[~*sierra*~]

Awe its my grandpa's birthday and i just called them to wish him a happy one and it just makes me miss that side of the family! my aunt, uncle and cousin were over for dinner....we always used to get invited to stuff like this when i was growing up (till i was 18) and i just have so many memories of spending time with them that it makes me wish i was there. i am thankful that we are all on speaking, friendly terms now but it's just not the same....i want to go visit them, but i just dont know how to even call and propose such a thing, maybe it will be easier when i have a LO to take and show off.

How are your relationships with your grandparents?

[A*LOT*OF*HOPE]

My grandma on my moms side is my bestfriend!!! I love her to pieces. My grandpa on that side passed away 12 years ago. I miss my grandma so much living so far away. It is really hard on both of us.

My grandparents on my dads side are a different story. I was never the smartest, most athletic, I wasn't the only boy, I wasn't the oldest, I wasn't the baby, I wasn't special in there eyes!!! My relationship with them has gotten better, but it wil neve be like my relationship with me other grandma.

[SandKmommy]

My nana (mom's mom) died May 27th of last year, and I miss her terribly. She drove me nuts but she was the easiest person I could talk to (we shared a room for years while she lived with us)
Mom's dad I havent' seen since I was 5. He's very very weird, only 1 of his 4 kids has anything to do with him. Over the top political (even wrote a letter to a presedent in the 60's or 70's and got a letter back from the FBI giving him a warning not to do it again, guess it was a nasty letter). He even wrote to the Abram's report once...that was funny. But ya we dont talk

Dad's dad I've only seen 3 or so times since I was 5 but we talk through email every once in a while (as well as dad's stepmom who was never called grandma cause she felt too young)
Dad's mom, grammie, we would talk in the summers when I went to visit but ever since my cousin was born (just before I turned 15) we have a strained relationship...(she kinda forgot she had another grandchild...

And I used to spend alot of time with my stepmom's parents in the summer but being 1300miles away we don't talk anymore.

[midnight_starr]

I was close with all of my grandparents growing up, they were all very involved in my life.. I have only one living grandparent left and she is 91.. I try to go visit her atleast every other week... We are very close and I love her to pieces.. She is so excited for this baby and I hope she is here long enough to be a part of the baby's life!!!

[LadyGamer]

I don't really talk to my dad's parents. We get a presents on our birthdays/holidays... sometimes. No real reason other than my dad wasn't too close so nor are we.

My grandma though, is another story. We have always been super close with my mom's mom. She would come visit every holiday and growing up, I'd visit her for a few weeks each summer and I'd make two or three calls a day! Now that I've grown up, I talk to her every Friday at 11am. I miss her so much since I only get to see her a few times a year. She was finally able to come visit me this past Christmas to see where I live in Toronto for the first time. It was super special to me.

[*vi]

before I answer this I just want to say I am so not thread-jacking.

I have/had a great relationship with all my grandparents. my nana is wonderful, she's so lively and loving, I always used to love going over to her house as a kid and can clearly remember many a time going over to her house and sleeping over. her husband (my grampa - my dad's (step)dad) was a wonderful grampa. he died 4 years ago and I still miss him.

on my mom's side, we've always been very close as a family. having said that, my Poppa died yesterday... and it just kills me. I knew it was coming. He had a heart attack late friday night, we went and spent the night in the hospital with him and he died at quarter to 11 on saturday morning. as sad as it is, it's better for him (he's been sick and going quickly downhill since my uncle (his youngest son) died a year and a half ago) but thankfully I went to visit him in the hospital on wednesday night, sat with him while he ate dinner and chatted with him for a while. and he was in great spirits considering where he was. I'm also thankful I got to show him my wedding dress (seeing as I had decided not to show hardly anyone IRL, so I thought it would be something special to share with him.) I spent early Saturday morning (1 - 4am roughly) just sitting with him, talking to him and holding his hand. the nurse said the last thing to go is the hearing so even if he wasn't alert, it would be good to talk to him.

as for my grandma on that side, we get along alright. she's my mom's second step mom, and she is a nice lady although can be sometimes trying. It made my heart ache to hear her today when she said to my aunt (upon leaving the family dinner tonight) "I've been a part of this family for 18 years now and I don't want to see that change. I want to stay a part of this family." like just because my Poppa died we would not include her anymore? I don't think she'll have to worry about that. I may not all the time like her but I still love her as my grandmother as she's been really the one I've known best.

anyways, I'm sorry again for thread-jacking. my Poppa was very special to me and I miss him already and this thread just came at the wrong time for me but it helps to get some of that out. so thank you.

[Frozendesire]

I have no relationship with my grandparents. They do not bother to call or send letters and I have no desire to do so either. If I were too I know they would think it was odd haha. They aren't horrible people, but they aren't the best either. There is alot of caddiness and hatred in my extended family.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my hubby's grandparents. His grandpa is so awesome and he's a really wonderful amazing man. He's helped us out financially ( very spontaneous, we didn't ask or anything ) and of course emotionally. He's a great guy for sure. He calls James often for computer help, it's SO cute. It's like SUPER easy silly stuff but he appreciates that he can call. His grandma is not very healthy but I remember when she was more with it and she has such a fantastic sense of humor! She is a wonderful lady too and I wish I could have gotten to know her better.

James' other set of grandparents are super dear to my heart and I really love them. They are very religious and concerned about everything. They mean well but they are pretty over baring... but we just love and appreciate them for who they are, considering they come from a very different time of life.

I'm extremely blessed to have a wonderful relationship with not only my in laws but also aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. They really accepted me with open arms and I really feel loved and wanted, also respected.

[~*sierra*~]

vi you are so not thread jacking *hugs* i'm so sorry to hear about your poppa, he sounds like he was a really wonderful man and i'm glad you were able to be with him and show him your dress. sending tons of t&p's your way sweetie *more hugs*

[LisanAndy]

I have no grandparents on my dad's side. My dad's dad died of a cerebral hemorrhage due to alcoholism a long time ago and my dad's mom passes away earlier this year but we've had no relationship with them since my dad left home at 18 and my dad's now 62.

My mom's mom I talk with every now and then but she's VERY weird and mean. She's had a really hard life and pushes everyone away from her. My grandma married 3 times and they've all passed away but I never met one of my grandfathers.

[Chelnae6]

All of my grandparents are deceased (they all died over 8 years ago). I'd say to just call them up and say "hey I'm goign to be in town XX weekend, what do you say about me coming to visit?" Visit them while you can man. Take it from me, visit them while you can. I miss my grandma's. If I could go back in time, I'd spend every single day with them.