Kid's Kid's Kids
Dec 2, 2021 16:35:07 #
Just curious. How many Great Grand Parents out there are raising their third generation of childeren so the parent s can work?
Dec 2, 2021 16:52:47 #
Not me. I'm on the 2nd time round. Right now teaching the oldest to drive.
Dec 2, 2021 17:14:07 #
Not the same, but it rymes! My wife and I got a big surprise in 2017 when we chose to foster parent a great nephew who was 5 and had no other blood relative to take him.
It was a total shock and at times a rocky road since he had some baggage having lived on the streets most of his young life. The legal adoption will be December 2 and he had 'found a bird's nest on the ground' as the saying goes! We could not be happier for him. He is part of the reason we moved from Houston to Austin since both he and our children and grandchildren are here. Just Sayin...RJS
It was a total shock and at times a rocky road since he had some baggage having lived on the streets most of his young life. The legal adoption will be December 2 and he had 'found a bird's nest on the ground' as the saying goes! We could not be happier for him. He is part of the reason we moved from Houston to Austin since both he and our children and grandchildren are here. Just Sayin...RJS
Dec 2, 2021 17:18:50 #
Marion, RJS, Fly; you guys are why it’s called grandparent! Your better dare I say grander than a regular parent. They say those young ones keep you young?🤷🏻♂️
Dec 2, 2021 17:28:39 #
Robert J Samples wrote:
Not the same, but it rymes! My wife and I got a bi... (show quote)
Congratulations.The raising of any child is a honor and a reward. It may take a village, it certainly takes a family, sometimes extended.
My SIL became a sareget(sp) Dad to his 3yr old niece, she still calls him Puncle. She's a fireman and mother now.
Dec 2, 2021 18:17:22 #
Maid Marion wrote:
Just curious. How many Great Grand Parents out there are raising their third generation of childeren so the parent s can work?
Haven't yet. But I'm there if it needed.
Dec 2, 2021 18:56:52 #
Maid Marion wrote:
Just curious. How many Great Grand Parents out there are raising their third generation of childeren so the parent s can work?
Check back in 10 years when ours are old enough. Right now just enjoy the handing back after the visits.
Dec 3, 2021 11:06:07 #
Maid Marion wrote:
Just curious. How many Great Grand Parents out there are raising their third generation of childeren so the parent s can work?
My oldest grandson just had a little girl 2 1/2 years ago. Have not had to look after her yet while they work, but sure love the visits.
Dec 3, 2021 11:23:51 #
Robert J Samples wrote:
Not the same, but it rymes! My wife and I got a bi... (show quote)
I'm happy or him too. Thank you two for being so kind and generous. He is truly lucky, and blessed, to have you folks to care for him. Also happy for you, that although you have been through plenty already, I'm sure, you still have enough love and compassion to tackle this. You rock !
Dec 3, 2021 11:26:42 #
nutz4fish wrote:
I'm happy or him too. Thank you two for being so kind and generous. He is truly lucky, and blessed, to have you folks to care for him. Also happy for you, that although you have been through plenty already, I'm sure, you still have enough love and compassion to tackle this. You rock !
Dec 3, 2021 15:11:53 #
Apollo
Loc: Grand Lake, Ok
Robert J Samples wrote:
Not the same, but it rymes! My wife and I got a bi... (show quote)
You are a good man RJS!
Dec 3, 2021 17:51:12 #
Justoldjim
Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.
J in Cleveland wrote:
Marion, RJS, Fly; you guys are why it’s called grandparent! Your better dare I say grander than a regular parent. They say those young ones keep you young?🤷🏻♂️
I don't know about the keep you young part two of mine wear me out in just a weekend here
Dec 3, 2021 21:07:21 #
Justoldjim wrote:
I don't know about the keep you young part two of mine wear me out in just a weekend here
Mr. Sample has been there before, twice.He knows what he's doing. Willing to step for family and humanity. Gets my positive vote for doing what is sorely lacking in today's society. Just Sayin'.
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