NANA SAYS GRANDPARENTS ARE YOUR BACKUP TEAM

Grandparents day was September 11th, little poignant as it is another famous day too. Having loving parents that want to spend time with your children is a bonus of family. Not a perfect family- it does not exist. Knowing some couple time can be had away from the kids who are in good hands. Older children get to have sleepovers. My grandchildren are still excited to spend time at our house. Try to make it children friendly with activities especially crafts. Lots of supplies to be used. A basement for ball activities and running around in cooler weather. Of course the yard is a good place all year round.  Food always helps. Healthy and snacks! It is work to be a grandparent. Relationships come with effort and time. The energy level is not there anymore so how to let the children do the running and use their energy while lovingly supervised. Try bunny hopping across the floor several times with a two year old! Well you get the picture. With the really little ones get down on the floor with them, then they can crawl all over you!  Grandparents are a vital part of family. Some are willing to be more involved than others! Whatever the involvement use it well!