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New Book Reveals How Much Grandparents Matter in Kids' Lives
Agape Press-Christian News Service ^
| 8/04/03
| Allie Martin
Posted on 08/04/2003 12:52:11 PM PDT by GrandMoM
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Comment #121 Removed by Moderator
To: Carolinamom
I love it when the kids sit around telling stories about their childhoods...the grandkids are absolutely rapt as we grandparents tell on their moms and dads...;-D
I do spoil them in material ways, too...for a year or so, one of the kids had heavy dental expense--huge, really--so I bought all the granddaughters' clothes...we used to have a ball shopping for the latest, most stylish fashions along with the quality stuff...
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posted on
08/04/2003 5:59:08 PM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(O, ICURAQT. IMAQT2. ;-D)
To: Motherbear
I would give anything for my kids to have that stabilizing and esteem building relationship with my mother. And me, with my Brad and my own mother.
123
posted on
08/04/2003 5:59:17 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE)
To: Motherbear
It must be so sad...and I do see your point and I agree, children must be protected. Sorry if I gave you the wrong idea, some people can't be fixed...
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posted on
08/04/2003 6:01:58 PM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(O, ICURAQT. IMAQT2. ;-D)
To: cherry
I was also lucky that my grandmother shared our home until she passed away in 1968. She was a wonderful woman and my memories of her are very dear to my heart.
Recently, my mom and I were talking about my grandmother. My mom told me that she thought I was just like her mother in character and personality. Tears sprang to my eyes. I thought the world of my grandmother. It was the greatest compliment I have ever received.
To: Carolinamom
It's a heavenly badge when your kids tell you that, about having "the most fun growing up!" Way to go!
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posted on
08/04/2003 6:05:05 PM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(O, ICURAQT. IMAQT2. ;-D)
To: At _War_With_Liberals
Absolutely, I can't see 'Me and My 4 Grandma's' being the same at all.
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posted on
08/04/2003 6:08:31 PM PDT
by
My back yard
(I am on my home computer now and suffering the dial up. Can't wait this long!!)
To: Judith Anne
Grandkids...my own included...love to hear about their parents when THEY were growing up. Mine rolled on the floor when they saw some of my kids HS pictures (hairdos, clothing, etc.)
My own father was a great story teller. He would begin by asking me if I wanted to hear a true story or a made-up story. They were all fascinating but I liked the true ones best.
When my own kids were little, I remember once on a sunny day OUTDOORS when I told them some made-up-on-the-spot ghost stories, they got scared (they said) and ran into the house.
Comment #129 Removed by Moderator
Comment #130 Removed by Moderator
To: Brad's Gramma
My son made us "instant" grandparents of a darling 3 year old girl this spring when he married her mother. She is our first and only and we are having a ball!
I have learned the hard way not to overdo - the first weekend she came to stay with us we did some shopping and I was told I went overboard and to lighten up. I hadn't really counted but I had bought her 6 outfits, a winter coat and a few toys. (Seems reasonable to me! :)).
When we got to her birthday party last week I was told "Grandma! I love you all the time!" - I'm still floating on air over that one.
To: Howlin
I'm grandma to six darlings, one of whom I am also "mama" having raised her since she was 6 weeks old!
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posted on
08/04/2003 6:20:22 PM PDT
by
onyx
(Name an honest democrat? I can't either!)
To: Clintons Are White Trash
Instant Grandchild. Hmmmmmmm.........I think I like that idea!
Well, if you can't "buy" stuff, just look at her from across the room, grin, and wink your eye. Her little face will LIGHT UP like you won't believe. Let it be something goofy and special for the two of you.
Brad & I do that....and I've noticed he doesn't do it with ANYONE. I get "the wink". Cooooooooool.
133
posted on
08/04/2003 6:20:45 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE)
To: yall
BTW!!!!!!!!!!! Will all of you praying folks please pray for the new grand baby of a friend of mine? He's a preemie, and has a road ahead of him....quite a road.
His name's Logan. I'd sure appreciate it!!!!
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posted on
08/04/2003 6:25:08 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE)
To: Clintons Are White Trash
Seems reasonable to me, too! This spring, I took the DIL and the boys shopping, bought her the yard stepping stone stuff she yearned for (she's an excellent gardener) and told the boys they could each pick out fifty dollars worth of toys...one of the great choices was the globe with static electricity, when you touch it the "lightning" follows your fingers...we plugged it in on their city front porch and all the little neighbor kids came over to see it...
Grandkids are a wonderful hobby...
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posted on
08/04/2003 6:25:19 PM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(O, ICURAQT. IMAQT2. ;-D)
To: Brad's Gramma
Dear Father in heaven, please watch over and protect baby Logan, grant him Your strength and health, and stay close to him every day of a long and wonderful life...
136
posted on
08/04/2003 6:27:23 PM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(O, ICURAQT. IMAQT2. ;-D)
To: Howlin
I once saw my mother's mother ring a chicken's neck. After that, believe me, the grandchildren gave her NO problems.Unintended consequences? LOL!
137
posted on
08/04/2003 6:30:18 PM PDT
by
lepton
To: Carolinamom
Would you believe a 29-year-old (and holding) grandmother whose grandchildren are ages 8-20?!!! I'm 8. :)
138
posted on
08/04/2003 6:32:41 PM PDT
by
lepton
To: GrandMoM
I can remember being a little "mouthy" towards my mother as a child but I didn't dare pull that on my grandmother. She was strict but very loving....wish she were still around. It's just not the same without her.
To: Brad's Gramma
OH! And we're raising a male chauvenist pig. He knows to open doors for women. I won't go into a building if I'm with him until he opens it for me. Is that because you're female, or because you're old? :)
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posted on
08/04/2003 6:34:27 PM PDT
by
lepton
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