Have you heard of this new club called the Grandparent's Club? It's awesome!

Aww, that is so sweet of you, Ram! I would have loved being treated to a grand dinner on that night. Alas, no one here offered so I just went home after holding the baby for awhile and wishing all the best to the new parents with lots of hugs and kisses for them all. My son and his partner were given a candlelight dinner of their own last night. I thought that was wonderful of the hospital to offer such a nice gift to the new parents. As you are part of my life, you are also part of my family, great uncle Ram.

Here is my son with his new daughter. He's so happy I don't think he's stopped smiling yet.

Enjoy them while they're young. It gets worse! A friend of mine said that being a grandparent is our reward for surviving the rearing of our children. I LOVED being able to hold that precious bundle for awhile then hand her back over to her parents and go home to a good night's sleep.

I know it gets worse, I had a hand in bringing up my little brother (hes 14 now). Nut I adore children I spend as much time with them as possible people think Im crazy7, i think I havent grown up enough yet haha!! But yes that must be lovely to hand back the baby so you could have a good night sleep! My mum always said that I would know how she felt because I was a really bad sleeper as a child but I have been really lucky! Enjoy being a grandparent!! (I know you will)

Thanks so much, dragon. I so wish you and I could have done this together and still feel so very bad about what happened. You are so very right about children. All of the negative things happening in my life totally disappeared this day. I could think of nothing but this precious gift and the joy she had already spread in such a very short time. My heart hasn't felt so light in a very long time, not since my sons were born. I haven't read Paul Harvey's wish for children but I am definitely going to look for it. It definitely sounds like something I'd love to read and share with my son and his family. Thanks so much for recommending it!

Here, I found it, he wrote it to his grandchildren: http://www.parenting-initiative.org/Philosophy/Philosophy%20text%20files/paul-harveys-wishes.html What a beautiful picture of your family, they look so happy!

That was a tear jerker dragon. I used to listen to Paul Harvey all the time when he was broadcasting. He was a very wise man.

Thank you, Bill. I can certainly understand what you're saying and I'll join you in hoping it won't happen for another 10 to 15 years. I was worried that my sons would not be ready when they finally became a parent but this one has shown that he is definitely ready. I was worried also that I'd be too old by the time either of my sons had their own family! The proud daddy is 31. I can't believe how happy he is. Well, yes, I guess I can believe it. You are so very right about it feeling so special. I was no less happy when this beautiful little girl was born than when my own sons were born. There is something so very special about children, whether they're yours or your children's children. My son came into the waiting room to announce her birth with a grin at least three feet wide and tears streaming down his face. Naturally, that got me crying, too, but definite tears of pure joy.

That is a great photo that brings back my own memories. I remember the feeling well. It was such an amazing experience becoming a parent for the first time. It was still amazing the second time around but that feeling could not quite match the first time. I was 26 when my daughter was born. She is turning 13 soon and is a pretty sensible girl that has career aspirations, so I cannot see her being foolish enough to become a parent too early. I have a friend who became a grandparent at the age of 38 as his daughter got pregnant in her teens. As a father of a girl entering that age bracket, I am petrified of what it to come!

Thank you, sanjay! I hope that my grandchildren will one day say the same about me. There are so many things I want to do with this little girl as she grows up so that both she and I will have some wonderful memories. You're so right about no one being able to steal your memories. I hope I can give my granddaughter some very, very happy memories.

I am sure you will give them such memories, good luck to you.

Isn't it amazing how a baby can engrain themselves into your life and heart so quickly? I couldn't believe how very much in love with my little granddaughter I was until I looked at her squirming face for the first time. Whether a baby is yours by blood or by adoption, it makes no difference. The love we have for them is exactly the same. I've often thought that if I ever adopted a child, I would let them know that they were extra-special because I chose them over all the rest. I'm so happy for you, Aunt AmbiePam, and your sister and BIL. And, of course, the new little one. They are so adorable at that age, in my opinion, between one and two. THEN they can be a bit trying. lol