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Does anyone care for their grandchild/children on

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**Ann**

**Ann** Report 12 Apr 2010 23:14

I look after my grandson 2 days a week, a few days ago whilst sitting in the car at my local retail park feeding the person in question a banana, I noticed all the obvious "granparents" pushing prams etc.........there were lots!

It got me thinking just how many grandma/grandads are taking care of their grandchildren whilst their parents are at work.

Annx

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 12 Apr 2010 23:35

I don't, as I work full time, but before my daughter had baby No3, 4 weeks ago, their other nan looked after No2 at least once a week. (No 1 goes to school!)

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

DIZZI

DIZZI Report 13 Apr 2010 02:02

I HAVE FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS
UNPAID
NOW BOTH AT FULL TIME SCHOOL
IM REDUNDANT
ONLY WHEN IT SUITS THEM
I LOVE MY GRANDKIDS BUT ITS HARD WORK

Researching:
FINCH+LOCK+WEAVER+HALES+BROOKINGS+MANSFIELD+HOOK+TITCHENER and STEVEN & ISRAEL WEAVER c1735

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 13 Apr 2010 09:49

Not a bad idea Maggie......get a job! might be easier lol
Dizi i take my hat off to you....ten years!

It did make me wonder seeing all the oldies with pushchairs etc, just how many of us have taken on the roll of caring for our grandchildren on a weekly basis.

Then that got me thinking how many of us were approached to do the same and refused for whatever reasons.

Annx

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 13 Apr 2010 09:56

We have our ten year old grandson here for a few days .A couple of months ago I was looking after 15month GRT granddaughter for a week at their house, the baby sitter decided at the last minute she was having a weeks holiday but grandaughter who is a senior Vet nurse couldn.t just drop hats and take time off especially as she had some minor ops booked in. She is trained and qualified to do things like speying etc.

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

jgee

jgee Report 13 Apr 2010 10:04

Hello Ann..

I started 23 years ago...from when she was 2 weeks old then between 2 daughters theres was 6..lol took all 6 on holidays and weekends away without there parents.. son as 2 children 8 years and 7 months ..only had the older one for a night and a few hours and havnt had the 7 month old all due to ill health... but do i love to see them and wish i could have them..enjoy them while your health is good ....still got my 16 yeart old g/daughter with me ...

Joan x

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 13 Apr 2010 10:09

Hi Shirley,

My grandson will be 2 in August, so you have to have eyes in the back of your head! I think it is more mentally tiring at the moment as you are extra vigilant when they are not your own.

He bumped his head a few weeks ago and had a right bruiser, I was nearly sick with worry waiting for the parents to come home, but they are quite laid back and were more upset that I had my knickers in a twist about the whole thing!

My daughter teaches secondary school, so at least I have the holidays!

Annx

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 13 Apr 2010 10:28

Joan,

Sorry to hear your health is not too good at the moment, but by the sounds of it lots of lovely memories!

I do enjoy having him, he is so funny....and there is another one on the way in September......this time a girl!

Annx

jgee

jgee Report 13 Apr 2010 11:01

Ann ..spent hours by the sea building sand castles .also taught older children to swim in the sea .. i have some lovely memories wishing you all lots of happy times with yours ..i still sit and do things with the 8 year old..

Joan..x