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Remembering Grandma -
 - Crystal Pratt (443)    
Crystal Pratt   
I found this while cleaning out my closet. If I remember correctly, I wrote it for a class while still in college. I"m typing it exactly as it is on the paper (minus the wrinkles and water spots. :-))
The back door was always open in the summertime. When the wind blew through the screen, the... ( added 6 days 23 hours ago.) |
I've Created a Monster (or the other way around) - One Grandma's Confession -
Lorrie Davids (7,484)   
Lorrie Davids
It wasn't intentional, in fact, I didn't think he could know what to do when he heard that "beep" and saw the little beam of light. He doesn't even have his first tooth yet and while he pulls himself up and pushes his toys around, he hasn't taken a first step without help. Yet, the minute he... ( added 25 days 17 hours ago.) |
Another Premium of Grand- parenthood -
Sandra E. Graham (7,883) 
Sandra E. Graham
Watch the clock-3:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Four o'clock--time to go. Grandpa and I grab the stuffed green froggy and a sippy cup of chocolate milk as we head out the door to get out the golf cart. The golf cart is electric and we keep it charged for this daily routine. We had purchased the cart when... ( added 1 year 37 days ago.) |
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What Is a Grandparent, Without Their Grandchildren? -
Sandra E. Graham (7,883)
Sandra E. Graham
The quietness is a deafening roar-all in my head. The emptiness crowds around me as I go from room to room, picking up forgotten toys. Putting away memories. Tiny fingerprints and smudges have all been wiped away, leaving the windows and sliding-glass doors to sparkle in the early morning sun.... ( added 179 days 22 hours ago.) |
Coming to Terms with Becoming a Grandparent -
Danny Davids (19,741)  
Danny Davids
As many of you know by now, on January 10 our first grandchild was born. It has been an interesting last few days, with him being kept in the neonatal ICU unit for several days after our daughter had been discharged. However, he's finally home and getting used to life on the outside. (And I'm... ( added 293 days ago.) |
Ten Ways to Know When Your Grandchild Should Have His Own Bed--- -
Sandra E. Graham (7,883)
Sandra E. Graham
How many of you readers out there have grandchildren that spend the night-or entire weekends-with you? And how many of these grandchildren sleep in the grandparent's bed? Could I see a show of hands (that would be nice)? I would just like to verify that I am not in this alone. My children... ( added 1 year 51 days ago.) |
Using Creative Approach To Help Our Shut-In Elders, Even From a Distance -
J. Louise Larson (1,140)  
J. Louise Larson
So you're the adult child of a shut-in elder. In honor of those days when you were little and dependent, when they amused you when you were ill and looked for things for you to do on rainy days, it's time to get a bit creative, perhaps. If your elder parent is at all interested in handwork or art... ( added 1 year 167 days ago.) |
Former Army nurse visits FDR memorial, recalls last day of President's life at Warm Springs -
J. Louise Larson (1,140)
J. Louise Larson
If a picture's worth a thousand words, one taken in Washington, D.C., recently is near priceless.
Maggie Thomas, the only female veteran of the Honor Flight of Ellis County, in the rain, her wheelchair pulled up beside the bronze statue of FDR at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.
... ( added 1 year 168 days ago.) |
Nursing Home Story- Grandma's Wall -
Jon Searles (2,108) 
Jon Searles
Maidelee Brinegar was full of life at 78 years old. We all called her Grandma, and this took on special privilege for me when I married her granddaughter. Maidelee was a widow since cancer took her husband. From the time I joined the family there were stories of Pawpaw and after 10 years with the... ( added 2 years 236 days ago.) |
Grandparents Day Activities For The Preschool Classroom -
Stephany Springer (43,257)  
Stephany Springer
Get out the parent notes quick, because Grandparents Day is right around the corner. Here are a few activities to make those Grandparents feel special and celebrate it in the preschool classroom. Bring out the food Our school always has a breakfast or special snack with the grandparents.... ( added 65 days ago.) |
Grandparents Bring Blessings To Undeserving Kids -
Laura Trahan (38,784) 
Laura Trahan
Realizing today that Grandparent's Day is just around the corner on Sept. 13th, I began thinking how blessed my kids have been over the years by their own grandparents. As a parent, it has been amazing to watch my own parents and in-laws fall into these roles as professionals. My kids are... ( added 86 days 19 hours ago.) |
A Letter to Mason, My Little Buddy -
- Mark Ste. Marie (233) 
Mark Ste. Marie
He knows me as Gramdad. I inherited that mantle from my own father. It's a title I cherish.
Mason, my grandson, is 16 months old now, and I suppose I am biased but hes a handsome boy, smart, and just downright adorable. (Okay, enough with the bragging. Just had to indulge for a minute.)
... ( added 138 days 2 hours ago.) |
Activities Grandparents Can Do With Their Grandkids -
Stephany Springer (43,257)
Stephany Springer
Grandparents tend to feel neglected at times and wishing for more time with their grandkids. On many occasions grandparents feel they do not get enough time with their grandkids citing reasons as lack of involvement from their own kids. Then there is the feeling of lack of closeness because as... ( added 187 days 20 hours ago.) |
I am not a Grandma! -
Robin Newman (515)  
Robin Newman
I used to think I was aging gracefully letting go of the things of youth a new age saint that was until I crossed the border from 45 to 46. Some how this seemed like one small step for people in denial and one giant leap for a menopausal graying sagging in all the wrong places woman. I have a... ( added 266 days 23 hours ago.) |
Helping out with the Grandchildren -
Iris Taub (778)
More and more Grandparents, are taking an active part in helping their children raise their grandchildren.
Many parents are forced to work full time and not all of them can afford daycare .
I have the pleasure of being one of those Grandparents who takes care of two of her four... ( added 359 days 16 hours ago.) |
Grandparents Poem -
Michelle Mackin (3,279)  
Michelle Mackin
When I was small
You were the one who smiled
And called out my name
You took me by the hand
And set me on your lap
And we laughed
And we played
( added 1 year 62 days ago.) |
Five Ways to Challenge Your Mind in Retirement -
- Cynthia Barnett (27)
You have probably heard people say that the best way to keep your mind sharp after retirement is to exercise it. This "use-it-or-lose-it thinking" is the subject of much debate. Many are deeply committed to this belief while others are skeptical. Although I cannot tell you mental activity will... ( added 1 year 177 days ago.) |
Grandma Laura: The Grandmother Standard and what love looks like when it's busy -
J. Louise Larson (1,140)
J. Louise Larson
So I was laying in bed thinking about how cold my feet were -- I'd been working in the draft, oblivious to my chilling tootsies -- and thinking I should really find my pink fuzzy slippers my kids got me for Christmas three years ago.
They're big and hairy ( the slippers, not the kids ) and... ( added 1 year 273 days ago.) |
Fun Activities to Do With Your Grandkids -
- Marcia Chumbley (244)
Grandparents often have an opportunity to spend special time with their grandchildren that parents may not get in the hustle and bustle of their work week. When your grandchildren come to visit you, it can help to have some fun activities pre-planned to keep them entertained. Try a few of these... ( added 2 years 26 days ago.) |
An Independance Day the Lord Made -
Sandra E. Graham (7,883)
Sandra E. Graham
A few days ago a dear, dear friend of mine called me with news that broke my heart. I felt compelled to share her story with the rest of the world. This is her story.
On June 21, 2007 I was called to come down to the Sheriff’s Department and that I was to bring my husband with me. I was not... ( added 2 years 131 days ago.) |
My Mother's Recipe: Baked Ziti -
Paul Lazarovich (948)
My mom died this past December-Two weeks before Christmas. Approximately thirty-three months after having started chemotherapy. Nearly three-plus years after she and Dad had learned that the night sweats, re-occurring back pains and the constant tiredness was actually a killer that had taken over... ( added 2 years 148 days ago.) |
The Challenge of Death and Dying - Caring for Aging Parents -
Julie Redstone (24)
The process of dying is one of the great stages of learning of the human soul, often met with fear and resistance, yet even in the presence of these, filled with the growth of the soul in its appreciation of its relationship to life.
There is no one way to experience dying so that it produces... ( added 2 years 195 days ago.) |
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Grandparents Parenting the Second Time Around -
Stephanie Davies (833) 
Stephanie Davies
Grandparents have raised their own children, worked hard throughout their lives, survived many hardships and have more than earned the right to relax in a golden glow of retirement. However there is an increasing trend of grandparents becoming parents again, raising their children's children, or... ( added 2 years 198 days ago.) |
Is Retiring In Florida All It Is Cracked Up To Be? -
Jeff Wendland (16)
Florida has long been a popular spot for Americans from the Northern states to retire. With its attractive combination of climate, lifestyle and reasonable living costs, it has been especially welcome by retirees on fixed incomes. No that baby boomers are reaching retirement age, Florida is being... ( added 2 years 246 days ago.) |
Grandparents Day Activity - An Interview by The Grandchild -
Nancy Johnson (5,373)
This Grandparents Day activity lets the child become a reporter and interview their grandparent. If the child does not have a grandparent living nearby, they can interview any older person who is special to them. This can be a neighbor, family friend, an older relative (aunt or uncle), teacher... ( added 3 years 82 days ago.) |
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