It was in the spring of 2010 when I first realized that what it would feel like to be a grandmother for the very first time.
Being a grandparent is way different from being a parent. When my grandson was born in the spring of 2010, my status changed and so did my position in the family hierarchy.
Now I was a grandma, which was lovingly called a “nano” in our household. Though it would be many months later that my grandson would learn and use this word but I was being referred to as “Nano” by my family since his birth.
Holding a child of your child in your arms is such a precious feeling. You feel twice the love you felt for your own kids and much more protective towards your grandkids. While you can easily discipline your own kids, disciplining your grandchildren is more difficult. And grandparents are often accused of spoiling the grandkids.
Now I am grandma to three grandkids and I enjoy them very much. But the first one will always be special.
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Grandkids are certainly a precious gift. My mom dotes on my kids and those of my siblings.
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Yes! They are precious indeed. Thanks a lot Punam
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I am waiting for the day to be a grandma. My kids don’t seem to be in a rush, though.
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I hope you don’t have to wait too long. Thanks
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My son has been with his girlfriend since his freshman year of college. They’ve been together for nine years and are only beginning to have marriage/kids discussions.
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Now kids are smarter and don’t want to make wrong decisions.
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It is the most amazing thing in the world.
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Very true Diana
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Our second grandchild is due in about a week!
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Wow! Congratulations.
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Thanks.
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You’re welcome
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Very true Sadje. I adore my grandchildren but due to a dispute in the family I have never seen my son’s children. Hopefully the matter will resolve itself one day.
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I hope that it does, and soon. Thanks Deb 💖
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Being a Nana (my grandma name) is awesome. I was there for three of the four births. It was truly a miracle.
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It is so true. I was also present when all the grandkids were born. Nana is the maternal grandfather in Urdu. What a small world!
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Congratulations Sadje. You are doubly blessed with children and grandchildren..
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Thank you so much Suzette. Indeed it’s a great blessing.
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my father often said “if I knew being a grandparent was so good I would have skipped the first part” 🙂
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Haha! That is true that parenting is hard work and grandkids are the reward
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exactly, I tired to point out if he didn’t do the first he couldn’t enjoy the later … he was a joker 🙂
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Lol!
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How lovely, Sadje. What a gift. Thank you for sharing with us!
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Thanks Jeff. Always a pleasure
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Welcome, Sadje. Always. ☺️
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Wonderful. Love the feet photo 🙂
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Thanks a lot Brian. Not my photo, from the WP library.
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Oh thanks for your “confession” 😀
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Of course! Honesty is the best policy. 🥰
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so precious feeling it is.
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Absolutely. Thanks
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with pleasure.
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🙏🏼
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So wonderful ❤️
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Indeed. Thanks
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Aww how heartwarming! 😍 “You feel twice the love you felt for your own kids and much more protective towards your grandkids”- My grandma always says this too. I can’t even imagine what it’s like and how it so happens… 😀 Lots of love to you and your precious grandkids! 💞
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I didn’t know this till I became a grandmother. Thanks a lot Sam.
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Oh, those pinky toes!!!
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🥰❤️
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My dad and my daughter bond well. Dad says that’s because grandparents and grandchildren have a common enemy !
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Haha! Well said; the parents?
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Oh yeah !
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🤣🤣🤣
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I’m ‘Poppa K’ to four of them from 3 years old to 22, with 2 of them at university!
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Wow! That’s cool. Mine are still young. Two are 2 1/2 and one is 11 1/2!
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I’m showing my age!
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Lol! 😄
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The love between grandchildren and grandparents is very special indeed. Such a beautiful take on the prompt, dear
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You’re very right. Thank you so much Shweta. How are you?
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Aww. Beautiful post about your first grandkid. What a blessing and precious gift they are!
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That’s so true. Thanks Cyn
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I am so looking forward to being a grandma. What a sweet gift
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It’s a wonderful feeling and relationship.
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What a precious time for you. As a man destined to be eternally single, I’m sure I’ll never have a child of my own let alone a grandchild, so this seems even more precious to me.
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Thanks Mason. It’s sad to read your words.
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Sorry about that.
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One should not give up hope my friend. You may yet find someone who will be your life partner!
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true, who knows what the future holds.
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Yes. Keep hope alive.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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It must be so special a feeling
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Very much so.
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That is wonderful! I am delighted you have your grandkids to spoil! ❤ xo
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Thank you so much Carol
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You’re welcome xo
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🙏🏼
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I don’t have any yet and honestly, don’t know if I will ever be a grandmother. You enjoy those grandkids! 🙂
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I am enjoying them a lot. Thanks
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🙂
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So far just a grandma to kittens, but there will come a day. I can hardly wait!
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And you’ll make a marvelous grandma. 🥰🤗
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