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Sep 8th, 2009
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t must take quite a while to get over being a parent yourself. Our kids are now passing through the teenage years and at odd times I find myself thinking whistfully about the babies we will now never have. For some time though I was quite happy to put small children well behind me - it was such a relief having kids that could toilet, dress themselves, and eat autonomously!
Tonight I visited a friend who had young kids - 4 and below. I played a bit, and read stories, and enjoyed it immensely. The experience made me think forward. I've got all this to look forward to again - as an uncle, and as a grandparent (I hope, just not too soon. Young Miss Blake and Masters Blake, no reproducing till after Uni please...).
Bring it on! The fun and satisfaction of children without the responsibility and tiredness. I can see the attraction...
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 | Posted Sep 8th, 2009 at 11:23AM I am definitely looking forward to my grandkids too (like you said though, not too soon). I miss all the fun times we had when they were little. Funny the things we miss as we get older.   |
   | Posted Sep 8th, 2009 at 3:35PM Grandkids bring an even more magical experience...you play, you spoil, you have fun and then you hand them back ;) +2 nods |
 Feeling positive | Posted Sep 10th, 2009 at 4:45AM Joy, I don't know about facial hair. I think I'll just have to make do with stories and play :) Puff it's funny to actually realise it ! There are definitely some sorts of things you just can't do with older kids... Lilly, surely you won't be the type of grandmother that spoils the grandkids??? Then again, it would seem unfair to be the mean disciplinarian with all of the kids in your life! |
| Posted Sep 10th, 2009 at 4:49AM roj I will be the granny with the lollies in the jars, the one who bakes with them and I will most certainly enjoy spoiling them...I kinda do that with my kids now....though I am still the tuff mum ;) |
Feeling positive | Posted Sep 10th, 2009 at 4:54AM "Firm but fair" I'm sure. You definitely have to bake. There's so much fun to be had there. |
 Feeling grumpy | Posted Sep 16th, 2009 at 7:01PM Grandchildren are God's gift to Grandparents. It is a magical time, a chance to relive having children to love and play with, without having the responsibilities that came with caring for your own children. You can give 100% of your time and love and it reminds me that the cup love comes from is bottomless. It doesn't matter how many grandkids one has there is no problem with having love for each and everyone of them, plus what you receive from them is priceless in every way!! |
Feeling positive | Posted Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:00AM JoanCarol you just make it sound like a wonderful time. Definitely something to look forward to. How many grandkids in the JoanCarol tribe? |
 Feeling hot | Posted Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:09AM LillyLou and JoanCarol have it right. You give em back when you've had enough, so I believe anyway. Don't know that having a beard helps, though my daughter encouraged it's regrowth. No grand kids yet :( |
Feeling positive | Posted Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:50AM Glad to hear that you're doing your best, WOO :) Committing your facial hair to the cause. I hope your daughter is also taking the task seriously. |
Feeling hot | Posted Sep 17th, 2009 at 8:38AM It was someone else that wanted the beard ~ that's another story. My daughter is doing her best. |
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