That's true, Calendargirl, but in part that's probably because there is guaranteed to be someone who will chime in with 'Oh, Bobby had to get reading books from three classes above, Milly got A*s in 75 GCSEs and Tim passed his test within seconds of leaving the centre'. People like that put others off mentioning anything other than high achievements, and it all self-perpetuates.
(I don't have grandchildren yet, so this is from observation, not experience.)
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I always understood that while it was considered unacceptable to boast about your own Children, it was generally OK for GPs to boast about their DGC's prowess. I have however had a ticking off on several occasions for mentioning some success or achievement that my DGC have had, as apparently this is disrespectful of the children who have under performed or failed. I believe that all children (and adults) are worthy of praise as long as they have made an effort and done the best they can. Also that I am not entitled to any kudos or reflected glory for what is entirely their own effort.
However there is so much misery, bad news and horror reported these days that I thought a thread, devoted to the happenstances which bring such joy to our lives as Grandparents would be an antidote to the doom and gloom.
All the above is probably just an excuse, as my reason for starting the thread is obviously because I am desperate to tell SOMEBODY my latest piece of Good News as follows.
I had a visit on Wednesday from DD1 and DGS who were bursting to tell me that DGS has been chosen to represent his school as leader of a 4 person quiz team at the County wide championship. Then I had a call on Friday from DD2 to announce that her DD has been selected as leader of HER school's team for the same event.
Needless to say I am delighted. 
Please feel free to share your own family good stories, cheer us all up.
It depends how I'm feeling at the time fancythat. Sometimes I say we don't have any, because I suppose we don't really. Sometimes I say 'two but we're not allowed to see them' which tends to be a conversation stopper.
It isn't easy is it 
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Yes, I'm quite convinced he will be.
This time next year, he'll be a millionaire!!
P.S He went to get a pizza out of the freezer tonight and the door fell off
Well, I really don't think we need worry about grandson becoming an unpleasant millionaire.
He'll be an unpleasant tradesman instead, hopefully.
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