Funny Truisms About Grandparenting By Susan Diamond

You're living it - the dream came true. Less work, more play, and attitude in spades! You're a grandparent: Loving it (mostly) and leaving (exhausted) when your stint is over.

Whether your grandkid is a little-bitty baby recently hatched, or a fully cooked grown-up with facial hair; grandchildren are to be enjoyed. And there’s nothing better than being with your grandkids.

Whoa - wait a minute. Grandparenting is not about hitting the recliner and waiting for the kids to call. Today's grandparent is feisty and fabulous! You're out having fun; rocking a Zumba class, leading a safari, or meditating on a mountaintop.

With all the good vibes and energy bouncing off the newest crop of baby boomer nanas and papas, we wondered: What are your top take-aways on grandparenthood?

Children's children are the crowns of older people.

Proverbs 17:6

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