tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post8978783492094640645..comments2023-10-30T09:03:39.358-07:00Comments on Che and Fidel: the villageJodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754100790023579994noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-89508611086939862242012-05-04T23:12:13.566-07:002012-05-04T23:12:13.566-07:00How amazing are grandparents now that you're a...How amazing are grandparents now that you're a mama?! We were just about to move back to the country and then I found out we were having Joy...so we decided to stay put to be near my parents and all the little cousins. The love that's shared within our family is too good to let go of...there's plenty of time for a change later on... xNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08264928287385599548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-2633790320898067832012-05-04T22:48:56.114-07:002012-05-04T22:48:56.114-07:00Seriously stunning photos, Jodi :)Seriously stunning photos, Jodi :)look seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03085054284790032962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-78427084557841204542012-05-04T07:24:06.825-07:002012-05-04T07:24:06.825-07:00The grandparents are beutiful, but... When you spe...The grandparents are beutiful, but... When you spent so much time with them... My parents try to change my mind, the way of taking care of my son. Sometimes I want come back home...Smykolandiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102432392715128346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-92048525730749457682012-05-03T11:57:19.190-07:002012-05-03T11:57:19.190-07:00So many comments about grandparents. i guess for m...So many comments about grandparents. i guess for me living abroad, my parents are in Sweden, I live in London. I love that special connection they have with my kids, they see in my children some of me, some of them and some of their parents too, it's this 'Carlsson' line that is passed down. I miss this connection with them and us so much. Even though we don't see them very often my kids have so much affection for them. It's like they know they are loved by them, no questions asked. By mormor and morfar.<br>Lovely photos!!Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301663455737715247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-80285068133064473942012-05-03T05:42:05.332-07:002012-05-03T05:42:05.332-07:00I've only started to appreciate grandparents f...I've only started to appreciate grandparents for what they are now that I've got Fletch. We just got back from 3 weeks in Sydney where he got nothing but 100% love and adoration from them. It's a love like no one else gives. Something so special. We'll really miss them, not being in our daily lives while we live here in Hong Kong.... one of the downfalls of being away, living away from home....Tales of a Tai Taihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774961689281373749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-78088394246386770312012-05-02T18:36:12.531-07:002012-05-02T18:36:12.531-07:00I have such great memories of spending time with m...I have such great memories of spending time with my grandparents too ... especially sleepovers on the school holidays.<br>My kids love going to my Mum's house - they have the same little routine (saved especially for Nannie) collect eggs from the chickens, cook a chocolate cake, make pizzas, lots of craft and then my son always does Science experiments and puzzles with Pa. It's just their "thing" and oh so lovely to see!Lizeylouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10576986106653716208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-57279616146714375802012-05-02T17:45:34.076-07:002012-05-02T17:45:34.076-07:00As a woman about to become part of a team of grand...As a woman about to become part of a team of grandparents - and there is a team, and we're all close to where our little granddaughter will be - I agonise over whether we can be the kind of grandparents you're watching your parents being. I am a younger than your average grandparent (at 38) and on a career sprint and still have adult dependants at home. My partner works fulltime and we are talking about what the next stage of our life looks like and being available for grandchildren factors pretty heavily in that. From where I sit though, and I don't think there are grand expectations (excuse the pun) we're worried (all of the team) about what we can offer. We've still got financial worries and have not had the opportunity to get a jump on that because both sides of the family have had adult children linger longer and need more support than most - and for our side, that's ongoing for some years yet. I sound so negative and we're trying to roll with the punches, but the ideal you have is the grandparent dream. Right? Ours will be different. That's all.katiecrackernutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11731006032499344619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-42459733807799230742012-05-02T06:54:41.145-07:002012-05-02T06:54:41.145-07:00I love those pictures, with che inquisitively look...I love those pictures, with che inquisitively looking into the garden, just magical :)<br><br>Im not a parent yet but when I am I know there'll be lots of very important relationships our kids have beside mama and pa.Astrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254428936578289889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-53057400076729586662012-05-02T04:29:58.255-07:002012-05-02T04:29:58.255-07:00I have very fond memories of my maternal Grandfath...I have very fond memories of my maternal Grandfather. We were very close. I only had two grandparents growing up, as the other two had passed away. My Grandmother lived a two hour drive away, and we only saw her a few times a year. My parents weren't close to their families and I remember longing for more family growing up. As a result I guess, I have always wanted Cohen to have a close relationship with his family and grandparents, and I think he will with one Grandfather. But sadly not so much with his other Grandparents, who don't take the time to be involved in his life or offer support because they are too busy. I am learning though about the kind of Grandparent I hope to be some day. xxChristina Lowryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18370046598325657449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-7477498787449722322012-05-02T03:42:20.372-07:002012-05-02T03:42:20.372-07:00My parents seem quite excited about becoming grand...My parents seem quite excited about becoming grandparents this October. We're pretty close and i think they'll make wonderful grandparents when the time comes, i can't wait to see them in this new role. We live on the Coast & they live in the Hunter Valley so we won't see them as often as i'd like but i'm sure they'll make many drives down the freeway to spoil their first grandbaby!<br>My husband has no contact with his parents (they gave him up to his Grandmother when he was 3) so his Grandmother will be our bubbas grandparent on his side.freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13369765579615832316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-88171854831336269592012-05-02T02:21:29.064-07:002012-05-02T02:21:29.064-07:00What a lovely post. The relationship between my ch...What a lovely post. The relationship between my children and their grandparents means SO much to me, and brings me so much happiness. It also causes me to reflect on how wonderful my grandparents were (still are!) and what a huge and happy part of my childhood they were.Gillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-68807109048481672042012-05-01T20:45:39.634-07:002012-05-01T20:45:39.634-07:00What lovely images - and how wonderful for your ch...What lovely images - and how wonderful for your children to grow up with their grandparents nearby. I have many, many fond memories of time spent with my grandparents from both my mum and dad's sides. For one to be able to give one's children the opportunity to create a bond and relationship with their grandparents is really something special - especially in this day and age when we all seem to be flung around the world in various countries.Elsa Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13652787657325357638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-88190596240338763342012-05-01T20:09:54.082-07:002012-05-01T20:09:54.082-07:00I am so happy that the relationship you have is st...I am so happy that the relationship you have is strong with your parents. I am unfortunately trying to work through issues in my mother and I's past relationship and hoping it doesn't hinder upon the one she now has with my daughter. I truly hope to one day be able to get past the silly arguments so we can just all enjoy what is truly important-- the bond that is so important to a child. (Is it selfish of me though that I still yearn for the acceptance of my own mum?)<br><br>I'm in love with your family, your words, and your views of the world.<br><br>p.s. I really thought that snake was real for a good minute or too! ;) xxKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351347084059985465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-78489708944038981572012-05-01T19:57:35.348-07:002012-05-01T19:57:35.348-07:00Beautiful photos, and beautiful words. I underesti...Beautiful photos, and beautiful words. I underestimated how beautiful the grandparent relationship could be until I had my two girls. Now seeing the love that flows between my parents and my babies warms my heart, and I look forward to one long day away feeling what they feel too xxElisa {with grace and eve}http://www.blogger.com/profile/11416451148055700239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-88480636554873117262012-05-01T19:56:46.375-07:002012-05-01T19:56:46.375-07:00The snake! It's very life-like isn't it. I...The snake! It's very life-like isn't it. It's actually a toy used to scare the birds away from the tomatoes and passionfruit. <br><br>And to all of those who have expressed your stories of troubled, distant or critical grandparents. I truly believe that a village is more than our family. Neighbours, friends, local shopkeepers step in when others don't. I hope that for each of your children there is a sweet elder to take on the grandparent role. xjodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754100790023579994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-11293131992968174192012-05-01T19:50:02.350-07:002012-05-01T19:50:02.350-07:00My husband had a much closer relationship with his...My husband had a much closer relationship with his Grandparents than I did, which is something I have always envied. I am blessed now to have a relationship of my own with his Grandmother, who is a lot like how I envision myself at her age.<br><br>My son has 3 grandparents, my own parents and my husband's mother. All of them adore him and are wonderful about wanting to spend time with him. He adores them right back. I would hate to ever have to move him away from that.thismummaslifehttp://thismummaslife.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-45935047388887120532012-05-01T19:49:57.480-07:002012-05-01T19:49:57.480-07:00It is a wonderful thing this grandparenting bond t...It is a wonderful thing this grandparenting bond that you don't really think about until you have kids. Grandparents have this incredible patience with kids and will teach them things we may not have time to. My own grandfather (last living grandparent) is very ill and will not be around much longer. Makes you aware of how fleeting time and relationships really are.<br>Beautiful photos as always Jodi. Is that a snake??Taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123593037593548003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-14354681486818503992012-05-01T18:29:08.337-07:002012-05-01T18:29:08.337-07:00Beautiful Jodi as always. We have 2 young childre...Beautiful Jodi as always. We have 2 young children and all the grandparents live some distance away, sometimes it would be nice to have that extra support and contact. Is that a snake in the garden? The fish sounds delicious!Jane @ Shady Bakerhttp://shadybaker.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-38275088745472327572012-05-01T18:25:49.832-07:002012-05-01T18:25:49.832-07:00ooh I got goosebumps reading the last bit jodi! th...ooh I got goosebumps reading the last bit jodi! that's beautiful. I totally agree, the special bond between my children and their grandparents is something else. which makes it so hard that my parents live in queensland. hubby's parents live here in melb too, but we don't see them as often as we should (their choosing, not ours) which is why we see ourselves ending up in queensland, eventually. our kids just adore my parents and as much as I love our daily skype visits, it's just not the same. xTahneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859110942745952818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-25137524699254035032012-05-01T17:56:58.990-07:002012-05-01T17:56:58.990-07:00I wish my kids had grandparents in their lives. Bo...I wish my kids had grandparents in their lives. Both my husband and I lost our fathers, and our mothers live far away, so our little ones don't have the honor of grandparents in their lives... though we have some very close neighbors who might be happy to add to that role, I think!Lauren Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07358496490976869347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-4546466314290275202012-05-01T17:54:51.807-07:002012-05-01T17:54:51.807-07:0018 months ago we moved away from my hometown and m...18 months ago we moved away from my hometown and my parents. While I love living in Wellington and our life here, being away from the support and love of grandparents has been really hard. Especially since my daughter was born. It's definitely something I didn't anticipate having a such a big impact on my kids and on me. Glad you have family close though!Mandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081715319113448326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-54539671470005419732012-05-01T17:48:38.622-07:002012-05-01T17:48:38.622-07:00It's so important to have family close by. My...It's so important to have family close by. My parents are 2 hours away, so we don't get to see them as regularly as I'd like, but when we do the kids have an absolute ball & those memories will be cherished forever. There's no place on earth like Nan & Pops..mel @ loved handmadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11089482748571082995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-89557910447941937092012-05-01T17:46:59.335-07:002012-05-01T17:46:59.335-07:00Such delightful and well taken photographs. I have...Such delightful and well taken photographs. I have to say only yesterday I was at my parents (Grandpoppy and Grandma's) with my almost 11month old Maxwell, and as I watched him interact with them and just love his grandparents, I glowed with joy at having this beautiful opportunity for my son. And that they still live in the oues I grew up in; I made my memories in...well It's so "romantic" of an Idea that he shall make memories there too.<br><br>Where abouts are you down south? I travel down with my husband for his work, down the NSW south coast, and always used to go there on family holidays to my grandparents place, so the south coast always has me reminiscing.<br><br>bxx<br>from<br>bybandeb and ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17308686243638461059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-2033824578335626132012-05-01T17:03:00.799-07:002012-05-01T17:03:00.799-07:00I cannot imagine how special it must be when your ...I cannot imagine how special it must be when your children have children. It seems like a perfect cycle. I love how my parents provide different special things than my husbands parents for our children. Their homes and they each have unique things that Ronan gets excited about. With Poppy it is model trains and playing with tier dogs. With my Pa it is riding on the back of his bike, paddling on Wamberal Lagoon in the Kayak and pressing the remote garage door up and down ;) <br>I appreciate the support family provides and the unconditional love that flows from generation to generation.Katrina (capturing moments)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014343853385155171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422372995850609269.post-36028103663423150442012-05-01T16:51:17.707-07:002012-05-01T16:51:17.707-07:00I have to agree with a lot of the ladies here. I h...I have to agree with a lot of the ladies here. I had a WONDERFUL relationship with all four of my grandparents. My husband moved here from Holland when he was 5 and rarely saw his, and thus has no connection... we met young and he 'adopted' my grandparents as his own. I never knew how lucky i was having four loving grandfolk in my life! Naturally, I thought it would be the same for my kids; that my parents and my husband's parents would want to be deeply involved on a regular basis. I couldn't have been more wrong. My mother is busy helping my sister (single mum with two older kids) to help me with my three little ones. My dad is largely disinterested in small kids. My husband's folks actually moved away (we moved closer to them when I was pregnant with my first) and only come sporadically now and when they do they take over everything and show no respect to my husband and I by bringing dozens of presents and feeding them crap. The only silver lining to this grey cloud is that my kids adore their grandparents when they see them and that has to be enough for me. There's obviously a lot of hurt and resentment that I have to deal with! I suppose I was just really lucky with mine and I hope to give my grandkids the same gift of time and attention that mine afforded me.Lindahttp://lindaunpicked.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com