When I was a child, at times I did not see my grandparents for several years at a time, as my father was in the forces and I spent part of my childhood overseas.
That gap never made any difference to my relationship with my grandparents, especially one of my grandmothers to whom I was very close. I therefore see no reason to see why this last year will affect the mutual relationship between me and my grandchildren.
Compared with my childhood, there has been no real absence. We have talked online and on the phone, swapped photos and emails.
Tentatively the whole family are coming to to stay with us for the summer half term. I am missing DS and DDil just as much as I am missing DGC.
Good Morning Good Friday 29th March 2024