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Posted: 4/24/2008 9:58:07 PM | I recently wrote a blog on m y space about my youngest daughter turning 18. I was lamenting over the fact that I love being a father and how this birthday was like turning a page in that part of my lifes story. Now, I live with my eldest daughter and her 2 children. Schedules being what they are, we might not actually see each other for days however. When I came in from work tonight, I found something that brought all the joy of fatherhood back. I keep Boiled eggs in the fridge to have ready for snacks or meals. Well my 2yr old grand-daughter had gotten to them and took one bite out of each of a dozen! Now I've never cried over a bunch of eggs before but..........
Now I'm starting to think this grandparent gig might be way cooler than the daddy thing used to be!
So what do you al think. Is being a grand parent more fun than being a parent? | |
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Posted: 4/24/2008 10:36:20 PM | | grandparents job has always been, and always will be,, spoil the kids rotten before returning them to their parents, so yes,, grandparenting is more fun. | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 1:49:31 AM | I became a grandparent for the first time on February 20th. My granddaughter is the joy in my life right now! It gives me something to look forward to everyday. I'm looking forward to great adventures with her and spoiling her rotten, not that I haven't already. Remember...when the parent says no, come and ask grandma... | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 4:41:38 AM | Yes Yes Yes.........You have all the joys...and the parents have to undo all the spoiling you have done lol
Although you have your part in teaching them right from wrong...you also have the joy of answering the wonderful questions that young grandchildren have.....why is the sky blue? Why does a duck waddle? Because you have the time to say....I dont know but I sure will find out for you.
When my grandsons were little they lived right behind me, and when they got a punishent they would walk up through the yard with their head hanging low with tears flowing. I never asked what they did..........I just took them in my arms and rocked them till they felt better, gave them a snack and they always walked home with their head up, smiling. Another job well done by nana. lol | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 5:39:55 AM | Yeah,being a grandparent is way cooler than being a parent.In fact,had I known how much fun being a grandparent is,I would have been a grandparent first.Anyone figure out how that could happen?
Acouple of Precious moments:
Being with him the first time he ever caught a fish.
Seeing joy on a little face the first time eating strawberries and confectioners sugar. | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 5:53:27 AM | Grandchildren are a blessing! They have a different bond with the grandparent than with a parent..
I have 3 grandchildren, and even the older ones talk about times when they were young and would pack their bags to spend the night with grandma! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 6:13:19 AM | | Grandchildren are a reward for surviving the raising of our children. We get to spoil them and send them home! Raising my 3 girls was the most rewarding time of my life. Losing my middle daughter 2 years ago was the lowest point of my life. Having grandchildren has been the most fun I've had in years. No one looks at me strangely when I'm playing in the creek with my grandkids, or when we're "puddle jumping", or when we're laying in the yard counting blades of grass. My sanity is no longer questioned when, in the company of my grandkids, I do the silly things I've always enjoyed doing. Becoming a grandparent brings with it a certain freedom that I haven't had since my girls were little. I love it! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 6:20:00 AM | | BTW beershark - From watching my mother with my own grandkids, I'd say that being a great-grandparent is even better! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 6:35:00 AM | Beershark...thank you for that beautiful thread too many on here arent worth reading lol..the boiled egg story brought tears to my eyes,how precious was that!!and thats one you will never forget and will tell her someday LOL..Im a grandmother of four little girls I have four daughters and they are the spitting images of their mothers,its such a joy yesterday they were all laying on a blanket having a picnic and a memory flashed right back a different time long ago with four other little girls on a blanket..Im a sap,but ya know its just the moments in this life and we have to grab them and cherish them!!You keep on being a good grand-dad and keep getting misty over boiled eggs!!lol they are lucky little kids to have you !!God bless! PS the only thing I drew the line at ,was being called GRanny!! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 7:15:12 AM | Absolutely! I have 4 gorgeous grandchildren (my daughter's); three boys and a girl.
They are precious, and I make sure they know it.
I am a GRAMMY; that is what we called grandparents in Maine.....NOT gramma and grampa
Grammy and Grampy....even tho we live in Michigan, I've trained them (LOL) to call me Grammy!
Smiles, Rossal | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 7:29:04 AM | I love it BeerShark that you see the egg incident as a precious moment, and didn't get 'upset' about it.
That's the trick . . . remembering that all kids are precious and that even if you've just cleaned the windows, that the greasy fingerprints all over them are to be appreciated for what they are . . . put there innocently by a young life that loves you for who you are, and visa versa.
I was fortunate to learn early on in my fatherhood to to let kids be kids, and even though there are tough times, to be fair, firm, consistent and loving in setting boundaries.
Yes, they may want to go from TV, to computer, to DisneyWorld, and on to xBox these days, but if we keep things balanced with life's simpler pleasures, nothing could be better for them.
For example, I read a story in a magazine 20 years ago whereby the kids were asked by their parents what part of their recent holiday they enjoyed most. Well, on the way home the kids asked Dad to stop so that they could play on a huge rock. THAT's what they enjoyed most! If the parents can join in, then all the better for everyone. 
Oops!, sorry if I got a little 'preachy' there! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 7:36:15 AM | | I had my youngest granddaughter (just turned 3) for 2 days this week. When they got here Tuesday, she came flying to me hollering, "Memaw!" My heart swelled. Her dad was half-heartedly complaining that as soon as he pulled in my driveway, she started hollering and kicking to get out of her car seat. I just smiled. I had the time of my life while she was here. My house is a wreck, I ate things I normally don't eat, I'm exhausted and sore, but it was worth every second. And snuggling a little one when she sleeps with Memaw is one of the best feelings ever. It's great having her here, but it's nice when she goes home. Gives me a chance to recuperate for the next time. Youth is definitely wasted on the young! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 9:05:51 AM | I have 6 grands and one more on the way!
Yep, quite a few "precious moments" throughout the years.
Super kids.
But I'm a Granny that had a choice, (after my accident and then retirement),
to live either 2 minutes from my daughter and her husband and 5 kids, (wonderful loving family unit), OR live 20 minutes away.
Both apartments came open at the same time.
I picked the 20 minutes!
My first consideration was the 20 minute buffer.. I wanted that!
2nd consideration was that this apartment has a neat porch and woods all around.
I love nature/woods.
But believe me, if the woods were at the apartment 2 minutes from her... I would have chosen the non-woods 20 minutes. LOL
As much as I love being Granny... I desire it to be part-time and on MY schedule! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 12:08:26 PM | Rossal- absolutly Grammy and Grampy! I too am a New Englandah! and that is what we called our grandparents, except for Bumpy, and no one is quite sure how he got stuck with that handle.
Thank-you all for your comments and stories. Keep'em commin'! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 2:22:34 PM | It's great to hear that your so happy with those Grandchildren!!! Spoil'em rotten while you still have a chance.
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Posted: 4/25/2008 2:22:50 PM | Hey... My oldest boys are 23 and 25. I also have two children that live with me (a 7yr old daughter and a 9yr old boy). It's WAY more enjoyable this time around. I've learnt a few things from them. Like jumping on the bed is not a bad thing, it's kinda fun. Homework time can be play time too!
Now that you're more mature, you see things differently. | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 2:37:29 PM | I have no grandchildren as of yet.. but.. that's exactly what I'm looking forward to beershark. Building new memories out of old ones. | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 3:48:32 PM |
And snuggling a little one when she sleeps with Memaw is one of the best feelings ever.
Ain't that the truth?! I just love it when my kids fall asleep in my arms . . . but then they can be grumpy when ya' have to wake them to get them to bed! Gently does it though. 
All this talk about 'Grampy' and so on bothers me a bit to be honest. I started late with all my kids, but have survived being called Grandad thus far!
It's ironic because there are folk 20 years younger than me who are grandparents already. My problem is that I'm just so young at heart, right? Tell me it's so! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 4:02:47 PM | I don't have kids (but the 4 legged kind). I can guarantee that the grandkids would be spoiled. Doesn't matter if you're the Dad or the Grandpa. Just enjoy the moment!! Perhaps your 2 year old granddaughter is "egging" you on.  | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 5:15:54 PM | Absolutely!! I am the proud grandma of beautiful three year old twin girls, I cannot imagine life without them, what a wonderful gift...... They never cease to amaze me with their innocence and unconditional love. My two are hilarious, and never fail to put a smile on my face, I am constantly filled with overflowing love for them.
Becoming a grandparent has changed my life, I could not imagine a better gift in life other than my own children, I have been truely blessed......... | |
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Posted: 4/25/2008 7:23:50 PM | | I certainly think being a grandmother is much more fun than being a mother was. Although, I have to admit being a mom to my two grown kids is also much more fun than being mom when they were little! | |
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Posted: 4/26/2008 12:58:06 PM | BeerShark,
Your post made me think of a song I heard recently called “You’re Going To Miss This” by Trace Adkins. It’s funny how so many of the things that might have annoyed us in the past linger as wonderful memories & bring a smile to our face several yrs later. For more than 15 yrs a good portion of my life was invested in my son’s athletic endeavors. From T-Ball & youth soccer through college football & college baseball … I made his sports a priority in my life. I got involved as a supportive parent, helped coach when asked & spent countless ours helping him improve his skills on the playing field, on the wrestling mat & on the basketball court. Two yrs ago when he graduated from college … his competitive playing days came to an end & along with it a big part of my life.
Last yr was kind of tough, however, he began his police academy training & he did his best to keep me abreast of all of his training challenges. But I couldn’t quite shake this feeling that something was missing. After all those yrs of trying to arrange my schedule for his baseball games, making those long drives to those day-long wrestling tournaments to watch his 2 or 3 three-minute matches, & making those Friday night trips to the football stadium … all I had was my memories. I was feeling particularly down one evening when the phone rang. It was my daughter. I picked up the phone & she asked me if I could do her a favor. So I was expecting she might have needed a small loan for a week or 2 or help with a house repair. Instead she explained that Isaiah (my grandson) needed to sign up for his T-Ball League & she had to work & couldn’t take him … she added “Can you take him?”
I’m kind of glad we were talking on the phone so I wouldn’t have had to explain why my eyes started to tear up (darn allergies … lol). Not wanting to appear too eager I told her I thought my schedule was open. I hesitated then said … “Sure I’ll take him!” This yr has been great & all those old memories are starting to blend in with the new ones. So, getting back to your original comment & question … “Now I'm starting to think this grandparent gig might be way cooler than the daddy thing used to be! So what do you all think … is being a grand parent more fun than being a parent?” I don’t know if it’s more fun but it certainly is just as fun … for me any way! Oh, & that song I mentioned, well it probably says it better than I could ... here are the lyrics:
“You’re Going To Miss This” By Trace Atkins
She was staring out the window
Of their SUV
Complaining, saying,
I cant wait to turn 18
She said, "I'll make my own money"
And I'll make my own rules"
Mama put the car in park
Out there in front of the school
And she kissed her head
And said 'I was just like you"
You're going to miss this
You're going to want this back
You're going to wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're going to miss this
Before she knows it
She's a brand new bride
In her one bedroom apartment
And her daddy stops by
He tells her "It's a nice place"
She says "It'll do for now"
Starts talking about babies
And buying a house
Daddy shakes his head
And says "Baby just slow down"
Cause
You're going to miss this
You're going to want this back
You're going to wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're going to miss this
Five years later
There's a plumber
Working on the water heater
Dogs barking, phones ringing
One kids crying, one kids screaming
She keeps apologizing
He says "They don't bother me.
I've got two babies of my own.
One's 36, one's 23.
It's hard to believe..."
But
You're going to miss this
You're going to want this back
You're going to wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're going to miss this
You're going to miss this
Yeah you're going to miss this
Great Post!
Gary | |
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Posted: 4/27/2008 10:54:37 PM | | Yeah I've heard that one . There was one that got my thinking the other day. I didn't catch the name of the girl singing, and I'm not sur of the title. I think it's called "You can let go now Daddy." | |
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Posted: 6/19/2008 4:01:58 PM | | I sure hope so--my first grandchild is due in November. I plan to love it and spoil it, then give it back to Mama and Daddy when things get too crazy!!! LOL | |
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Posted: 6/19/2008 5:01:41 PM | My first grandchild is only 2 months old. I adore him. Being a grandma is great. He cries a lot
and I give him back to his mom. But I do go nuts if I don't see him every day. | |
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