There’s Nothing More Special Than a Meet You in the Driveway Kind of Love
“Helloooooo, punkinheads!” my father-in-law bellowed as he opened the back door of our Honda CR-V. Like always, he fumbled with…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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This Grandpa’s Special Fitness Mission Is the Tear-Jerker of the Holiday Season
As I may have mentioned before, ahem, despite a global pandemic and a world that requires a ninja warrior-esque agility…
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I’ve Sat on the Shoulders of a Giant Named Grandpa
There are those who have served with such bravery and such valor that they have changed the course of the…
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The Memories We Make With Grandparents Are Priceless
Now that I’m a grandmother, I spend a lot of time thinking about my own grandparents. That’s not to say…
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Our Parents Met Their First Grandbaby Through a Hospital Window, and it Was the Sweetest Thing Ever
I bought my firstborn into this world on June 17, 2020, in a labor and delivery ward with closed waiting…
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The Thing About Grandpas is You Never Want Them To Leave
Grandpas are like Google. They have all the answers. Or at least, they think they do. And if they don't…
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Dear Grandpa, To Us You Are Priceless
My father-in-law jokes that his name is “Where’s Grandma?” When my kids hear the familiar shutting of the car door…
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The Last Time He Held You in His Arms
“Ga-bop-pa!” That’s what my 1-year-old repeated until I acknowledged what he was trying to say. I had no idea what…
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To My Father-In-Law in Heaven, You Would Be So Proud of the Man Your Son Became
To my father-in-law: I’ll never get to meet you. Physically, that is. Maybe one day in Heaven, but here on…
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My Husband is Just Like His Dad—And I Couldn’t Be More Grateful
You can be choosey with a spouse and select whomever you want to share your life with; you cannot, however,…
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