I AM GRATEFUL FOR OUR GRANDSONS

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Many of us here on Active Rain are proud of our grandchildren.  It is such a delight to see them as they grow up.

The feature picture is our daughter Ashley proudly posing with her boys--our grandsons.  Max is a firefighter for Halloween and Teddy is a dalmatian.  Ashley and Tom celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary on November 4th.  As Ashley wrote on her Facebook page, what we wished and prayed for has come true.  As parents and grandparents that message was very touching.

Max was born during the pandemic but soon got acquainted with his cousins and made an number of friends in Ashley's mom's club.  He got plenty of attention and we read him many books.  Max can't sit still and loves to work with his dad and his grandfathers.  They just had a sprinkler system installed at their house and Max tried to help by digging.  He said to me, "Grandpop, scoop."  My sister commented that that was me when I was a little boy.

And then came Teddy!

Teddy looks up from tummy time and says, "Happy Halloween."

Teddy was born June 2022.  Ashley and Tom prepared Max for months.  Max had a baby doll with a toy bottle.  We read him books about a new baby coming.  So he was excited when "baby brother" come home from the hospital.  Max loves him and we love watching both of them together.

This is my first gratitude challenge entry into the Thanksgiving challenge hosted by Debe Maxwell, CRS .

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Comments (26)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Grant - gratitude-a-plenty and lots of smiles fill this post.   

Nov 09, 2022 04:41 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Grant... your pictures and "story" are priceless and precious! It's been clear to me for a long time how much you adore being a grandfather!

Nov 09, 2022 05:08 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Kathy - they are all coming down to Florida in February and ready to boat.

Hannah - yes, another gratitude post will be my two beautiful daughters and handsome son in law.

Beth - thank you.  They certainly are a pleasure to be around.

Laura - yes, that is so true.

Endre - and yes I love all the pictures.

Brian - thank you.  Max looks for me and Teddy will too.

Michael - yes we have all smiles here.

Nina - I always love family and grandchildren are wonderful.

Nov 09, 2022 05:30 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Awww, I love this post and the photos. It looks like the Dalmation was a little sleepy!

Nov 09, 2022 05:54 AM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Hi, Grant. I could use your consulting experience for my upcoming "grandma" life I am about to experience next March. I'm terrified! 🙃 LOL!!

Nov 09, 2022 08:20 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Grant,

I am so happy for you and your family.  Max is such a cutie pie holding his brother Teddy.  There is nothing better than children and grandchildren.  My sons were born in June, so I remember the "firsts," such as Halloween and the holidays.

This is such an exciting time for you.  I remember when you shared Max's birth with us and to see him growing up is such a treat. 

Nov 09, 2022 09:02 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Kat - yes he still is not fully aware with what is going on but he loves stimulation.

Aura - I am so happy for you.  No worries, the first time you meet you will be hooked.

Sheri - it is exciting and what is not to love.

Nov 09, 2022 10:14 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You have good reasons to be proud.

Enjoy every special moment with your family.

Nov 09, 2022 11:39 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Grant, grandkids are a special blessing, and you have been blessed twice!!!

Nov 09, 2022 11:56 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Grant, Max and Teddy are just adorable and can hear the "ooze" in your post over your Grands!   

Nov 09, 2022 12:08 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Roy - thank you.  It is a joy.

George - you certainly know that too with you beautiful granddaughter.

Joan - I can hear it.  I am a proud grandpa.

Nov 10, 2022 05:18 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

It's a different world being a Grandparent Grant, and from reading your posts, I know how much your grandsons mean to you...PRECIOUS!

Nov 10, 2022 06:41 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Larry and Sheila - yes that is for sure and glad they are close by.

Nov 11, 2022 04:30 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Grandsons are the best, we received photos last night of our first grandson Andy off to home coming. 

One Proud Grandfather for sure 

Nov 11, 2022 05:52 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Grant, your grands are so adorable, and glad you get time to spend quality time with them.

Nov 11, 2022 10:25 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Both you and George Souto wrote about the magic of being a grandparent, Grant. I can definitely relate to the excitement and happiness these wonderful little beings bring to every day life. Both of your grand boys are pure sweetness!

Nov 11, 2022 06:01 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Bill - watching all of those life events is certainly rewarding.

Joan - I am grateful that we can spend the time together.

Wanda - thank you so much.

 

Nov 12, 2022 04:23 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Grant.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Nov 12, 2022 05:05 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Grant and that was week one blog for the  contest for my grandkids.  Thanks for sharing with us.  Make it a great Sunday!

 

Nov 13, 2022 08:06 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I would never have known how proud you are to be a grandfather, Grant!! I love this story and those boys are simply precious. How wonderful that you were a part of preparing Max for Teddy's arrival. It's obvious that the preparation worked - just look at what a loving big brother he is. (That picture is priceless!)

I also love what Ashley posted on Facebook. By showing her gratitude, her blessings will continue. 

Thank you for such wonderful posts of gratitude in this month's challenge, Grant! This one made my heart smile!

Nov 29, 2022 08:48 PM