I had the privilege of living across the road from 2 of my grandchildren. We’ve worked together, vacationed together and played together. I think I have been quite an asset in their lives, I know they have been a gift to me.
Thanks to phones, the internet, holidays and summers I stayed close to the two who grew up far away.
They are in college and though they don’t ask for anything I help them out, last week I bought 2 computers, (Don’t buy Microsoft Surface, they lasted about 18 months.)
I’m looking forward to being a great-grandparent in a few years.
If my grandchildren treat me the way they treated their great-grandmother when I’m old I will feel very lucky.
I’ve had a similar experience. It’s one of the greatest joys of my life. Grandchildren are more fun than the first litter. For one thing, the parent-child dramas are attenuated. But you love your children and grandchildren all the same.