LDS GrandParent – Individual Time With Grandchildren

One of the joys of being an LDS Grandparent – is spending individual time with our grandchildren… without the mom and dad around.  This is special one-on-one time, where an LDS GrandParent can snatch precious opportunities to teach and influence during these special moments together with our grandchildren.  Afterall, we have so much to share – we’ve been around you know!

Don’t get me wrong.  I enjoy my children and their spouses very much.  I love it when my grandchildren bring their parents along for a visit to Grandma’s house.  But, I secretly just love getting to spend alone time with the grand-kids.  Did I say without their mom and dad?  Yes – I think that is clear now.  Hopefully my daughters will not read this post….  and particularly their husbands!

I’m not trying to be sneaky, and get away with doing something that their parents would disapprove of, or anything of the kind….  But having alone time with my grandchildren, is when we really get to know each other much better, and have some of the most fun!  Yes, it is nice not to have a disapproving parent give me “that” look when I sneak a cookie, or some candy to one of my grandchildren on the side, without asking first.  I do try and support all of these parent-rules that are inflicted upon my grandchildren, as best as I am able.  On occasion though – I admit – I choose to kind of ignore these little requests.

Oh come on — I am not all that “bad” of a Nana.  Really!  What can a little chocolate possibly do to harm anyone? 

Recently, I got to travel down to San Diego and tend two of my granddaughters, while their parents were gone — celebrating a 5th Wedding Anniversary.  This immediately brought back memories of what happened to my 25th Wedding Anniversary of five years ago…  because I couldn’t remember much about it?  My husband and I share a similar anniversary date in August, with this couple.  Oh yes, their wedding had consumed that anniversary!  Anyway, I was happy to be able to go and tend the grandchildren – so that they could have a well needed and deserved opportunity to celebrate together. A date night!  This, giving me time alone with the grandchildren.

Lilly and Seybrielle are two delightful little girls.  It was wonderful to be with them and see how they are growing in so many ways.  I especially was touched with how Seybrielle, who is barely two-years-old, prays to her Father in Heaven.  Her simple prayer,  was humble, sincere and filled with the faith of a little child.  Once Seybrielle crashed, literally – this gave me some precious time with Lilly, who is now four months old.  Lilly and I had a very serious talk.  I made sure that Lilly knows just how much her Nana loves her:-)

Great times.  Check out this little video I took, when Lilly and Nana were having some fun time together.  Oh how I love technology – and how we are able to capture these wonderful encounters with such ease.  What did we do without our digital cameras before?  Unlike with my own children growing up — I am never behind on taking pictures or video of my grandchildren.  I have oodles and oodles of pictures of each of my grandchildren.  Sharing these pictures and videos is so simple.  I hope that you have learned how to take video and pictures with a digital camera.  It is so much fun!

I recently bought this Panasonic DMC-FZ18 digital camera. I can take both pictures and videos, with one hand — and it has anti-shake. How cool is that? I love this camera, because of it’s simple functions and user friendly ability. If you are looking for a good digital camera to capture your grandchildren with – this is a great choice.

Besides… taking pictures of my grandchildren, while the parents are away, gives me backup as to what we do while they are gone. Keeps me out of trouble! LOL

tDMg
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