I never knew any of my grandfathers. They died long before I was ever born. So did my paternal grandmother. She died when my father was but a boy. I did have a good relationship with my maternal grandmother. I have many happy memories of spending time with her, cooking dinner and going to the movies. Sadly, she died when I was only fourteen years old.
NY and his Grandmother “Boosie” – Big Bear Lake, CA – Circa Winter 1985
NY knew all four of his grandparents AND a great-grandmother. I love hearing him tell stories about his grandparents. NY and I get to see our grandchildren nearly everyday. We consider ourselves very lucky!
Did you or do you have the opportunity to know and spend time with your grandparents?
Debra @ A Frugal Friend says
Having lost my mom, I relish that I still have both my grandmothers, although they live too far away and are in their 90s. 🙁
I grew up talking to my grandparents every week….and still try to. I was lucky and had all 4 well into adulthood. I feel sad that my daughter doesn’t have that experience….she, like you Cathi, only knows 1 of her 4. My grandparents influenced me greatly!
Stacy Uncorked says
I did get to know my grandparents when I was young, but wish they were still around when I was an adult and could appreciate them more – and ask them tons of questions about their lives! 🙂 That’s one of the reasons we want to move back to Washington State – so Princess Nagger and Little Dude will get some quality time with my parents before it’s their time to go…hopefully they’ll stick around long enough for both kids to appreciate them! 😉
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I saw them mostly on birthdays and holidays but since we had a big family, that ended up being pretty frequent. My kids hardly ever saw their grandparents because of location reasons and the fact that neither set were really very good grandparents. I’m going to be totally hands on and all over that role! I can’t wait!!!!!!!! Well, I can wait, but when it gets here, I’ll relish every second like you do.
Smellyann says
My paternal grandparents both died before I was born, but I grew up visiting my maternal grandparents, who outlived my mother by many years, frequently. I cherish the wonderful memories I have with them.
Harriet says
Nope, never got to meet my grandparents. Their story(s) were spectacular ones thought.
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JamericanSpice says
I didn’t know my family before. Just 8 years now I know my mother.
Apparently I lived with a grandfather when I was 2 but didn’t know that’s who he was then. He was terribly mean.
So no relationship at all with grands. I do not even thing about it. I think what occupies my mind is the missing relationship with my own parents.
At the moment my mother and I are good, but there is nothing there for memories that a child should have with their parents.
mommy's mingle says
What a beautiful post!!