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Originally Posted by mrs.wes straker
What's it like being a Grandpa? I can't imagine it because my children are so small, but I hear it's even more special.
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It is such an endorphin rush! Multiple experiences simultaneously:
1) Every problem, every ache and pain, every stress completely disappears when you are holding your grandchild! He is a little pain killer he is! Yes he is, isn't he? Grandpa's wittle anesthetic huh? koochi-koochie....oh sorry.
2) Transitional: I went to sit down next to my daughter when she was in the hospital one day (she was there 3 days), and she told me "Dad, get off of there, I want
him there!" pointing to her hubby. In other words, I was now the third priority man in her life, behind baby and hubby. THAT took a little getting used to, but it is the natural course of events and that is the way it should be. My daughter has her own little family now.
3) Realignment: for example, the topic came up in a family discussion that he would be of age to perhaps enjoy Halloween when the time comes (7 months old). So I said I will dress him up like a bat, his second cousin said a clown, and a huge debate arose over what the poor child would be for Halloween.
Then I noticed his dad (my son-in-law) looking at all of us helplessly. I hushed everyone and said "but ultimately it is Dane's MOM and DAD who will decide!".
Don't get me started or I will never get to sleep!
