and should be here tomorrow - beyond excited, can't wait to give those boys a big hug, and Mum & Dad of course!
Youngest DS is still at home, he's 23 and has a girlfriend but think they're a long way from planning a family but I do hold out the hope that we might enjoy the baby stage again, hope I'm not too old to be trusted!
We sometimes hold big family parties here and my sisters and I can't believe that we're not watching our children playing together but watching them watching their children - if you get my drift. Hope we get a good few more years to enjoy watching them all grow

Oh thanks Marysunshine. So I am!