They've Always Been There
They Say 'Yes' to Sugar
You can always count on grandparents to say "yes" to sugar, followed by their favorite line, "Just a little bit won't hurt anyone." See also: late bedtimes, trips to the toy aisle and not picking up toys.
They're the Best Babysitters
For many, grandparents were their first babysitters, and they were always the best babysitters. Instead of texting away the hours and grudgingly cooking a box of mac and cheese, grandparent babysitters are there for the fun, including making cookies.
They Have a Million Stories
How else do you find out about your rebellious mom and dad? Grandparents and their stories. They've been around a lot of years, and they've got a story for everything.
They Know the Traditions
As time passes, family traditions shift and change. Grandparents are the ones you ask about certain traditions, whether they kept or turned their backs on them. Either way, grandparents store cultural memories that bring us closer to our past.
We Inherited Their Great Style
Before there were influencers on Instagram, there were influencers in the family whose fabulous style you inherited. Props to Grandma for always knowing how and when to accessorize. Props to Pops for being able to pull off jaunty hats. Now you know how to do those things, too.
They Do Neat Stuff
Grandparents who think age is just a number do the neatest stuff. Maybe yours do, too. For the grandmothers and grandfathers who still have a sense of adventure, a sense of possibility and are open to pushing themselves hard, this day celebrates you.
