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tavernier

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16. I was fortunate enough to stay with my grandson while daughter worked.

Reply to BoomaofBandM (Original post)

Fri Jun 4, 2021, 12:35 PM

Jun 2021

It pays dividends. Now he is in college, and treats me like a second mom... we go for ice cream when he’s back from school, have heart to heart talks, and he always gives me double hugs before leaving. And texts me sometimes just to tell me a joke or say hi. It’s a great investment. ❤️

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A positive today - my grandson and I move on from 4th grade. [View all] BoomaofBandM Jun 2021 OP

What a gift you have given him. You have shaped his life forever! CurtEastPoint Jun 2021 #1

Your grandson is very lucky to have you. We can learn so much from them if we take the time to Arkansas Granny Jun 2021 #2

Wonderful post iamateacher Jun 2021 #3

My granddaughter did virtual kindergarten all year. Cracklin Charlie Jun 2021 #4

A beautiful post nuxvomica Jun 2021 #5

Happy graduation day! Scrivener7 Jun 2021 #6

Your grandson is the luckiest kid! I bet he looks back on this as his best school year ever. catrose Jun 2021 #7

Honored that you shared this with us. blm Jun 2021 #8

You are one very lucky Booma and I am so glad you are with us. lark Jun 2021 #9

Love this Joinfortmill Jun 2021 #10

this is really something special bigtree Jun 2021 #11

I love this post. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Jun 2021 #12

You beauty. mahina Jun 2021 #13

You area wonderful grandpa! mgardener Jun 2021 #14

What a great story. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2021 #15

I was fortunate enough to stay with my grandson while daughter worked. tavernier Jun 2021 #16

Congratulations Jethro whistler162 Jun 2021 #17

What a wonderful relationship you are both so lucky to have 💖 MLAA Jun 2021 #18

You're both very lucky Wild blueberry Jun 2021 #19