Jan, what a grand story. You always capture my attention when I read your stories. I had the best grandparents, I was totally spoiled because I was the first. I lost my grandfather when I was 20. I had my grandmother until she was almost 100 years young. She got to see my children and help raise them with all the love that she gave me. She was in such good health, could still drive at 98. There are so many fun things that I loved, but the most cherished one is, just laying on the bed with her like two silly girls, laughing and joking and hearing all about her life in the olden days. I was her caretaker and helped her until her last day. She passed 2 weeks before turning a century old. She outlived both of her boys, all her friends, and was so ready to go home...if you know what I mean. Usually we did just lay around and giggle, oh the tales she would tell. Her mind was sharp as a tack, and boy was she hip! There isn't anything or any topic we wouldn't speak about. I will forever remember her love for me, a tiny petite lady with blue eyes named Alamae...I called her Mumpsey.
The one thing I remember about my grandparents was that they would always make my brother, me and all our cousins laugh and they loved a party. My one grandpa (mom's dad) would always goof around which made my nan roll her eyes. They all treated us equally, no favourites. Miss those good times.
Yes my mom and dad always break the rules with my son. He gets away with murder.. Even now. 🤣
Jan love your story ❤️you were so lucky having your grandparents in your life.The only thing I remember about my grandma on my mums side was brushing her long hair (she always kept up in a bun) and cleaning a silver teapot and I got sixpence for doing that.I was only about 5yrs when she died.Didn’t know my other grandparents.I have 5 grandchildren and I spend lots of time with them.They think I’m a cool Nana 😂🤗 always doing crazy things with them and getting into trouble by my daughters 😂🤣
Jan, I only knew one of my grandparents, on my mom’s side. I don’t remember much as we didn’t see her very often, she was a wonderful quilter and had silver utensils that I had to polish!
With my own grandchildren, I have tried to make many special memories with each of them. I just spent the last 6 days with my 9 and 7 year olds, we played games, did puzzles, laughed together and I watched one play soccer and the other wrestle. My granddaughter enjoyed taking special photos of sunrise and sunset...she loved it. My grandchildren are a blessing in my life and bring me so much joy!
My grandparents lived on N. Sandusky Ave. in Upper, and whenever my sisters and I went to visit, there would be little Tootsie Rolls growing in their garden. My grandfather was the only person that I knew that could grow Tootsie Rolls!. When I was a little older, I would mow their yard, and afterwards, my grandfather and I would go to the Dairy Snack for a hot fudge sundae Such precious memories!.
Your grandchildren must be so happy to have you as a grandmother. I didn't enjoy my grandparents very much and I don't have grandchildren, but I can say that my son is lucky to have both of his grandmothers and I love the relationship he has with them.
My grandfather or “pappaul” as I called him loved the Washington Redskins! I often remember visiting him and just being able to spend that time with him during the game brings about a smile!
I never met my dad's parents and my maternal grandparents seemed old. Well they were 73 and 74 when I was born. Of course, the older I get that doesn't seem so old. I do tend believe that we are not as "old" as the grandparents of generations ago. My grandparents used a walker and a cane in most of my memories. I have one memory of my grandpa driving over to our house but other than that all my memories are of them being more sedentary. I remember my grandma playing dominoes with me and other games.
What made me laugh out loud was picturing you running from the cops regarding the sign for your granddaughter. I am married to a MI fan so I get the OSU vs MI thing. I also grew up on 121 so I have this picture in my head of you being down by Susie Shumaker's old house running from the law. LOL
I only had one living grandma and I spent a lot of time with her. She taught me to read when I was 5 so we read together a lot. We also played about a million rounds of "Sorry", the board game. I have all my four grandkids close by and I have had "Grandma Fridays" with all of them till they got old enough to go to school. We also love to take each of them on their own camping trip every summer. Being a grandparent is one of life's great gifts for me! Watching your babies raise their babies is all the fun and very little of the responsibility. What a joy!
The first thought came to mind about my grandmother was her apron. Never saw her without it. One of things she did with her apron was gather eggs in it. Big breakfast Pa (grandfather) would make the biscuits , mamaw would fry the ham, make gravy. Sitting on their porch in the evening. Great memories.
Hi Jan, nice piece. Since I have no children I can't identify with this as a grandparent but I can as a grandchild. I loved spending time with my grandparents. My maternal grandfather spoiled me, taking me on vacation trips to Miami Beach, fishing on one of the many lakes around Chelsea, MI and stopping at Howard Johnson's for lunch on the way home. My most favorite memory is sitting on his lap & watching Perry Mason.
Jan, what a grand story. You always capture my attention when I read your stories. I had the best grandparents, I was totally spoiled because I was the first. I lost my grandfather when I was 20. I had my grandmother until she was almost 100 years young. She got to see my children and help raise them with all the love that she gave me. She was in such good health, could still drive at 98. There are so many fun things that I loved, but the most cherished one is, just laying on the bed with her like two silly girls, laughing and joking and hearing all about her life in the olden days. I was her caretaker and helped her until her last day. She passed 2 weeks before turning a century old. She outlived both of her boys, all her friends, and was so ready to go home...if you know what I mean. Usually we did just lay around and giggle, oh the tales she would tell. Her mind was sharp as a tack, and boy was she hip! There isn't anything or any topic we wouldn't speak about. I will forever remember her love for me, a tiny petite lady with blue eyes named Alamae...I called her Mumpsey.
The one thing I remember about my grandparents was that they would always make my brother, me and all our cousins laugh and they loved a party. My one grandpa (mom's dad) would always goof around which made my nan roll her eyes. They all treated us equally, no favourites. Miss those good times.
Yes my mom and dad always break the rules with my son. He gets away with murder.. Even now. 🤣
Jan love your story ❤️you were so lucky having your grandparents in your life.The only thing I remember about my grandma on my mums side was brushing her long hair (she always kept up in a bun) and cleaning a silver teapot and I got sixpence for doing that.I was only about 5yrs when she died.Didn’t know my other grandparents.I have 5 grandchildren and I spend lots of time with them.They think I’m a cool Nana 😂🤗 always doing crazy things with them and getting into trouble by my daughters 😂🤣
Jan, I only knew one of my grandparents, on my mom’s side. I don’t remember much as we didn’t see her very often, she was a wonderful quilter and had silver utensils that I had to polish!
With my own grandchildren, I have tried to make many special memories with each of them. I just spent the last 6 days with my 9 and 7 year olds, we played games, did puzzles, laughed together and I watched one play soccer and the other wrestle. My granddaughter enjoyed taking special photos of sunrise and sunset...she loved it. My grandchildren are a blessing in my life and bring me so much joy!
Lllllove the photo! Says it all.
They feel safe, valued and loved.
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My grandparents lived on N. Sandusky Ave. in Upper, and whenever my sisters and I went to visit, there would be little Tootsie Rolls growing in their garden. My grandfather was the only person that I knew that could grow Tootsie Rolls!. When I was a little older, I would mow their yard, and afterwards, my grandfather and I would go to the Dairy Snack for a hot fudge sundae Such precious memories!.
Your grandchildren must be so happy to have you as a grandmother. I didn't enjoy my grandparents very much and I don't have grandchildren, but I can say that my son is lucky to have both of his grandmothers and I love the relationship he has with them.
My grandfather or “pappaul” as I called him loved the Washington Redskins! I often remember visiting him and just being able to spend that time with him during the game brings about a smile!
I never met my dad's parents and my maternal grandparents seemed old. Well they were 73 and 74 when I was born. Of course, the older I get that doesn't seem so old. I do tend believe that we are not as "old" as the grandparents of generations ago. My grandparents used a walker and a cane in most of my memories. I have one memory of my grandpa driving over to our house but other than that all my memories are of them being more sedentary. I remember my grandma playing dominoes with me and other games.
What made me laugh out loud was picturing you running from the cops regarding the sign for your granddaughter. I am married to a MI fan so I get the OSU vs MI thing. I also grew up on 121 so I have this picture in my head of you being down by Susie Shumaker's old house running from the law. LOL
I only had one living grandma and I spent a lot of time with her. She taught me to read when I was 5 so we read together a lot. We also played about a million rounds of "Sorry", the board game. I have all my four grandkids close by and I have had "Grandma Fridays" with all of them till they got old enough to go to school. We also love to take each of them on their own camping trip every summer. Being a grandparent is one of life's great gifts for me! Watching your babies raise their babies is all the fun and very little of the responsibility. What a joy!
The first thought came to mind about my grandmother was her apron. Never saw her without it. One of things she did with her apron was gather eggs in it. Big breakfast Pa (grandfather) would make the biscuits , mamaw would fry the ham, make gravy. Sitting on their porch in the evening. Great memories.
Hi Jan, nice piece. Since I have no children I can't identify with this as a grandparent but I can as a grandchild. I loved spending time with my grandparents. My maternal grandfather spoiled me, taking me on vacation trips to Miami Beach, fishing on one of the many lakes around Chelsea, MI and stopping at Howard Johnson's for lunch on the way home. My most favorite memory is sitting on his lap & watching Perry Mason.
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