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Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.

~ Alex Haley


Great Things About Grandparents

  • They like to hold you in their laps.


  • They don't get mad when you don't eat your vegetables.


  • They boost your confidence!


  • They like kids, and dogs, and cats!


  • They really know how to tuck you in at night.


  • They're not in such a hurry.


  • They listen to funny music.


  • They have the nicest-smelling houses!


  • They always buy what you're selling.


  • They don't mind when you make noise.


  • They help with homework...They don't always know the answers, but they try.


  • They never say "Hurry up".


  • They give good presents for your birthday.


  • They are grown-ups who have lots of time.


  • They like going to the park...They don't go on the monkey bars, though.


  • They think you're the smartest, cutest kid on earth.


  • They give you money and never say it has to be saved.


  • They like it when you sleep at their house.


  • They understand you when you cry.


  • They take you places in their RV.


  • They know how to explain things to Mom and Dad.


  • They show your picture to everyone!


  • They never put you on hold when they get a call-waiting signal!


  • They listen to what you say!


  • They have some really neat weird old toys.


  • They don't skip parts of a story or mind if it is the same story over again.


  • They say they knew Mom and Dad when they were kids!

~ Anonymous

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