Today Is Grandparents Day Sept. 6. And What A Beautiful Day It Is.   

Hi mcat19,
It sounds like when your grandkids are over you really enjoy them. I do mine and I am lucky enough that they live close. Once a month they spend a Friday night and get picked up on Saturday night. I totally enjoy them when they are here. I set up the spending the night one Friday night a month so their Mom and Dad could have some time to themselves and I get some time with my grandkids. I have three--one boy who is the youngest. He is eleven. And there are two girls. One girl is fourteen and one girl is thirteen. They all three are joys to spend time with. Being a grandparent is the greatest thing on this earth.

Hi nutthouse3,
There is nothing like being a grandparent. When you become one you will see just how speical that relationship is. Grandparenting is such a joy. Thank you for the wishes for grandparents day.

Yes, grandparents love unconditionally. We accept the child as who they are and encourage them to do many things. Nothing is out of reach. I know you must miss your grandmom very much. It sounds like she was a large part of your life. Always remember that carring her in your heart keeps her alive always. I know it is not the same thing but you can be sure that she is watching over you. Many thanks for the greeting of Happy Grandparents Day to me. That is very sweet.

I have to agree with you, eeyore39. I was surprised to find this out but happy. They have a dedicated day to a whole lot of things. I feel it is only right that they dedicate a day to us grandparents. I love all three of my grandkids and am very proud of them. They are well adjusted kids and I know they will go far in life. Each child has their own individual ways about them.

Hi dear friend, Faith,
Another saying I have ran across is, If I knew grandkids were so much fun I would have had them first. The first time I came across that I cracked up laughing. It is so true that my grandkids are so much fun. It is hard to live very far away from the grandkids. I don't know how I would handle it if my grandkids lived very far away. Of course I know that I would have to handle it. I am blessed because my grandkids do live close to me. Dear Friend you are never far from my thoughts and always carried in my heart.

Oh I've never heard that saying but I love it - think that may be my new motto :)

My oldest and his family moved from Michigan to Colorado almost 2 years ago now and there still isn't a day goes by that I don't cry for missing them.

When I found this out I thought it was pretty neat. They have a special day for everything else and I think grandparents are special so I like the idea of there being a day to honor grandparents.

Don't feel sad because your grandmother lives in your heart. She knows you love her and in the everyday things of life it is just a over site. It is a important one I know but your grandmom understands. And just sit down and talk to her she will hear you. Tell her that you are sorry and you feel bad about it. Peace will come into your heart and soul.

I was surprised when I saw this and I think it is pretty neat. Then I went into the pharmacy that is close to where I live and went over to their card section and they sell cards to honor grandparents day. Pretty neat. I am a grandmom and have three grandkids and we have a ball when we get together.