"Mine too.....March. Having a grandchild does make one think of longer term solutions. I guess when our children were growing up we just did not have the time or energy to keep on top of everything. Grandparents play an important role in the future of their grandchildren."
You are exactly right. When you hold each grandchild in you arms the first time, a couple of thoughts run through our minds besides thanking God.
1. They are a gift/reward from God for not killing their parents when they were teenagers.
2. You will be there to help them as long as you can because their parents are often too busy making a living and managing a good home.
When we keep our grandkids for a few days, they often will comment that they would like to live with us. My wife tells them, if that happened, we would be just like their parents only more tired. The 7 year old grand daughter understands that now. The 5 year old grand son isn't old enough yet.
Earlier this summer, one of their neighbors moved from their cul de sac to go to another city after the husband was promoted. Our grand daughter said we should buy the house, which was across the street. Then, we could be neighbors and be close to them. Then, they could have sleep overs, meals and other things and still live at home. I asked her what room she would want. Of course she wanted the 12 year old daughter's room done in pink.
The five year old boy is a clone of his Dad, and they butt heads all the time, He told his Dad during an argument to buy the house and move into it when his Dad got mad at him or his sister.
LOL - so very true!!!
Your grandchildren sound like they keep you on your toes. The 5 y/o sounds like a strong leader in the making! ;*) Enjoy them while there is still time.
So.....did you buy the house across the street as requested? ;*)
You are making me cry, and that's reserved for Marines ; )
My kids told us the same thing about the house next to my folks when they were that age and also suggested we could build a little bridge to connect the two houses : ) Their Gramp is gone, but God Almighty that's a cherished memory of some of the most beautiful days of our lives.