Grandparents

[Blue Babe]

At the beginning of this week my son told me I'm going to be a Grandmother:gob: :crazy:. I feel too young to be a Grandmother & was hoping the kids would quite a while longer.:Oops:
Is there anyone out there who have become Grandparents before the age of 40 & if so How Old??

[Hitcher]

I have found a solution to this matter. I have avoided having children. So far this strategy has worked particularly well in terms of keeping grandchildren at bay. I recommend it highly.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Take it from me just be gratefull it's not your daughter. I have found it really great to have my grandkids because i'm still young enough to enjoy them.

[sinfull]

Not that im under 40 but my daughter just had my first grandson night b4 last ! Quite looking forward to the grandad experience !

[mstriumph]

you are what you are

having or not having children, grandchildren or poodle puppies does not define you

YOU define you

:mellow:

[Oakie]

We were a bit over 40 but age is irrelevant. Our cave dwelling ancestors would have been grand-parents by the age of 30 and I guess there are still quite a few people around nowdays who are only becoming parents at about 40 let alone being grandparents. It doesn't mean you'll automatically grow old overnight! Just get out there and do some misbehaving just to re-affirm who you are and you'll be right.

Oh, and enjoy your grandchild. They're a huge amount of fun ... much better than your own kids!

[Blue Babe]

I intend to enjoy the baby. Now that I've got used to the idea I like it. I don't feel any older infact I've never felt my age. I think it's just the stigmatism of the word. When you are a kid you look at your Grandparents & think wow they are Old:msn-wink:. I remember thinking my Mum & Dad were Old when they hit 40, Now they are 70 & going to be Great Grandparents. I don't think the same today, cause I know it isn't so. You are as Old or as young as you feel. My mum say's she still feels 21, but her body has decided to get old.
At the end of the day, As it has been said, We'll be able to enjoy the baby & have fun with it & maybe even enjoy being the Great Grandparent when the time comes.:niceone::msn-wink:

[James Deuce]

{Nelson Munce} Hah, hah. {/Nelson Munce}

[Blue Babe]

I have found a solution to this matter. I have avoided having children. So far this strategy has worked particularly well in terms of keeping grandchildren at bay. I recommend it highly.
That's a real shame, as most kids aren't that bad. Not sure if this sounds right, but I have a feeling now today, I've achieved something with mine. I brought them into the world, watched them grow & mature:sweatdrop, make their mistakes & still making them & now one of them is going to be doing the same thing.
I must admit though at the time I had my son, my thoughts were, "What the F...... Have I done!!!" I have this wee tiny thing, I'm totally responsible for & who is reliant on me, for the next 18yrs. Sickness, broken bones etc etc, Scary stuff when you think like that & that tunnel was very dark for along time.

[nodrog]

shouldnt this be posted in the depression thread, instead of general bike ravings?

[Blue Babe]

shouldnt this be posted in the depression thread, instead of general bike ravings?
You are only jealous, cause you can't be a Grandfather yet:bleh:

[Blackbird]

you are what you are

having or not having children, grandchildren or poodle puppies does not define you

YOU define you

:mellow:

The MsTriumph post is the definitive post on just about everything,brilliantly (and succinctly) written:2thumbsup! Jennie and I were within a few months of 60 before our granddaughter came along but calendar age is completely irrelevant, it's your mental approach to life that's important, not that you need telling that! Cherish your grandchild to be and make the most of the cards that life deals you!

Sadly, our granddaughter is in Melbourne but the world isn't such a big place. Easier to get there than Dunedin!

[BIHB@0610]

My friend was a grandmother at 34 ......... :pinch:

[Edbear]

Our first, (and so far only, but we keep hinting...) grandson is now two and since he was born our lives have been so much richer! Seeing him with his mum and dad, (eldest daughter), is a feeling I cannot describe!

We're a bit older, but still young enough to thoroughly enjoy him and the rest of the family.

Our son is 32, now, and we were very young when he was born, but looking back, we are completely happy with where we are now.

It's more to do with how well you get on as a family, than how old you are. For every difference that could be better at a different age there is a plus that things are as they are.

You will be very happy as a Grandma!

[yungatart]

I was a young mum and became a grandmother before 40. While I can't say I was happy with the idea at the time, 12 years on, I have 5 of the little darlings and love them all.
The only drawback, as I see it, is that as I still have a teenager at home, I am a busy person. My grandkids have to fit in around my lifestyle, it is not a happening thing the other way around!
But they all think its pretty cool that their Nan and Granddad have motorbikes!!

[Laava]

Actually, congratulations! Now if you make sure and be a bad influence, you could be a great grandma before you are 60! Never give up the dream!:lol:
Jo and I can't wait till we have grandchildren so we can send them home amped up on fanta etc. Once again, congratulations! [I mean it!]

[Motu]

I'm off to look after my granddaughter for the weekend tonight.When I have to make the choice between going for a ride or babysitting.....I look forward to spending time with my granddaughter.

[ynot slow]

My parents were 21 & 20 when I was born,when I was married mum said no kids soon please I'm too young(42),my kids came whenmy parents were 48 &49,the inlaws were 10 yrs older,could see the difference the ages made.

My present better half had kids early,and has 3 grandchildren all boys lol,from 9 down to 11mths.She was a nana at 35 or so,neat little guys too,can give em back when finished with them,xmas is fun time too,especially the older 2 knowing what happens.

[Big Dave]

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[doc]

At the beginning of this week my son told me I'm going to be a Grandmother:gob: :crazy:. I feel too young to be a Grandmother & was hoping the kids would quite a while longer.:Oops:
Is there anyone out there who have become Grandparents before the age of 40 & if so How Old??

Ferk your worried, my grandaughter is expressing milk already. I'm too young to be a great grandparent.

[MyGSXF]

There's a saying that goes...

If I knew grandkids were going to be this much fun.. I would have had them first!!"


Enjoy!! :2thumbsup

[Edbear]

There's a saying that goes...

If I knew grandkids were going to be this much fun.. I would have had them first!!"
Enjoy!! :2thumbsup

Now why didn't I think of that...:laugh:

[KoroJ]

......................Oh, and enjoy your grandchild. They're a huge amount of fun ... much better than your own kids!

Your right......you can give them back.

My philosophy on being a Koro is that it's payback time. Spoil the kid then give it back to the parent to deal with.

[hellkat]

I told my daughter that I didn't want to be a grandmother till I was at least 50. Few more years to go yet, and luckily we've managed to avoid it so far.

As my mother insisted that Anita call her 'Grandmama' ... which we have stuck to (albeit with slightly ironic smirks) for the last 20 years ... I've advised Anita that I shall refuse to respond to anything other than Granny (like in the Beverly Hillbillies - shotgun/hobnail boots, or Granny Weatherwax from Discworld) :laugh:

She insists that she is going to get her kids to call me Nan ('cos she knows I hate that the most) ... at which point I plan to pretend to be deaf and buy myself one of those big ear-horn things and go "What? WHAT????" and only answer when they learn to call me Granny.

:cool: :lol:

[KiwiRat]

Two years ago I became a grandfather at 41, my partner was 39.

We had managed to "drill" into our daughter the importance of contraception (she's 24 now) but the boy at 17 1/2 snuck in under the radar.

Once we got our heads around the situation - they wanted to have the baby - we really couldn't do anything less than support them 110% and our lives have been the richer for it.

We have the privilege of seeing him every day as they are now living at home. Tonight when I went downstairs to feed the dogs, he came with me.(He loves the garage and he can't get enough of the bike as well) I grabbed a torch, turned it on and gave it to him once we were outside. You can't buy any drug that beats the emotional buzz that you get when you watch a small child experience something for the first time.

Like the first time he was sitting on my bike - up on the tank so he could get to the bars - and I fired her up. A sharp little draw of breath, and he looked up at me with a half grin that let me know that he was in on the "secret".

It's cool.

Real cool.

[turtleman]

I became a Grandfather at age 40 (just made it), my wife was 38. Was a bit if a shock to the system when I thought about, so I just stopped thinking about it and got on with things. Love the little guy to bits - he's so much fun, and he lives with us too (along with his Mum and Dad).

Know a girl who was a Grandmother at 28 (yes, do the math !!!) :gob:

[Blue Babe]

Actually, congratulations! Now if you make sure and be a bad influence, you could be a great grandma before you are 60! Never give up the dream!:lol:
Jo and I can't wait till we have grandchildren so we can send them home amped up on fanta etc. Once again, congratulations! [I mean it!]
Thanks Alastir, That means a lot. I've got used to the idea now & am looking forward to it. She's asked me to be there for the birth, which I'm stoked about. Her mum will be there too, but she said Terry needs supporting too :(:2thumbsup

[DMNTD]

I helped my parents to become grandparents at the ages of 35 and 37...and have repeated it another 4 times.
My eldest is 22 this year,my youngest will be 9...I'm 37

[Blue Babe]

We had managed to "drill" into our daughter the importance of contraception (she's 24 now) but the boy at 17 1/2 snuck in under the radar.
Once we got our heads around the situation - they wanted to have the baby - we really couldn't do anything less than support them 110% and our lives have been the richer for it.
I have done the same with both my son & daughter about Contraception, but just occassionally the pill or condom lets you down & this is the case for my son.
There was NO thought of abortion (Thank God!), but the kids are having a hard time from my ex & his wife. They want the kids to get rid of the baby cause they are too young. Thing is my ex's wife has just dropped a baby & they are 45yrs & 40yrs. How can they lecture when they are going to be Old farts when the kids grows up.

[James Deuce]

I helped my parents to become grandparents at the ages of 35 and 37...and have repeated it another 4 times.
My eldest is 22 this year,my youngest will be 9...I'm 37

Penis.

Trousers.

In.

Simple formula.

[DMNTD]

Penis.

Trousers.

In.

Simple formula.

True however...oh bollix,you're right :pinch:

[Her_C4]

At the beginning of this week my son told me I'm going to be a Grandmother:gob: :crazy:. I feel too young to be a Grandmother & was hoping the kids would quite a while longer.:Oops:
Is there anyone out there who have become Grandparents before the age of 40 & if so How Old??

Congratulations!!! :2thumbsup that is great news. A girlfriend of mine had her daugther at 14 and she followed suit at about the same age. My friend now has about 5 grandchildren and reckons they are the best fun ever..


There's a saying that goes...

If I knew grandkids were going to be this much fun.. I would have had them first!!"

Ha ha ha - Yep that is exactly what my friend says too!:banana:


Enjoy!! :2thumbsup

[James Deuce]

True however...oh bollix,you're right :pinch:
Lol!

I get the feeling I probably had a lucky escape myself.

It's all luck I reckon.

[KiwiRat]

There was NO thought of abortion (Thank God!), but the kids are having a hard time from my ex & his wife. They want the kids to get rid of the baby cause they are too young.

With an attitude like that is it any wonder he's your ex? I just don't understand how someone could try and pressure someone to "get rid of" an infant as if he/she was some sort of impediment to having a good life. Any decision like that can only be arrived at by the young parents, and by them alone.

What a knob. Missing out on being the cool grandad.

Loser. Loo-hoo-ser.

[Forest]

My parents are in their early sixties.

Neither my siblings nor I have produced any grand-children.

[doc]

My parents are in their early sixties.

Neither my siblings nor I have produced any grand-children.

Your just teasing us aye. :(

[RiderInBlack]

My parents are in their early sixties.

Neither my siblings nor I have produced any grand-children.My Parents are in their 70's. None of us boys have breed (49, 45 and 35), but lucky for Ma and Pa the girls have (51 and 48). The Youngest grandkid is 18+. My Parants also have two Step-Greatgrandkids. Me, I will be lucky now ta ever know the joy of being a Dad, let alone know the joy of being a Granddad. Such is life. Treasure ya kids and grandkids well.

[McJim]

I must have left it a bit late. I'm 37 and my sons are 4 and 2.

I keep trying to pass them on to the Granparents to look after but am meeting stern resistance.....

[Blue Babe]

I must have left it a bit late. I'm 37 and my sons are 4 and 2.

I keep trying to pass them on to the Granparents to look after but am meeting stern resistance.....
:banana: That's cause you are supposed to be where the Grandparents are & them Great Grand parents. Enjoy them cause they grow up real quick.

[CookMySock]

Go Granny ! :headbang:

DB

[Blue Babe]

6wks to go (or there abouts) They have already named the baby :wacko: & it has taken me ages just to remember it ;), but I'll not let on until he is born around Feb 5th 2009.

[Blossom]

My sis in law is due on the 8th feb which is our sons birthday. She had her first one on our daughters birthday..:lol:
My mum was a gran at 35 thanks to my sister, I was 5 when that happened.. was a bit harsh on mum as my sis was pretty young at 15.
That wee babe grew up to make my sister a gran at 41 so not that much more..:lol:
Congrats on the little ones immenent arrival.

[fire eyes]

Mum was a grandmother at 37.

She now has 11 grandkids at aged 50.

Shes looking forward to meeting her great grandchildren.

Mum looks younger as a grandmother than she did as a mother. (has nothing to do with her rebellious kids of course lol :shutup:)

[KoroJ]

Grantparenthood is another word for 'Payback time'!

You get get to feed the moko's up with junk to get them fizzing, then give 'em back to the parents to deal with.

A tip though....It works even better if you visit because then they (your kids) still have to clean up the mess and you get to go back and enjoy your tidy house.

Yep, yep, yep...grandkids are cool!

[MotoGirl]

My mum always said that she didn't want to be a grandparent before she was 40. She's now approaching 52 and there still aren't any on the horizon, and my sister and me are almost 31 and 28. We've both been married for around five years, we just don't want kids at this point in time.

My grandmother was 59 when I was born and she always said that she was too old to enjoy us and wishes she'd had my father younger. She was 30 when he had him back in 1952 and I believe that made her an old maid! I always wanted to give my parents kids before they were too old, but hey, life doesn't always go the way we want!

[Big Dave]

Mum looks younger as a grandmother than she did as a mother. (has nothing to do with her rebellious kids of course lol :shutup:)

My kids Great grandparents and Great-great Grandmother are still bouncing around.

[Number One]

Grantparenthood is another word for 'Payback time'!

Funny I don't think you REALLY get that joke until you have kids of your own but shit yeah PAYBACK :lol:

Good luck to your girl for the birth Grandma :shutup: :sunny:

You'll be one of those yummy grannies who can still bounce around and share the fun and energetic times with your wee one. ENJOY :Punk:

[Blue Babe]

My Grandson arrived on Sunday 8th Feb at 3.25pm weighing in at a decent 8lb 8 ounces & was 52cm long. :sweatdrop They have named him Marcus.
Mum & baby are home now & seem to be doing ok. My son has only left their sides to go to work & sleep in his own bed. I hope the doting stuff carries on & doesn't wear thin.:innocent:

[Nasty]

Congrats .. that is really great news .. always good to see another motorcyclist bought into the world!

[Laava]

Congrats Trish! And pass it on to Terry and partner as well!

[martybabe]

I've got 6 so far, number 7 due in March, I think claiming I'm still 29 is wearing a bit thin now.

Ain't they great. Congrats Blue Babe :hug:

[Okey Dokey]

I have found a solution to this matter. I have avoided having children. So far this strategy has worked particularly well in terms of keeping grandchildren at bay. I recommend it highly.

Me, too. In fact my 3 older brothers have not had kids, nor my only 3 cousins. My family is going extinct!

To each their own, however. People who have children, and people who don't, often pity each other. I hope you will enjoy grandmother-hood, bluebabe.

[The Pastor]

I helped my parents to become grandparents at the ages of 35 and 37...and have repeated it another 4 times.
My eldest is 22 this year,my youngest will be 9...I'm 37
you slut!

[slofox]

I quite like being a grampa - give you licence to be totally irresponsible...

[Blue Babe]

Thank you all.
Doug is already threatening that we send him back to mum full of sugar etc :gob:when he's old enough for solids.
Are us Grandparents supposed to feel diff? I don't but just wondering :shit:

[puddy]

I have found a solution to this matter. I have avoided having children. So far this strategy has worked particularly well in terms of keeping grandchildren at bay. I recommend it highly.
Nobody tell him that Busa Pete and Skidmark are his!:shutup:

[coffeejunkie]

Congrats on the grandbaby, I think it's an honor to be a grandparent no matter how old or young you are.
You should treasure all new life as your a short time living long time dead.
Now just think....you get to teach them all the "naughty"things other people won't, lol

[Owl]

Is there anyone out there who have become Grandparents before the age of 40 & if so How Old??

Not me:no:, but I know of a woman that was a 28 year old grandmother.

[KiwiRat]

I'm training my first born grandson in the dark arts.

[Blue Babe]

I'm training my first born grandson in the dark arts.
My dad trained me many years ago, hence the little black & white photo of me on the bike. :scooter:

[Blue Babe]

Not me:no:, but I know of a woman that was a 28 year old grandmother.
Hate to think how old the parents are of the 13yr old boy who has supposedly become a Daddy in the UK.:crybaby: That is just very sad indeed as the boy only looks 10 if that.:bash:

[Blossom]

Hey Congrats on becoming a nanna/grandma etc.. Our son shares your grandsons birthday, he turned 11 on the 8th. :clap: All the cool boys are born then I reckon.

[Blue Babe]

8mths on & my Grandson is now crawling & into everything. Absolutely gorgeous though:niceone:

[Laava]

I see what you mean! What is that on his chin? I see he has a rum and coke there tho to wash it down with, so all good!

[Edbear]

Being a Grandparent is the best thing in life! Our Grandson is 3,1/2 now and we love him to bits! :first:

Tragedy is they grow far too fast! I was looking at some video's I'd taken from the time he was born and it seems so long ago now! :(

[Beemer]

I have found a solution to this matter. I have avoided having children. So far this strategy has worked particularly well in terms of keeping grandchildren at bay. I recommend it highly.

I'm in total agreement with Hitcher, works for me!

My mother was a grandmother at 38 - she had just turned 17 when she married in 1947, had my sister 11 months later, my sister was almost 21 when she had her son in 1968, and then my other sister's daughter (born in 1971) had the first great-grandchild in 1994.

When my mother was the age I was when I married (for the first and hopefully only time), she had been married for 26 years and had four children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren! Shit I had a lucky break, finding a guy who wasn't interested in having kids either!

[martybabe]

We're all different I guess but for me, nothing, repeat, nothing is better than this!

[Edbear]

We're all different I guess but for me, nothing, repeat, nothing is better than this!

I have to agree...

[Stirts]

I am sticking to just being the "Aunty Mummy" and teaching them all the fun naughty stuff in life that their Mum just won't :devil2:

Like picking your nose
Motorcycling is cool
Painting stuff

[Edbear]

I am sticking to just being the "Aunty Mummy" and teaching them all the fun naughty stuff in life that their Mum just won't :devil2:

Like picking your nose
Motorcycling is cool
Painting stuff

LOL! That is really cute! Well apart from the picking nose bit.... She's gorgeous!

[Stirts]

LOL! That is really cute! Well apart from the picking nose bit.... She's gorgeous!

The first two shots are the same sweet gorgeous little girl and the last is her rat bag cheekie arse little sister. Two totally different little personalities, who mirror my older sister and I to a tee in that respect.

I love being an Aunty. :devil2:

[nana_mac]

I was 43 when my first grand child was born and what a joy it was. I treasured every moment I had with her as a wee one. She has made me so proud these days. her parents were very young. What a great job they did of raising her. Some of you will know her and that is Gurlracer on this site. her late dad was Zukin and boy oh boy she is a chip off the ole block. proud of you Lany.

[martybabe]

I was 43 when my first grand child was born and what a joy it was. I treasured every moment I had with her as a wee one. She has made me so proud these days. her parents were very young. What a great job they did of raising her. Some of you will know her and that is Gurlracer on this site. her late dad was Zukin and boy oh boy she is a chip off the ole block. proud of you Lany.

Yup somebody did a good job there all right, she's a wonderful young lady and a credit to all her Family, no wonder your proud. :yes:

BTW, I had a Nanny Mac, 4 foot eleven I think but one of the biggest people I ever knew and loved, bless her.

[slofox]

I am doing my best to get my local grandson off onto the wrong track...

[ManDownUnder]

I am doing my best to get my local grandson off onto the wrong track...

ha haaaa! Top man!

[Laava]

The first two shots are the same sweet gorgeous little girl and the last is her rat bag cheekie arse little sister. Two totally different little personalities, who mirror my older sister and I to a tee in that respect.

I love being an Aunty. :devil2:

And in that order? Tee hee!

[Gareth51]

The best thing about being a grand parent,is you can give them back at the end of the day...not that you always want to

[taff1954]

Our first grandie appeared when my wife was 42, and me 46 - our daughter - our youngest of 4 kids - was only 17 when she got pregnant with the little boy who is now the 8-year-old eldest of our 9 grandkids. Number 10 is due in about 3 weeks, and we wouldn't be without them for a minute, especially when we turn up at my sons' place in the cage and his 2 1/2-year-old yells out "Nana, poppa - where your mo'bike - go get your mo'bike"

Love 'em to bits, they help keep us young :2thumbsup

[Blue Babe]

I see what you mean! What is that on his chin? I see he has a rum and coke there tho to wash it down with, so all good!
He's been eating toast & marmite

[Blue Babe]

My Son will kill me for this one but I love it:first:
Doug teaching him the computer skills:rolleyes: Hopefully not the addicting games he plays though. Drives me nuts,

[RC1]

At the beginning of this week my son told me I'm going to be a Grandmother:gob: :crazy:. I feel too young to be a Grandmother & was hoping the kids would quite a while longer.:Oops:
Is there anyone out there who have become Grandparents before the age of 40 & if so How Old??

have a 4 month old grandson and im 38, here for a good time not a long time :headbang:

[nana_mac]

Here is my youngest grand child,he lives with me. 2 years ago I had a complete life changing experience, giving up full time long distance driving to look after him. I now have custody and I am loving it. I brought up 5 of my own children and didn't think I would be a full time Mum to a grand child but I am just loving it. He is such a dream to have round the house and keeps me young. He loves his motor bikes . On his bedroom wall he has 8 shelves of model bikes.Misses his Uncle Scotty (Zukin) greatly as he always gave him rides on his bike. I cant wait to get him a small bike to ride round my back yard. he has a great family round him and his Daddy will be home from over seas in a couple of years. he's like a little brother to Gurlracer.

[Blue Babe]

Any more Grand kiddies since last post?? :baby::baby: :baby:
I have 2 more on the way (Beginning of June & End of July), Wasn't too happy bout it at first but now I'm chuffed). One is a boy & we think other maybe a girl. :2thumbsup
My First Grandson had his 1st birthday party on Sat, but his birthday is today. Can' believe he's year old already. Just about walking now too.

[slofox]

No. 4 turned up on 3 January - a gread-daughter this time - the only one such.

[Grubber]

Two years ago I became a grandfather at 41, my partner was 39.

We had managed to "drill" into our daughter the importance of contraception (she's 24 now) but the boy at 17 1/2 snuck in under the radar.

Once we got our heads around the situation - they wanted to have the baby - we really couldn't do anything less than support them 110% and our lives have been the richer for it.

We have the privilege of seeing him every day as they are now living at home. Tonight when I went downstairs to feed the dogs, he came with me.(He loves the garage and he can't get enough of the bike as well) I grabbed a torch, turned it on and gave it to him once we were outside. You can't buy any drug that beats the emotional buzz that you get when you watch a small child experience something for the first time.

Like the first time he was sitting on my bike - up on the tank so he could get to the bars - and I fired her up. A sharp little draw of breath, and he looked up at me with a half grin that let me know that he was in on the "secret".

It's cool.

Real cool.

Right there with ya on this one. My daughter gave me a grandson when she was 19. The little guy is now 3 years old and he rides on, plays with and repairs every bike in my shed (cept the fast Trumpy). He rides on the dirt bike with me all over the farm and the neighbors property and his 12 year old Aunt on her dirt bike as well....must tell the neighbors about that one day!
Take the bull by the horns and become the favorite grandparent i say. Awesome fun and truly a life building moment.

[Love my Bonnie]

Im so jealous!!
I cant wait for my grandchildren.
I am so ready to be a grandma

My sons ,16 & 21, tell me im a nana already. Cheek!!