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The grandparent diaries

Over60 community member, Carolyn Le-Grand, from Wangi Wangi in New South Wales shares her thoughts on the special place three little grandkids play in her life.

“Grandkids are our future. I remember when I was growing up spending every holiday at my grandparents’ farm. These trips are indelibly imprinted on my mind and I want my grandkids to have happy memories of their grandparents and special experiences which hopefully will stay in their memories forever.

Grandchildren will too quickly grow and have other priorities, as we did, so we want to grab every moment we can to form a lasting close relationship with them. I have three grandchildren – Crystal, 13, Nikita, 11 and Vance, five. Just some of the special memories I’ve had with them are:

I find it interesting that all of my grandchildren are so different. They all come from the same parents! Even from the youngest age (just after birth) the children displayed their personalities. Crystal was a fiery little firecracker, resisting cuddles and showing determination. Nikita was a placid little darling and grew up silently achieving (no fanfares for her). Vance is Vance! So proud of all three children and the people they becoming. Different personalities, all loved!

Photo is a stock image and not of Carolyn Le-Grand.

Do you have a story to tell about your grandchildren? We’d love you to be part of our Grandparent Diaries series! Email us at contribute@oversixty.com.au

Related links:

Gallery: precious great-grandparents and their great-grandchildren from the Over60 community

8 reasons why it’s important to read to your grandkids

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family, grandparent, grandchildren