grandchild love seems overwhelming at times

I do love my GC and was unprepared for the overwhelming feelings when the first one arrived 22 years ago nor was I prepared for the strange emotions when I saw my first GS's scan 6 years ago but as I haven't had the day to day care of any of them over the years I can't say it's an all encompassing passion that dominates my life. I don't really know the youngest two that well as they're on the other side of the world but that doesn't mean I don't love them and can't wait to see them at Christmas.

I think possibly our upbringing may have something to do with it. My own parents loved me but were not touchy feely type of people so there were no hugs and the daily professes of love I see from some people (or hear on phones while out and about), husband's parents were the same so consequently we weren't like that with our own children. We are all different and there is nothing wrong with any way of showing we care.