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Post by starlilolill on Aug 6, 2013 11:19:17 GMT
This could be a thread for the joys or otherwise of being a grandparent! We have two grandaughters, one of 7 years old and one of 9 months. They are both loved to bits even though, living in France, we don't see that much of them. We have the older one here for a couple of weeks without parents - I can't believe how tired I am! What I can't get my head around is a friend of ours who insists on sending us photos of her grandchildren! Why? I don't know them! Am I just being daft? I can't see why anyone would be interested in seeing photos of my grandchildren - they are precious to me, that's it!
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Post by ARENA on Aug 6, 2013 11:23:53 GMT
We have two grandchildren. They live in Ottawa, so we don't see them 'in the flesh' too often but talk to them every week on Skype. Maybe distance lends enchantment. We love them very much and don't see the tantrums. signed Grandpa France
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Post by starlilolill on Aug 6, 2013 16:51:19 GMT
Much as I love seeing the grandchildren I am pleased we don't live close enough to be the 'carers' at ALL times! We're just too old for that now. It is so much more stressful when they are not your own children if you see what I mean. The responsibilty is huge as I can tell you at the moment!
Distance is not a bad thing Arena - funnily enough the only time I have seen tantrums from Little Star was with her mum!
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Post by ARENA on Aug 7, 2013 14:05:54 GMT
Grand-daughter Ottawa is an angel but Grand-son Ottawa has his moments!
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Post by starlilolill on Aug 7, 2013 20:05:24 GMT
Went to the beach for a picnic tea - she was ready to fall asleep on the way home so we had to sing for the whole 30 km! Couldn't have her falling asleep before bath time!
She is an angel really but we're still cream crackered!
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Post by ARENA on Aug 8, 2013 12:02:35 GMT
Kids can be so different. When Arena J (middle one) was a baby,he was magic! Beatiful blonde boy who slept all the time. We had to wake him to feed him. When he was awake he was laughing. If he fell, he would look surprised,then laugh! Arena P (youngest) was always on the go. Arena S (eldest) cried all the time. Had a milk allergy and projectile vomited, when he wasn't crying!
Strangely they have all finished up being loving and warm natured
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Post by chusty64 on Aug 10, 2013 9:56:09 GMT
I'll never be a grandparent so can I join in as a great aunt? I have two greats via my sister and one via my brother. I noticed on a recent stay with my brother how much more tired they get after having the 4 year old all day, but he is such fun to be around. And I know they'll miss him when he starts full time school in September. My nephew's two children, although we live in the same city, I see far less often due to the parent's work schedules. I don't get a chance to babysit ever, because my sister has that role. But they are beautiful children, and a delight to be with. Do I have a right to say I am so proud of them all? Well I am anyway.
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Post by starlilolill on Aug 10, 2013 11:41:55 GMT
chusty - you have every right to say how proud you are! We have had Little Star for two weeks now - one with mum and one without! We have one more week with her and I can tell you we are both shattered! Mr Star is having a siesta as I write, Miss Star has taken her doll for a walk around the garden and I'm keeping an eagle eye on her from a distance! She had a friend here all day yesterday which was wondeful but she needs a calm day today to get over it! She is going to the zoo with her friend and friend's grandma on Monday, picnic lunch as well so we will have nearly a whole day on our own!!! She is a lovely girl and is no bother it is just the constant strain of making sure she is OK. I will be taking her back to Angleterre next Sunday morning and then we have two weeks on our own before some friends arrive for a few days. Adult conversation will make a change!
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Post by ARENA on Aug 10, 2013 12:48:29 GMT
Just to make alll you grandparents (and others) to go aaaaaaaahhh!
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Post by ARENA on Aug 11, 2013 8:31:22 GMT
The above is in the Mail On Sunday today.
Have they been trolling the Oldie's forum again? ;D
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Post by jakeyj on Aug 17, 2013 14:24:04 GMT
::)I cant see why all you lot say you love your grandchildren . But you are glad they go home. I have a granddaughter 26 and a great grandson 6 living with me and my wife. They have been with us for 6 months now. I play football have bike rides and take him fishing. He follows me around all the time. I love it and miss him when he is away for a few days with his (estranged) dad. My two daughters separated from their husbands and both came back home for a while. So we have never really had a kid free home. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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Post by ARENA on Aug 17, 2013 14:44:19 GMT
Hi Jake and welcome.
I take your point but I feel your position is possibly a bit different. It sounds like you are in the role of 'Dad'.
I have brought up three sons and was very pro-active. Football, tennis and anything else they wanted and needed.
I am now a very arthritic case with heart probs too. My activities are confined to a very limited sphere and the grandees , though finding me funny wouldn't want to be left with me toooooooooooooo long ;D
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Post by starlilolill on Aug 17, 2013 16:24:16 GMT
Just a wee bit different having mum there! We have had our grandaughter for three weeks, one week with mum and two weeks without. She is 7 years old and lively! We have played tennis, badminton, boules, swingball etc etc. As well as all the days out. It is a huge responsibility having a grandchild to look after and even though we have had a wonderful time we are both tired to say the least. We are off to the ferry at 2 am - the ferry is at 5.30 arriving in Newhaven at 8.30 - that is probably the most stressful part of her stay - amusing her for 4 hours on a ferry!!! We are both retired so spring chickens! We will miss her of course but also looking forward to our normal life.
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Post by starlilolill on Aug 18, 2013 16:33:04 GMT
Just got back from Dieppe - incident free crossing if a wee bit rough! The house is very quiet without our Little Star but nice to be Derby and Joan for a while! Lots of hugs and kisses will keep us going for a while.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 19:27:59 GMT
Star, I think it's lovely that you have your grandchild to stay. When I told to my parents that I was expecting babyN I was met with "Well,don't expect me to babysit" from my mother. This was after 6 goes of fertility treatment and a miscarriage. All I was hoping for a little happiness from my parents and a well baby to go to full term. My parents in law however were delighted. ;D The only one left now is my mother who has managed to estrange herself from most people in the family.... reap what you sow ...
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