tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post8474193757279347286..comments2024-03-18T20:05:47.522+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: BEING A GRANDMOTHER IS THE BEST KEPT SECRETLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-58689547558935373092018-09-29T09:24:15.842+08:002018-09-29T09:24:15.842+08:00Leanne - I'm still a few years away from grand...Leanne - I'm still a few years away from grandchildren - but I've seen my siblings and my own mother's reactions to grandchildren. I look forward to the joy -- if it ever happens. Thanks for sharing your grandchildren with us - they are adorable. Janet Cobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163979332125772105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-82260458264149155542018-09-28T20:07:11.811+08:002018-09-28T20:07:11.811+08:00I'll admit, I was apprehensive about the role,...I'll admit, I was apprehensive about the role, but there's nothing like being "Bam" to my two little cuties!Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-19419760020078200302018-09-28T10:34:59.698+08:002018-09-28T10:34:59.698+08:00It surprises me still how much I love those girls ...It surprises me still how much I love those girls Molly - they just have a special little spot in my heart that is theirs alone - I guess the spot grows bigger as you add more grandchildren :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2809583890748294162018-09-28T10:34:09.455+08:002018-09-28T10:34:09.455+08:00Your time will come Cherie and at least you know n...Your time will come Cherie and at least you know now that it will be wonderful - I bet you'll be smothered in grandbaby love before you know it - time seems to fly very quickly at this stage of life!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-85446288994495851772018-09-28T10:33:17.379+08:002018-09-28T10:33:17.379+08:00It does indeed rock Sally - and I'm so glad I ...It does indeed rock Sally - and I'm so glad I got the opportunity to find out - imagine if neither of my kids had wanted to have children!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-64015602309230790442018-09-28T10:32:31.883+08:002018-09-28T10:32:31.883+08:00I console myself with the fact that an hour and a ...I console myself with the fact that an hour and a half is nothing compared to those who have grandchildren in another State or overseas Trisha - but gee it would be lovely to live 5 minutes away!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-74430313955087813352018-09-28T10:31:27.968+08:002018-09-28T10:31:27.968+08:00I don't think I'd have believed them eithe...I don't think I'd have believed them either Amy - it just doesn't sound feasible that a small child who isn't your own baby can hold such a special place in your heart - I love that it's been such a wonderful discovery.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-60978039259205016502018-09-28T10:30:31.558+08:002018-09-28T10:30:31.558+08:00I'm a Nana too Candi - Sophia calls me Nan Nan...I'm a Nana too Candi - Sophia calls me Nan Nan - which will eventually reduce to just Nan I think. You're right about having the headspace to enjoy our grandchildren and I do hope we make lasting memories with them. (Although the highlight of my last visit according to Sophia was chips for lunch - oh well....)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-13162133765442458172018-09-28T08:37:27.128+08:002018-09-28T08:37:27.128+08:00They are both SO darling! It sounds like grandpare...They are both SO darling! It sounds like grandparenting completely agrees with you :)Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22539751494745862132018-09-27T20:02:01.498+08:002018-09-27T20:02:01.498+08:00No grandchildren for us at this time. All three k...No grandchildren for us at this time. All three kids seem pretty set against kids, for now. Many of my friends are grandparents and are really loving the whole experience. Only time will tell for us, we have time as our kids are still pretty young.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171698483630633414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-86188959283426118012018-09-27T11:11:56.687+08:002018-09-27T11:11:56.687+08:00I totally agree with you that grandparenting rocks...I totally agree with you that grandparenting rocks! Enjoy those beautiful grandchildren. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59483710141079836842018-09-27T08:11:18.705+08:002018-09-27T08:11:18.705+08:00I totally agree! I've got two - grandsons, age...I totally agree! I've got two - grandsons, ages 4 & 8. Alas, both of my boys (and hence both grandsons) live in Arizona & I'm in Texas - a whole flight away, so I don't get to see them near often enough.<br />I'm glad you're much closer to yours, although an hour and a half is still too far to be from a grandchild!<br />Sharing for MLSTLTrisha Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848362774277170679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-86384387110629931162018-09-26T21:45:10.577+08:002018-09-26T21:45:10.577+08:00 I had the complete opposite experience of you. E... I had the complete opposite experience of you. EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE, told me how great being a grandparent was, and I struggled to believe that as I never had a desire for a grandchild. Now that I am a grandma, I know what everyone meant! I love my grand baby so much and I cherish every second I get to be with her. Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2264160076412429422018-09-26T21:45:06.418+08:002018-09-26T21:45:06.418+08:00Being a Grandma (or in my case, a Nana) is somethi...Being a Grandma (or in my case, a Nana) is something that you just don't understand until you join the club. I feel the same way about my boys' younger years...it tends to be a blur of memories. But I savor every minute of the time I have with the grand kids and the memories we are making now. It really is the most wonderful type of relationship! Your two are precious!Candi Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731797141973130095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-87679507367921040792018-09-26T20:53:58.577+08:002018-09-26T20:53:58.577+08:00You're so lucky to be able to see them all the...You're so lucky to be able to see them all the time Christie - and to have your grandson every morning - complete with fun greeting ritual is just lovely. I'm looking forward to the girls coming to stay with us when they're older - and I hope they enjoy it as much as we will.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-36381567263754373962018-09-26T20:52:45.579+08:002018-09-26T20:52:45.579+08:00You are so lucky that both your parents seem to ha...You are so lucky that both your parents seem to have been ahead of their times Denyse - your father was happy with you going on to tertiary education, and your mum was a such a good grandmother and support person to you - very blessed indeed my friend!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-33430207990268339012018-09-26T20:51:44.351+08:002018-09-26T20:51:44.351+08:00I cannot believe that you're a greatgrandmothe...I cannot believe that you're a greatgrandmother Victoria - when I read your blog you seem younger than me, so to imagine you with grown and married grandchildren when I'm just beginning is really hard to get my head around!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-51543936009154242982018-09-26T20:50:45.660+08:002018-09-26T20:50:45.660+08:00Maybe it's our generation that are making it i...Maybe it's our generation that are making it into something more special Chris? I know my grandparents weren't as in love with us as we are with our grandkids - and our parents weren't as besotted with our kids - not sure what brought about the added delight, but I'm glad we get to experience it.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-79560445342033294002018-09-26T20:33:51.906+08:002018-09-26T20:33:51.906+08:00My son was 25 when he suddenly settled down Patric...My son was 25 when he suddenly settled down Patrick - so you never knows what lies around the corner. Then the grandbabies come. Mind you, our daughter is 29 and not showing any interest in producing some of her own - even after 5 years of marriage. So who knows what the future holds?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-82163333857249323042018-09-26T20:32:28.274+08:002018-09-26T20:32:28.274+08:00We said the same thing about our kids' grandpa...We said the same thing about our kids' grandparents Becky - they were just not that interested in their grandchildren - there was some involvement, but not the same sense of joy and connection that we feel with our grandgirls. I'm sure, when your time comes, you'll be like me - just loving the joy of another generation of babies in the family.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-75094453791532994002018-09-26T20:30:51.617+08:002018-09-26T20:30:51.617+08:00It's funny how it's such a surprise how mu...It's funny how it's such a surprise how much we love them isn't it Jennifer? We expected to love our own kids, but I had no idea of the flow on effect that this next generation of little people would have. To have that special bond is so unexpected and so lovley.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45554213521132297322018-09-26T20:29:37.142+08:002018-09-26T20:29:37.142+08:00I think that's the magic secret Min - the fact...I think that's the magic secret Min - the fact that you have a full night's sleep and all your faculties intact when you're with them. It certainly increases your patience and it's fun to do silly things in small doses - as opposed to being in charge and making sure that they're disciplined and doing all the right things at the right time. I definitely think grandparenting is a reward for all our hard work :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59315913344328533492018-09-26T20:12:15.357+08:002018-09-26T20:12:15.357+08:00My husband has turned out to be a wonderful grandf...My husband has turned out to be a wonderful grandfather too Jennifer - so different to my own dad who had very little to do with my kids and never kept up with what interested them - it was the standing joke with my kids that their grandfather was always at least 10 years behind and never knew what they were studying or doing - I'm so glad my grandgirls won't have that as an example of grandparenting! It was his loss though.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-37727641642815705082018-09-26T20:10:16.067+08:002018-09-26T20:10:16.067+08:00Hi Sue - I can definitely see an arranged marriage...Hi Sue - I can definitely see an arranged marriage or two working nicely :) Your grandsons are just gorgeous and I know the joy you get from spending time with them - we're so blessed to have these young people as part of our lives and it's only going to keep getting better :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59947392914806020622018-09-26T19:54:15.222+08:002018-09-26T19:54:15.222+08:00It just seeps into your heart Natalie - completely...It just seeps into your heart Natalie - completely unexpected and that's half of the beauty of it :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.com