Grandchildren

Grandchildren are lots of fun.

What do your grandchildren call you - grandma, grandpa, nanny, pop or something very cute or rather traditional. It is now your time to spoil the grandkids a little and spend some time with them? Do you own a little brag book full of photos of your grandchildren?

How many grandchildren do you have?

Join in the fun of talking about the grandkids and share some of their stories. Perhaps you get to look after the grandchildren while your children work or are even their full time carers?

Leave a comment about your grandchildren and the enjoyment they bring into your life.

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Robyn

from Born in the Fifties
born 1954
I have seen some funny sayings about being a Grandparent and thought I would share them with you. I hope they make you smile.

I don't spoil my grandkids - I'm just very accommodating

Grandkids welcome anytime - parents by appointment only

Grandma's my name - spoiling is my game
Grandpa's my name - spoiling is my game

Grandma's are just antique little girls
Grandpa's are just antique little boys

Grandma's never run out of hugs or cookies.

WHAT SAYINGS ABOUT GRANPARENTS HAVE YOU HEARD AND ENJOYED.

Share them on this page as I am sure other people will enjoy them.

Comment posted: 1st May 2013, 02:38:25 pm
Robyn

from Browns Plains
born 1954
I am happy to report I have my first almost grandma job which is to help arrange the Baby Shower for my eldest daughter and my first grandchild.

It sounds like fun as she wants an afternoon tea/high tea party so I can dust off all my fancy cake plates and stands for the day. It will be fun cooking up some yummy food for the event. I have some time to plan as it is not till June so can test out some recipes which is always fun.

I was surprised to see they still have baby showers. Any hints or tips on organising a baby shower would be greatly appreciated.

Comment posted: 3rd April 2013, 03:51:28 pm
Robyn

from Browns Plains
born 1954
Does anyone have some advice for FIRST TIME GRANDPARENTS?

What are all the does and don'ts associated with this new phase in our lives?
It is still a while away with the baby not due till August. I went shopping with my daughter recently looking at all the stuff on the market now for babies. It is astounding what is available and how different some things are from when I had children over 30 years ago.

Comment posted: 29th March 2013, 10:24:14 pm
anne

from melbourne
born 1954
I have 5 grand children. 3 girls and 2 boys. I am currently raising one 14 yr old grand daughter who has been in my care for 9 years



Comment posted: 10th February 2013, 12:11:48 pm
Robyn

from Born in the Fifties
born 1954
WELCOME TO 2013

We invite EVERYONE born in the 1950s to join in the fun and post a comment on the website. Thank you to all those who have already contributed, keep those comments coming.

The website it is not just for those living in Australia and we are keen to hear from people living in other parts of the world.

Comment posted: 1st January 2013, 10:09:24 am
Chris

from From Victoria Australia
born 1954
Congratulations David on becoming a grandfather.



Comment posted: 24th December 2012, 07:22:55 am
David

from Carrickalinga SA
born 1952
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am pleased to be able to announce that after 8 years and 363 days of marriage, my eldest son and his beautiful wife have presented us with a simply gorgeous granddaughter. "Lacey Isabelle" was born at 950am on Tuesday Sept 4th. After 36 read that again, 36 hours of labour our unbelievably strong and brave daughter in law is having a very well deserved rest until its time to take Lacey home and start their new life together finally as a family. Cheers for now, Grandad Dave

Comment posted: 14th September 2012, 09:43:54 pm
Robyn

from Browns Plains
born 1954
I do not have any grandchildren yet but I do have a grand puppy (as my daughter calls her). She is a very cute white fluffy dog who loves to come over to visit us. You can hear her barking with excitment in their car pulls into our driveway. When they want to go away we look after her which I am told is all good practice for when there are grandchildren. 
I love looking after my grand puppy as she is lots of fun and a real little sweetie.

Comment posted: 2nd June 2012, 07:43:18 am
David

from Carrickalinga SA
born 1952
I am the eldest male grandson. 3rd in line after 2 female cousins of 14 grandchildren to my late gran, Gladys Constance Pretoria Todd nee Durrant who passed away in 2006 aged nearly 106 y.o. From the 14 g/kids, at the time of Gran's passing, there were 29 great grandkids and 2 great great grandkids. Dear old Gran knitted bootees and Matinee jackets for all of them as well as a Baptismal gown that she made for my dad that is passed on to every new g/g/grandchild. Gran knew the birth date of all of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Hopefully one my own sons will present me with a grandchild of my own before too much longer.

Comment posted: 14th July 2011, 12:56:58 am
Colin

from Tailem Bend S.A.
born 1953
I have a total of 17 Granchildren.Before you all pass out I have 6 of my own and inherited 11 when I remarried but we havent finished yet because my son hasn't started yet. He is 25 and got married last year so who knows when it will stop.


Comment posted: 21st May 2011, 04:27:45 pm

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