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Meeting GC abroad for the first time

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londongirl476 Wed 06-Jul-22 00:04:52

I'm not a gran, but I hope it's okay to post here looking for the advice/ideas of some.

Due to covid border closures, my parents haven't yet met my two children, their first GC. They are finally able to travel to us in Australia next month and are coming for a visit, and we couldn't be more excited! The little ones are 4 months and 18 months.

I'm just looking for some ideas on how to make the trip extra special for them, are there any activities/things you love doing with your GC? Or anything that'd really be the icing on the cake meeting them for the first time after so long?

I've asked my parents, but I get the feeling talking to them that they're worried about overstepping/inconveniencing us, no matter how much I tell them otherwise! My in laws aren't involved GPs unfortunately, so this is the first time we've had grandparents coming to visit and I'd just love to make it perfect for them.

Thank you in advance for any replies!

BlueSky Wed 06-Jul-22 23:10:24

Sorry I was saying I haven’t been able to visit due to the pandemic but they’ve come over. Wonderful to see them but not quite the same, hope I’ll still be able to do that magic trip. Have a great time Londongirl!

crazyH Wed 06-Jul-22 23:23:27

How lovely for all of you. You sound really excited and I’m sure they are as well. Just go with the flow. Once they settle in and the kiddies get used to them, let them take them out independently. Just create some lovely memories and take lots of photos. Happy times ahead londongirl