I Became..

[1ozzy]

..officially old today.

How does one go about grandparenting?

Answers on a postage stamp thanks.

[theshedman]

Congratulations 1ozzy, hope everyone is fine. Make the most of them being small as they don't stay like it for long.

[choux]

Congratulations ozzy and welcome to your grandchild :)
I hope mother and baby are well. You forgot to say whether girl or boy so that could be your starter for 10.

[Cloverjo]

Congrats, Ozzy.

All I can say is just be there for love and cuddles for the child, and a sympathetic ear for the parents.

And keep your mouth shut if you disagree with any aspect of their parenting.

It’s lovely being a grandparent.

[Cloverjo]

Oh yes, you can’t announce a new baby without telling us whether it’s a boy a girl and his/her weight. These are vital questions. Thank you :)

[1ozzy]

Ok Choux and Clover, a girl, 3090 grams.
6.81 pounds for you oldies.

I promise to stay quiet if I don't approve of their parenting, can't guarantee grandma will though.

Can't wait for the first pillow fight, kite flying and ball kicking, not mine obviously!

[choux]

lol. All sounds grand and delightful. You can look forward to your new and enriched life - then have a drink at the end of the day ;) x

[barry1010]

Congratulations. A very happy day indeed.

[1ozzy]

Thanks Sheddy and Baz.

[mallyh]

congratulations ozzy ,lots of fun days ahead xx:-)

[1ozzy]

Hope so Mally, many thanks.
Should she become a Ninja or a cruciverbalist?

[Old_Geezer]

Doesn't make you officially old; you can be a grandparent in your 30s. It makes you officially blessed.

[Samuraisan]

Congragulations ! How to be a good grandparent ? Make delicious food for them ( ours come to us as teenagers 'cos they love our food. Mum and dad's is fine and healthy, ours is decadent and special) Play with them at things their parents don't really have time for ( ours are adept at the Rubicube and Chess, amongst other things ) listen to them, give advice to them, ( not to their parents, unless asked for) and be enjoyable to be around. When they are tiny babies, you can't do much, just give mum and dad a break now and then, and your GD will slowly get to know you too. Most of all, enjoy !

[maggiebee]

Congratulations ozzy - being a grandparent is wonderful. Hope all the family are well. So much to look forward to - the apple of your eye! You will make memories together.

[pastafreak]

Congratulations both to you ozzy on becoming a grandparent, and to your daughter on becoming a mum.

[1ozzy]

Many thanks to all of you for your words of support.

There's a learning curve ahead of me that I'll cherish.

[ducksie]

Congratulations grandpa ozzy ;) I'm delighted with your news
welcome to your new little grand daugther xx