Wanted to take a quick moment to appreciate grandparents. Good grandparents are important. It's the little stuff. It's knowing what you're grandchildren are into and taking your kids' wishes into consideration, too. It's asking questions. A couple quick examples. My mom called me the other day to ask me if an Ironman birthday card was OK for Monster. Now, most people probably wouldn't even think about it, but my mom did. She didn't know who Ironman was and wanted to make sure it was OK with me. It wasn't. She wasn't offended, she just moved on to another card. Thanks, Mom! I'm so happy you take my feelings into consideration. Another example of an awesome grandparent is my friend's mom. She's going to drive 6-7 hours to go see her granddaughter's dance recital. Then, she's going to give her daughter and son-in-law a weekend away while she stays with the three grandchildren. Grandparents don't need to live across the street to be there for their grandchildren. They just need to be interested. My mom follows this blog so she can see and read about the things we do day to day aside from what we talk about on the phone. She follows what's going on with the kids and asks questions. I remember my grandparents, fondly. My Grandma and Grandpa A. were just plain old awesome. They were all about their grandchildren. I was always over there growing up. Even into my teen years, I'd just go and hang out with my grandma (my grandfather passed away when I was 7) just because she genuinely cared about me. My Grandma D. was great, too! She lived far, so we rarely saw her, but when we did, she always baked me special cookies, colored Easter eggs, played Chinese Checkers, etc. For one or two weeks a year, it was all about me. I hope that one day...in the far, far, far future, I'm an awesome grandparent who will not only be there for my grandchildren, but for my children as well.
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Judy Adams
3/30/2012 10:22:26 am
Thank you Dana for the honorable mention!!! I now know why you and my daughter have become such good friends and stayed in touch even though you are so many miles apart, you understand unconditional love from a parent and grandparents!
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Me
3/30/2012 11:35:55 am
Judy, you and Faye are truly inspirations. I am so lucky to have Faye in my life and to know you through her!
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Mom
3/30/2012 12:21:25 pm
To my darling daughter:
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5/4/2012 08:39:55 am
I guess, most Grandmothers know best for their grandchildren. :) Grandparents’ genuine love for their grandchildren is priceless. I wish I could try some of your Grandma's special cookies. :P You should play Chinese checkers with her once again!
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Me
5/6/2012 10:36:13 pm
Unfortunately, all of my grandparents have passed away. I can only hope that my children make memories like this with their grandparents.
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10/30/2012 07:25:46 am
I'm sorry about that, my friend. I guess what you should do now is focus on your parents and your children. Show them the love that your grandparents showed you. You can play Chinese checkers with them, you know, or perhaps something just like it! :) Leave a Reply. |
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