Hello. Dorothy, who is a long-distance grandmother, responded that it's important to talk weekly. Oh - I do agree! I hope to set up kind of a routine each weekend that Jake and Ellie look forward to, but not so strict with the time that it is a burdern. Flexibility's important, right? Has anyone found a favorite time or day that works or doesn't work so well? I know a co-worker who's kids had breakfast with her mom almost every morning. Her mom recently died and she treasures this memory!
One other piece of advice from Dorothy was to remember that Jim and I are different than the other grandparents. That's a wonderful thought. All four of us have unique things to offer these children in our very own way. Aren't they blessed to have so many people who love them! Thanks, Dorothy!
I have a friend, Diane, who has grandkids on the east and west cost - she's in the midwest. When I asked her how she stays close to her grandkids, she said "Don't let too long go by without seeing them." She and her husband make sure it's not more than 3 months between visits with either them coming here or vice versa. Expensive. I guess that's what we'll be saving for - frequent jaunts to Charlotte. But so worth it!
- Anne
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