I remember one time my grandson kept bringing the bible to me and he would say grandma read and I would say not right now and he would continue to ask me to read and I would continue to say not right now; but then on another day he said grandma read and I finally said let me open up this bible and read to him for God put a strike on my back; I had really had to stop and think out of all the books in the house he would only pick up the bible; It was then that I knew he wanted to learn how to read and still to this day he will ask me to read something to him.
- LaTrenda Ross (Hoboken, NJ)
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As the only child of his parents, and my only grandchild, my 7-year-old grandson Brady is used to being told frequently that he's cute, handsome, adorable, smart, and more, by me and his parents. Recently, he was a bit befuddled when his mother saw another darling little boy and commented, " That's a cute little boy!" Brady knit his little brows together and asked, " But whooooooo's cuter?" His mother answered, " You are," and with a little nod and a satisfied smile on his face, Brady told her " That's right!"
- Nancy Doublin (Hoboken, NJ)
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One night when putting my grandsons to bed, Daniel who is 6 asked me, " Mema, why you not have any boys?" I said, " I have two boys. Your daddy and Uncle Matt are my boys." He said, " No Mema. Why you not have any BOYS?" I said, " What do you mean?" " BOYS!" he again said. " Oh, little boys like you?" I was starting to get it. " YES" he proclaimed. His brother, David who is 5 said, " She has us Daniel, she doesn't need any other boys." He looked at David, frustrated and said " When we go home, she has no boys!" With a serious expression he said, " Mema, go find the guy and buy some boys so you have boys here when we go home. Then you won't be lonely." Out of the mouths of babes!
- Karen Howe (Carrollton, TX)
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I Wuv You Berry Much

I spontaneously said a prayer of thanksgiving the other morning as I dropped Katelyn off at Mothers Morning Out. In my case Grandmothers Morning Out. And I drove away to enjoy three hours in my quiet house. I love having such a big part in my two-year-old granddaughter's life. She is such a blessing to me. But that little blessing is also a handful.
Lately Katelyn can tell when Nana is about at the end of her rope. As we drove along the other day, I glanced back and saw ten wiggling little toes. And I'd just put shoes back on those little feet. About that time Katelyn said, " Nana?" . " Yes, Katelyn?" , I replied. " I wuv you berry much." . I looked back at her and smiled. " I love you very much, too, Katelyn." And I felt my heart swell. Nana's hearts are just like that.

- Karen Howe (Carrollton, TX)
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My grandchild Brayden Chase Miller was born one day before my birthday. The best birthday present ever. He loves the outdoors, puppies, birds & flowers. He brings us constant joy with his contagious belly laugh & smiling face. For a 17 month old he is loaded with personality. His mom & dad Kelly & Gregory Miller get credit for bringing this wonderful boy into our lives. We have lots of fun together. I love being his Nana. Submitted by grandparents, Sandra & Sol Miller
- sandra miller (suffern, ny)
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