tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post6387423528448288272..comments2024-03-28T10:26:27.833+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Grandmothers.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32125875341756716482019-10-23T05:34:44.402+01:002019-10-23T05:34:44.402+01:00The grandson in the photo is 2 year old Mischa.The grandson in the photo is 2 year old Mischa.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32593785974007103592019-10-21T14:48:32.978+01:002019-10-21T14:48:32.978+01:00She's just been on buggy-pushing duty, to get ...She's just been on buggy-pushing duty, to get him to sleep. Success!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36752858729577665752019-10-21T14:47:33.755+01:002019-10-21T14:47:33.755+01:00You sound like the perfect grandparents. We do try...You sound like the perfect grandparents. We do try our best, but probably fail on certain duties.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-61648732675812368802019-10-21T14:42:51.059+01:002019-10-21T14:42:51.059+01:00The picture is great, tells the whole story.The picture is great, tells the whole story.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-73298363492721874122019-10-21T14:23:22.184+01:002019-10-21T14:23:22.184+01:00Being a grandmother (and one on the way) is the gr...Being a grandmother (and one on the way) is the greatest joy of my life. Grandpa loves them all very much and is there for them when needed. I am there for them when needed or not. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57199626245746479912019-10-21T13:26:45.320+01:002019-10-21T13:26:45.320+01:00So true. We owe a lot to our elders when we're...So true. We owe a lot to our elders when we're small.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91315931614501704692019-10-21T13:06:54.623+01:002019-10-21T13:06:54.623+01:00Well said. Grandparents are source of knowledge an...Well said. Grandparents are source of knowledge and everything to kids. Without them family is incomplete.Lokeish Umakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13920902182421115732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-31860022385951502582019-10-21T13:02:16.915+01:002019-10-21T13:02:16.915+01:00From one to about twelve they are perfect, but as ...From one to about twelve they are perfect, but as soon as the hormones begin to rage, it's probably best to ban them from the house until after Uni. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-85972316052152046742019-10-21T13:00:22.556+01:002019-10-21T13:00:22.556+01:00So they should have, but I suspect that these days...So they should have, but I suspect that these days people are so widely spread about the world that that has become rare.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40881568311331511802019-10-21T12:12:01.944+01:002019-10-21T12:12:01.944+01:00I love being a Grammy and I loved my own grandpare...I love being a Grammy and I loved my own grandparents ...... and, it’s such a different role than being a parent. We can indulge them and be silly. I sing all day to mine ! I’m looking after our new granddaughter right now .... she is six months and already fun to be with. XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36410883311992620942019-10-21T10:33:30.195+01:002019-10-21T10:33:30.195+01:00I loved my grandparents and had a wonderful relati...I loved my grandparents and had a wonderful relationship with them, but it sounds nothing like you describe. When each died, every one of their grandchildren attended the funeral and wept.Andi's English Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136573194920355678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40997201047878384282019-10-21T10:25:19.072+01:002019-10-21T10:25:19.072+01:00I think mine lived too far away. They need to be o...I think mine lived too far away. They need to be on one's doorstep.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-67442321684186198822019-10-21T10:17:55.192+01:002019-10-21T10:17:55.192+01:00Yes you are absolutely right Cro. I only remembe...Yes you are absolutely right Cro. I only remember one of my grandparents - and I loved him dearly. In those days folk didn't live so long I suppose.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-21761487002853961212019-10-21T10:01:10.338+01:002019-10-21T10:01:10.338+01:00My mother made wonderful chocolate cakes. Now Lady...My mother made wonderful chocolate cakes. Now Lady M does much the same for her grandchildren. It's in the genes.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64600538513211451992019-10-21T09:59:53.178+01:002019-10-21T09:59:53.178+01:00I think we should all spoil our grandchildren. Giv...I think we should all spoil our grandchildren. Give them the best start imaginable.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-26880704467423652102019-10-21T09:58:47.519+01:002019-10-21T09:58:47.519+01:00I think most grandmothers would agree with you; th...I think most grandmothers would agree with you; they all love it.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5372036495681021942019-10-21T09:58:08.672+01:002019-10-21T09:58:08.672+01:00That is always a tragedy. Every child deserves a h...That is always a tragedy. Every child deserves a happy childhood.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65842933570624782012019-10-21T09:57:25.093+01:002019-10-21T09:57:25.093+01:00I've been watching one in action; it's ver...I've been watching one in action; it's very revealing.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2412970249735304932019-10-21T09:56:53.486+01:002019-10-21T09:56:53.486+01:00I think Grumsy is in awe of them too. She takes he...I think Grumsy is in awe of them too. She takes her role very seriously.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-80516779774489345772019-10-21T09:55:54.801+01:002019-10-21T09:55:54.801+01:00He was learning to match identical pictures. He di...He was learning to match identical pictures. He did very well.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22104031764908649672019-10-21T09:54:24.056+01:002019-10-21T09:54:24.056+01:00Common sense, manners, etiquette, and lots of othe...Common sense, manners, etiquette, and lots of other fun things.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2635881068232388682019-10-21T09:54:01.213+01:002019-10-21T09:54:01.213+01:00My mother told us siblings to eat everything on ou...My mother told us siblings to eat everything on our plates because people in Africa were starving. But when we went to see grandma whose table groaned under jam butties, cakes and scones the motherly advice was somewhat different - don't be greedy!!!Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16372438069817700502019-10-21T09:23:56.070+01:002019-10-21T09:23:56.070+01:00My sister and I had to live with my grandmother fo...My sister and I had to live with my grandmother for a few years after my mother died. I was barely 5. The old farm was a wonderful playground, but we were aware of being extra work. My father moved us all into town two years later so we could walk to schools. I kept in touch with my gran, but she was never affectionate. Life had not been easy for her.the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58733399187142684392019-10-21T09:15:10.072+01:002019-10-21T09:15:10.072+01:00I never knew any of my grand parents, all had died...I never knew any of my grand parents, all had died before I was born, but I watched my mum with my daughters, watching the love and bond. Now it's my turn and it's a role I love, best part of my life. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-4894529226725438302019-10-21T08:09:47.377+01:002019-10-21T08:09:47.377+01:00An extended family can well be a treat fot all, bu...An extended family can well be a treat fot all, but I am so sorry that some children are without a loving mother or father to start with.pottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834163803780455512noreply@blogger.com