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From: lsoutherla
Date: 01-07-2007, 01:07 AM (1 of 23)
| how many of us are grandparents? Or, soon to be grandparent? |
User: lsoutherla
Member since: 05-04-2006 Total posts: 72 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-07-2007, 09:19 AM (2 of 23)
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I am a Grandmother to 2 wonderful boys 8 & 5 with 2 more (twins) on the way. Due date June 15 but we don't think they will wait that long.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: Patty22
Date: 01-07-2007, 09:44 AM (3 of 23)
 I believe the closest I will be to being a g-ma is to the puppy my daughter adopted from the spca. Certainly my children are old enough, but I would be  if the day ever came. My daughter sends me pictures of my g-doggie - maybe I am a grandmother in training?
Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 01-07-2007, 09:54 AM (4 of 23)
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Yeah -- somebody always has to come along and rub it in. When my girls were younger I made sure they knew how and why not to have a baby before they wanted one. One told me I taught them good -- too good I guess. Dorothy 
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User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Hogmami
Date: 01-07-2007, 09:55 AM (5 of 23)
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Soon to be grandma. First time. Due May 11th and its a girl.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: esrun3
Date: 01-07-2007, 12:11 PM (6 of 23)
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I'm a grandma to 4....2 boys 8 & 2, 2 girls 3 & 1 month. They keep me young (and tired!).
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Magot
Date: 01-07-2007, 12:22 PM (7 of 23)
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Nope. 2 daughters though 23 and 20 - one is planning on how to be a fiendish auntie - you know the type who feeds the kids e numbers, buys them a drum and passes it back. Where did she get that idea from?
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: Debby215
Date: 01-07-2007, 12:55 PM (8 of 23)
I am a step grandma to 2 girls, 14 and 9, boy 5. I have 2 of my own grandchildren, girl 9, and boy 4, reminding me daily that he will be 5 in September... They do keep me young, and TIRED like Lyn said...but love em to pieces...
Debby
So much fabric....... So little time!! |
User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611 
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From: lendube
Date: 01-07-2007, 01:23 PM (9 of 23)
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I'm with Patty and Dorothy on this one. We have 4 kids between us ages 24-28 and not a grandchild in sight except the 11 y/o son of my dd's fiance. He's a sweetie but he might be the only one. I think I scared my kids too. You know, it'll change your life forever, biggest decision you'll ever make, it's like tearing your heart out and wearing it on the outside of your body, a mother's only as happy as her unhappiest child, etc. etc. Sounds pretty rough, doesn't it?I do have many, many grand-dogs, grand-kitties, and even a grand-ferret! I don't think it would break my heart if I never had more than stepgs. Fewer loved ones to worry about in this scary world.......... Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: cshortsew
Date: 01-07-2007, 01:46 PM (10 of 23)
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I have a beautiful granddaughter who will be 5 months old tomorrow.
cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: Hogmami
Date: 01-07-2007, 02:06 PM (11 of 23)
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Carol , Where did you find your piggie pillow and slippers pattern? I hope you don't mine sharing the info.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800
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From: Jeke
Date: 01-07-2007, 03:47 PM (12 of 23)
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I have a beautiful granddaughter age 3. She is already bilingual! She knows she has to speak to me in English and her aubelita from Guatemal in Spanish. Pretty amazing. Her little brother is 3 months old, and of course adorable. My other son and my daughter are not married yet but have they will some day and add to the brood! J Jay
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User: Jeke
Member since: 11-10-2004 Total posts: 232 |
From: FranW
Date: 01-07-2007, 03:52 PM (13 of 23)
| My DH and I have 6 kids between us - ages 21-27. Three are married, and one has blessed us with two wonderful grandsons, ages 3 and 1. They make everything wonderful. I started sewing to make my older grandson a quilt for his second birthday! So, I will forever thank him for that! They do keep us young and totally exhausted! Can't wait for more! |
User: FranW
Member since: 11-20-2006 Total posts: 9 |
From: vickki
Date: 01-07-2007, 06:54 PM (14 of 23)
| I am the proud Drammie of 2 boys....3 and 10.The younger calls me Hy-Nus and the older calls me Drammie.They are the love of my life....They are my youngest daughter' s kids.My older twins are not married and don't want to be. They like to travel and spend money. |
User: vickki
Member since: 08-21-2005 Total posts: 374 |
From: sewingrandma
Date: 01-08-2007, 11:52 AM (15 of 23)
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I'm Grandma to 3 boys and 2 girls, ages ranging from 18 months to 10years. Have done lots of sewing, knitting and crocheting for all. The 10yr old is now asking me if I could make ______, she's picking out patterns and giving me the numbers and asks for certain colors or patterns.
Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: lendube
Date: 01-08-2007, 12:10 PM (16 of 23)
Any of you ladies see "Dear Abby" today? They were talking about Grandma-to-be showers. Any of you heard of or had one? It was a new idea to me.  Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: Hogmami
Date: 01-08-2007, 12:20 PM (17 of 23)
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I saw Dear Abby this morning but that wasn't the one in my paper. I will have to watch for it.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800
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From: lsoutherla
Date: 01-08-2007, 03:35 PM (18 of 23)
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I could go for a grandmom to be shower! Mostly, I'd like advice on how to be a good grandparent (i.e., how to bite one's tongue). Laura 
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User: lsoutherla
Member since: 05-04-2006 Total posts: 72 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 01-08-2007, 03:56 PM (19 of 23)
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I have trouble with that ALL the time - the behaviour of other peoples kids or parenting styles seems to be an issue we all want to comment on. I guess it just gets worse if they're related to you.
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: Sancin
Date: 01-08-2007, 05:33 PM (20 of 23)
For the time, I was late to motherhood, and now, my children are part of the generation to plan everything only having children when they have everything else. My son and wife have decided not have children. But my daughter, who I thought may never even marry, presented me with a wonderful and good natured grandson 4 months ago - a continent away. Thankfully digital camera's keep us in touch. I have met him personally and he is wonderful. My big concern is in having a degenerative disorder and living so far away I will never be able to spend a lot of individual time playing with him and caring for him. 
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: cshortsew
Date: 01-08-2007, 06:07 PM (21 of 23)
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Carol , Where did you find your piggie pillow and slippers pattern? I hope you don't mine sharing the info. I love to share. The pillow is part of ababy quilt panel that someone gave me. The piggy slippers are modified from a pattern for "Barnyard Cow Slippers" that I found on the Michael's website http://www.michaels.com/art/online/ProjectPrint?width=80&pid=e02343 I'll post a picture as soon as I finish them. cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: MaryW
Date: 01-08-2007, 06:46 PM (22 of 23)
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I've been grandma for 16 yrs. They are all perfect, its the parents that have issues.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Reta J
Date: 01-08-2007, 07:19 PM (23 of 23)
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I have 3 grandkids, at least i claim 3. My daughter has 2 children a girl who will be 6 on the 4th of July (she is our little firecracker) and a son who turned 4 December 16. Daughter's fiancee has a son who will be 4 on March 14. He calls us grammy and pappy also. We love them all.
Sewing Forever
Housework Whenever Reta J |
User: Reta J
Member since: 01-30-2002 Total posts: 136 
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