Linda, I agree with all you have said. We recently met our 3 year old grandson for the first time when he and our daughter visited from Australia, as wonderful as it was to see them both oh my goodness THE NOISE! He never stopped from opening eyes till bedtime, everything from laughing, talking, tantrums, screaming, shouting. We had two girls, who are completely different but I had forgotten just how noisy children can be. I look forward to their next visit but I have my headphones handy!!!!! 🎉🎉
Hi Linda ,Total agree with everything you said, you do make my day with your humour, very amusing listening to you . Can’t wait for the next episode of your tails ❤
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
Hello Linda , it was interesting to listen to you chatting about this subject. You are very funny with your stories and phrasing ! Maybe without realising it ! You also seem very self aware & insightful and explore your behaviours/ thoughts. Not everyone is , these days ! As you said , as a society, we are losing the ability to communicate face to face , or keep our attention span concentrated without distraction ! I think 'the look' is a useful tool to have !!! I have been the polar opposite and had a smiley 'you can walk all over me ' kind of expression most of my life , which usually leads to strife / heartache!!! 😂 I think it is a useful topic to discuss , as life leads us all along different paths . As you rightly said at the begining of your video , ever individual comes to the table with different experiences. Even people with children and grandchildren will be in different situations e.g estrangled/ blended families etc. I am 66 and have had no children or grandchildren , because of how life panned out and the only thing I would say is, that some folks are not always aware of what other people have/haven't been lucky enough to experience and tend to 'presume' that you are 'in their club' and go on at length about children/grandchildren / produce photos etc etc. 😂 Which is fine because they are proud but without a measure of self restraint , it can be a bit overwhelming/ monotonous ! ! 😂 I guess we all should try and be mindful of other peoples situation and life experiences and not exclude anyone who may have led a different life for whatever reason . I think that you have a really grounded view from what you said and it made a really interesting listen and your sense of humour shines through. It will be interesting to read through everyone's comments too. Thank you for the video, you seem a down to earth , kind woman Janette x
@@woodkirk_37 That was a very glowing endorsement Janette. Thank you. It is a bit of a minefield to chat about. Everyone has their own story to tell - some joyful, others not so much and thank you for sharing some of your story with me xx
@@Rosa-so8ny Hello Rosa and thank you for the message! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and felt you could get involved. Hope to speak to you again! x
Oh Linda you are funny and yes I do agree with you on a lot of things. I'm known as nanny snacks! Always got bits and pieces for them.! Thank you for you insight into grand parenting ❤
Hello Linda I could listen to you all day you are so funny 😂 I loved doing the crafts with my Granddaughters and gong to the park but now my eldest granddaughter is going into her second year at high school and my middle granddaughter is starting high school in September and the youngest is 8 going on 20 😂❤ girls are easier to keep entertained we did also do baking cakes , now they entertain themselves with TikTok 😂 but they still like to play board games and UNO the card game ❤ I think your a lovely Nana and so witty and funny ❤ look forward to your next video Linda you really cheer me up 😊
@@LoraineRoberts-n8g That's so kind Loraine! I'm not so sure my grandchildren get my humour... I've one with me today who already looks like she's counting the minutes till she gets collected x
Hi Linda, I totally agree with everything you've said. I love them but struggle to play etc and expect them to behave. We lived an hour from ours when they were small but as we came to retirement it was suggested we move to be nearer them. We have moved but not near enough to be called on for school pick ups etc. Our eldest is 14 and very into his rugby, which is where grandad comes into his own, phew. It's nice to know we're not alone 😊
This was wonderful! I’m sure all grandparents can relate, if they’re honest😄I once complimented a friend on the adorable photo she posted on Facebook with her sitting with her grandchildren. She said “ thank you, but it was hell getting it” 😂
I loved listening to this and my reaction, in a nutshell, is 'ditto' to pretty well all you said, except that I did want children and had four within 6 years, which may seem like a lot but wasn't a problem. I was organised, had energy (lucky because I also had a full time job) and things ran pretty smoothly on the whole. Now, decades later, I can't believe how exhausting looking after children is! I look after my four year old grandson one day a week. He is very good, no trouble at all, but by the end of the session, I'm wiped out! 😆
@@jennyaspin8598 You sound like Wonder Woman, Jenny!! I suppose organisation is the key. I only had two and the first one was starting school when I had the second. Yep, looking after babies and toddlers is definitely for the young!! Loved reading your story x
Hi Linda I absolutely love listening to you and this whole grandparent thing I feel as if it's my story. The whole story even down to grandson with snack, youtube and exact same meal every visit, he doesn't speak much and I feel guilty cos I not encouraging conversations but he's not interested. I dint like playing games ie snakes and ladders making up stories etc and I wish we were friends. I'm not a stalker by the way 😂
@@karinsky9337 🤣 It's a funny old thing being a grandparent, isn't it? I've always felt like everyone does it better than me. Mind you, I think I felt the same about being a Mum, too!! Glad my story resonates with you x
I see exactly where you are coming from with your stories about being a grandparent ..we are very similar in our thinking ..you are not alone believe me. I share 13 grandchildren with current husband (as we call them 🤪) we or rather I did quite a lot of babysitting in the past ..very little these days due to my health constraints I am nans taxi more than anything these days lol. I truly love them all for different reasons and feel lucky to have soo many! They range from 2 to 24.. I only have 1 - 1 contact with my 15 year old granddaughter all the others are at different stages of their life. I’ve never felt put upon thankfully but felt I could be honest when asked to help out whether I wanted to take on the minding aspect of looking after them. I have friends who ‘live and die’ their grandchildren and dote on them looking after them 24-7 which I wouldn’t want to do even if I could. These days soo many parents both have to work and it’s expensive having organised childcare and some are lucky to call on grandparents but it is a real commitment taking this on and I applaud the ones who do. Everyone will have a different view on my comments which is fine but rest assured Linda we will continue to get pleasure helping these children through the journey of life we live in these days xx
@@jillchristopher4670 Hello Jill and thanks so much for sharing your experiences. I barely touched on the 'Nans Army' who are holding things together while parents return to work because of the cost of childcare etc etc etc! We all do our best at the end of the day whether willing or reluctantly x
Hi Linda , what a great video , We have 6 grandchildren ranging from 10 down to 2 years old .We look after both the 2 year old granddaughters on a Monday and pick up the older ones from school , we’ re both ready for bed when they have gone home 😂. I love them all so much and in between the other times we do the babysitting I wouldn’t have it any other way , Just like to say can we have more of these chatty videos you are a great story teller , Even though you don’t think so yourself you are very humerous and a great NANNA X
Hi Julie. You are the kind of Nana I aspire to be! I do all those things as well, but I don't think I would say that I wouldn't have it any other way! 🤭😂 Thanks for being a great Nana and thank you for the lovely comment x
@@vickyp6291 Hi Vicky and thank you for reminding me that some children are more challenging to deal with. I have a grandchild with SEN and know very well of some of the challenges that come with that situation. I was only applying my comments to the neuro typical grandchildren we have, of course. I hope your parents are able to enjoy him x
Hi Linda Snap I was nodding every word you said Are we awful 😂😂 I have to have a nap when mines gone Into monster at the moment we have to go hunting for them They don't seem amuse themselves Like my daughter had a pretend friend 😂😂😂😂
You are looking happy and animated as usual and your hair looks particularly good - very healthy. I only have one grandson and see him once or twice a week. He is a lovely chatty little boy, soon to be 3 yrs old. Very good company and fun to be with. I leave the running to his parents as I am no good at that sort of thing. I will stick with playing shops, and doing puzzles etc,
Hi lovely linda, Wow....what an amazing topic , you have hit the nail on the head , i echo everything you said , especially the imagination part , maybe as adults we have so much real life crap , we forget how to just be anymore....so lose the will...😅😅😅, it's so refreshing to know that so many of us feel the same , because sometimes i think i'm a bit odd not being mother Earth....😅😅, so you have reasured me that this is quite normal....whatever that is...🙄🙄, luv your sense of humour , please keep making these vlogs....take good care , and have a lovely week..xxx🥰🥰🥰
@@LindaTee70 I think deep down Granny’s prefer their daughters children,I’ve heard people say it ,I wouldn’t know about that my daughter left it too late to have any children ,I only have my sons boy,I love him to bits and I think he loves me ….well so he says 😆
Hi Linda, What can I say, there's nothing more to add as you've said it all... and after reading the other comments I am not alone agreeing with you. Grandparents today are not like our Grandparents... my only granddad died when I was eight at the age of ninety! My dad was Polish, so I never met his parents, and my grandma died when I was born... so grandchildren today are very lucky I think. Also, some have biological Grandparents and step Grandparents, so they are doubly lucky 😄 As I said in my last comment mine are now 20, 14, 13 so we're past the rough and tumble stage, running up and down with them and feeling exhausted waving them good bye. It's funny, going home in the car when the youngest two were little we always told a made up story... Steven the Spider! Trying to think of what this spider could do... from going on holiday, catching a plane, sailing a boat etc... nightmare! 😳 They never forgot, it becane a ritual everytime we got in the car! You're not a bad Nanna, just like I'm not a bad Grandma... we only think we are, why? I don't know. Because our grandchildren love us unconditionally and will miss us terribly when we go. That's why we must leave them happy memories for them to remember us by ❤
I enjoyed the video linda, i have two grandchildren who i adore, thats not to say i dont find them difficult at times. Sometimes its hard to keep quiet but we do our best dont we
Hi. I have 2 grandsons who live a couple of miles away & aged 11 & 15. Looked after them 3 days a week in holidays only fir 6 yrs including last year (youngest for a couple of years b4 he started school too), so that Mum could return to work. Always happy to see us & visit us. We often have meals out together with their parents & play raucous games with them all. Babysitting now is usually only for late nights or stopovers for overnight. They amuse themselves & we dont know we have them around! Also have 2 girls & 1 boy who live a 2hr drive away. Not too much babysitting with them. Lots of visits though. Usually babysit for whole w end as parents invited to wedding etc.18 & 9 are girls & 15 is boy. 18 yr old has just got A level result (3 x B & will be studying a BSc Hons in Psychology) - a good student & has passed her Driving test (now saving for own car!) Shes hubbys fave as he travelled for work (management) & had lunch at least once a week with her & her mum from when she was born. She says now that she will look after us! Youngest one i first met at daughters scan - pregnancy a bit topsy turvy so many scans. Only scan ive ever seen.💜💜💜 So pleased she was a girl! She has my eye - always done craft with her (& the other 4) & shes now into make up, jewellery, skin care but has a major Fear Of Missing Out & Fear Of Missing Mum (as shes worried mum might die due to choking - witnessed it happen in a car park 2 yrs ago & a passing nurse had to remove object to help my daughter breathe again). The girls brother gets on great with other 2 grandsons so never any issues. All kids do love to help them selves from our stock of canned drinks. They know where they are but it would be nice if they asked first - sometimes they do. Sometimes we just tell them to help themselves - saves us jumping up & down! All kids are good communicators even though got phones. All love to play gemes with us & parents & aunt/uncle. Never had nephews in & out as my sister & her 2 boys only visited once in a blue moon - always had to go to her. Ok when not too far away but now its half a days drive! Hubbys bro lives more than half a days drive & got 3 boys - seen them about 20 times since they were born 30+ yrs ago!! So some similar traits as you but sounds like we are lucky with grandkids. Brought up properly as we would say! We love them all dearly & fortunate to be able to support them a little bit financially too. Xx
@@lindakirk698 Wow Linda, your family sounds wonderful.... I expect you know how lucky you are! I'm so pleased the video has inspired so many great stories from all of you. Thank you so much x enjoy your weekend x
😊love your videos, to me you seem to be a good Nana. We have to remember as grandparents we are a lot older than with own children. Times have changed it seems to be children now want things instantly. When my children we’re young if they wanted anything like games, or toys they had to wait, save there pocket money, or wait until birthdays or Christmas. Remember always have a teenager around they know everything.😊
@@suehoward5457 I'll tell you what, though Sue, teenagers are good for technical support ( if they can connect with you for long enough)! Thank you for the comment x
Hi Linda Thanks for your update on your Roman haul and do respect what you chose I totally agree with you about being a granny . Beingventertained was watching teletubbies a bugs life etc. Their voices used to get on my nerves I had more rapport from the dog than young children. Anyway I have enjoyed your vlog. Enjoy your weekend and see you in the next one xx
Hi Linda. I think having worked as a TA for 27 years I have got used to being around children whinging. My own 3 grandsons have health and mental issues so it's a bit different for me but I love having them here. It's hard work and I don't know how my son & daughter in law cope at times, so we take the strain sometimes.I know what you mean about the face, my sons say I have it and they knew when to stop (and still do 🤣) I really enjoyed this video. Take care 🙂
@@NannyJeano aw Bless you, Jean, sounds like you've had one of those careers where you've made a real difference to kids and also your grandchildren x thanks for watching the video x
I'm a great-nana now and I've found a little more freedom to express how I really feel. It's been a tightrope for years as a nana and I have to agree with you. In fact I probably feel even more strongly that I'm not a particularly good grandparent. I never claimed to be a great parent either. I have never been very child orientated, and just went along with the herd when it came to having them. It was just sort of expected that, if you could, you would, after marriage. There was nothing soft and fluffy about bringing up children in the 60s either. Children were to be seen, not heard and 'bad' behaviour tolerated much less than now. And what constituted 'bad' was more up to the individual to decide then now in the 'nanny' state which dictates exactly what was expected of parents. I definitely would avoid having any if I were young today. I wouldn't be able to cope. Mine were OK kids and have never held my shortcomings as a parent against me. We get on just fine. When I think of how my one set of grandparents treated me, it was not coldly, but there was no real interaction between us either. And maybe that had something to do with the fact that they were just finished raising 11 children of their own. Funny thing. I do seem to appeal to young children and I think it's because I too pretty much ignore them. That's to say I don't fuss over them at all, and I do think it's that they don't get overstimulated in interactions with me. They still get hugs and treats and time and I aim to be kind and fair, and I do love them, but they aren't my own children and I don't want them to be. Grandparenting is a different role. I hate all the things you say that you do... play parks, listening to children stumbling through their set reading, and those inane giggles they get over nonsense. Linda I'm sure you are a great nana. You don't beat them, starve them, dislike them and if love wanes now and again through their less than best behaviour, then good. They need to know when they overstep the mark. It's a facet of teaching them about life. I love that photo of you with your doll! It's absolutely you!
@@missmerrily4830 Hi Miss Merrily! I enjoyed reading your really interesting comments and thoughts. Thank you. I was going to touch on my relationship with my grandparents and how that affects my view of "the job", but time got the better of me. That was a whole different situation to how it is today. Maybe I'll chat about it again sometime? Have a great weekend x
Hi linda i enyoyed your story of what you do looking after your grandchildren and what your children said about your personality you said that you didnt reallty think that what they said about you is how you see yourself although i dont know you i bet that you are a lovely grandmother to your grand children in everyway thankyou for telling us about your family it was good have a nice weekend take care x
Great video and very interesting. I do agree with you on a lot if things as I, like you, say it as it is. I do think you do yourself down a bit as you are very funny at times. Don't think you realise though. I am yet to have any grandchildren but I'm looking forward to those days. I'm sure though that one csn have too much of a good thing. I'm sure I'll always do it though, like you. Xx
@@karenporteous3626 Hi Karen and thanks ☺️ When the time comes and - if - you feel a bit how I've described from time to time, know it's ok. You're not on your own! 😉
That was hilarious !!! I'm so with you on tots club (whatever it was called ) once was enough. Too young to play nicely sharing not an option runny noses compulsive and mums too busy to notice their little darling (always more advanced in their eyes ) is a rotten bully 😂
Hi Linda …another amusing video from you, I can see why your children and Grandchildren think you’re funny…so do your subscribers!! My theory is nature intended us to have children in our 20’s/30’s roughly speaking when we have energy, patience and can run 😂. As Grandparents all these things are more tasking especially the running bit!! I’ve 6 Grandchildren ages from 13/22 so I don’t have little ones anymore so because we can reason with them life is a lot easier. The 13yr olds often stay over when their parents are going out but I don’t see this as babysitting anymore as they are not wandering around the landing at 2am crying saying they want their Mummy and your wondering what to do as Mummy has gone to Portugal for the weekend! As they get older Grand-parenting gets easier. I feel you are worrying unnecessarily about being a disappointment to them, they love you unconditionally and will remember forever all these events you organise..What a star 🌟! Xx
Hi Linda 😀I really enjoyed this video, interesting and very funny,and, no you’re not a bad nana from what you have said …..just normal! I am not a Nana, or a mum, but I do see my brother’s grandchildren from time to time( we live 150 miles away!),and they dote on their grandchildren, BUT moan continually that they are always exhausted , the thing is they are slaves to them( they babysit, sometimes for a couple of days, pick them up from school and nursery regularly go out for the day and on holiday with them… hardly surprising they’re knackered😂 People are shocked when I tell them I was a Paediatric nurse, (having no children, )however, I mainly specialised in Neonates( sick and premature babies), and I loved it! I was not good with the older children ( toddlers) I found them difficult to handle( eg they would always spit their medicine at me, squeal and writhe), I guess I just didn’t have a way with them like some nurses 🤷♀️I was always pleased when the mums were there🤭 I was definitely not a natural 😂 I think like motherhood, grandparenting maybe doesn’t come naturally to some( but doesn’t make them a bad mum or nana.) And grandparents are (obviously),all different . My 😅brother plays a lot with them, but his wife is much stricter, but still great grandparents. I found your video thought provoking too!
Really enjoyed that vlog...i have just read the comments, it seems we are all on the same page !!! I looked after my grandchildren all the time..outwardly i was enjoying every minute..but inwardly i was " when are you going home 😮😮" 😂😂❤❤
Hi Linda I have never felt as though I wanted to conmen before ,but I love your channel and I can totally relate to your video I have three grandchildren the youngest is two the middle one five and a grandson of Nine. I have them a lot and used to work in childcare at a nursery ,but as I’ve got older I just don’t think I have the patience .I think it’s a young persons thing .Thats why we have children in our twenty’s .😂
@@RebeccaWilkinson-y5z Hi Rebecca and thank you. I'm so glad you felt you wanted to comment on the video, it's been really interesting getting everyone's take on grandparenting! I've found my crew! Feel free to comment on future videos. Good to hear from you x
Hi Linda, totally agree with everything! I was married at 21 been together since we were 16! He wanted children, I was quite happy working, I knew if I had children I would have to finish work as both our parents were working so had no one to look after them! After 3 years of marriage decided to try but had a miscarriage, then I really wanted a baby! Had our first son he was so good! (33 now) but it was a case of occupying him every day! That didn’t come easy lol! I had second son (30 now) big surprise ! he wasn’t planned 😂X We didn’t think we would have grandchildren as my eldest has his own business in London and his wife has a wonderful career, my youngest has learning difficulties, so resigned to not having any!…our eldest and his wife had a baby 18 months ago but so bitter sweet as we live in Wales and they are In London don’t have the relationship most grandparents have😢😢x❤x
@@helen6477 Goodness, Helen. You've had a lot of surprises along the way! Building relationships with your grandchildren is usually about consistency and being able to spend time with them (even if reluctantly!!). However, my own parents lived near Taunton and we lived in Hertfordshire when my two were young. Visits were infrequent, but somehow they were my daughter's favourites!! Sometimes it just works I suppose x
@@LindaTee70 yes, do miss him but FaceTime is a wonderful thing! They are coming back to Wales end of this month for a weekend so looking forward to that! ❤️xx
Hi Linda I don’t think you’re a bad nana at all so don’t put yourself down . Let’s face it we are all different and life would be very dull if we were all the same. There will be a lot of lady’s out there that can relate to you I’m sure. You’re thoughtful when you buy gifts for them from what I’ve seen . I don’t have children but I do have 2 godchildren both in their mid forties , I used to say to both my friends as for baby sitting I’m at the bottom of the list lol. I think I’ve said to you before I helped my brother bring his daughter up after her mum went off to the other side of the world when she was 2-1/2. It made me laugh when you said what did you do in school today. As when my niece came home 1 day when she was around 12 my hubby said that to her while we were having dinner. She looked at us and said O god I knew you’d ask that so we said why what’s wrong ? Turns out she’s had her 1st sex education lesson which was far more in-depth than we when went to school plus she was far younger as well. She looks at us with a deadpan face and says sex sounds disgusting . Then says well you 2 don’t have sex you don’t sleep in the same bed ! To long to go into the whole conversation but it was so hard not to laugh. She’s 20 now and we still pull her leg over it. So word of warning be careful what you ask them when there older. To your question I like a chatty vlog . Xx
@@wendywebster-sv2li This past weekend we had a family BBQ and got onto birthdays and they ( our combined children ) were working out which month my daughter was conceived... They got it wrong and I told them , "Oh, no, cos I can remember me and dad......" I didn't get any further. Her face 😱!! TMI She's 44 😂
Hello Linda,,,I am a grandmother and a great grandmom. I always wanted children and Wi am blessed with 3 a son and 2 daughters..4 grandchildren and 4 great grandbabies..Linda I was a only child My mom spoiled me But when my mom said jump I said how high.I am a lovely affectionate mom however when I said high my children said how high. And yes I will be the same with my greatgrandchildren. Linda in my humble Opinion,, I can't standa brat at all..I am not the cookie baking grandmom The stores make fabulous cookies. Yes I color with them watch their T V shows with them. However not for hours on end..nooooo After an hour or 2 they play with their siblings. Linda not every grandmom can be Mary Poppins...You love them and in your own way your the best grandmom you can be...I loved spending time with my grandchildren they are all grown up now and have children of their own...Linda I didn't put up with the terrible twos. Like I said brats are not cute in any way.....😊
@@joancarucci8290 Hello Joan and thank you for the lovely comment and it's interesting to get your take on things. I get used to seeing the same peoples' names that 'talk to me' every week, some from near and others from other countries in the world and I'm getting to feel more and more like I know you all! The best thing is to finally find my tribe!! See you next week x
Hello Linda , yes it must have been difficult for you deciding what to include in the video and trying to be diplomatic with it ! Because there is always someone who will pick a fight and be rude about your views ! 😂 nice to listen to your chatty video Xx Janette
I don't have grandchildren. But my daughter is closer to my mam than me I don't know if that is because m y mam gave her her first bottle after she was born . Me and her dad don't see her now but she will phone my mam and that's how I get to know things she is doing .❤❤😊
@@susandixon1546 Hello Susan. I know that I don't know anything about your personal circumstances but I can't help but hope that you will reunite with your daughter one day. I'm glad that you know she's doing ok, that's the main thing. X x
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That was like listening to myself in every way!!
I always say nice to see them come...and nice to see them go!! 🤣
@@dollydaydream5839
I'll second that!! 😀
Linda, I agree with all you have said. We recently met our 3 year old grandson for the first time when he and our daughter visited from Australia, as wonderful as it was to see them both oh my goodness THE NOISE! He never stopped from opening eyes till bedtime, everything from laughing, talking, tantrums, screaming, shouting. We had two girls, who are completely different but I had forgotten just how noisy children can be. I look forward to their next visit but I have my headphones handy!!!!! 🎉🎉
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oh, bless you Gwen, I can just picture the scene!
Priceless x
Yes I wonder how I coped as a parent, I get worn out x I couldn’t makeup a story either if I could i would write a book . Not my talent 😘
Hi Linda ,Total agree with everything you said, you do make my day with your humour, very amusing listening to you . Can’t wait for the next episode of your tails ❤
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Hi Denise, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video x
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
Hello there. I think this comment is meant for someone else? x
Hello Linda , it was interesting to listen to you chatting about this subject. You are very funny with your stories and phrasing ! Maybe without realising it ! You also seem very self aware & insightful and explore your behaviours/ thoughts. Not everyone is , these days ! As you said , as a society, we are losing the ability to communicate face to face , or keep our attention span concentrated without distraction ! I think 'the look' is a useful tool to have !!! I have been the polar opposite and had a smiley 'you can walk all over me ' kind of expression most of my life , which usually leads to strife / heartache!!! 😂 I think it is a useful topic to discuss , as life leads us all along different paths . As you rightly said at the begining of your video , ever individual comes to the table with different experiences. Even people with children and grandchildren will be in different situations e.g estrangled/ blended families etc. I am 66 and have had no children or grandchildren , because of how life panned out and the only thing I would say is, that some folks are not always aware of what other people have/haven't been lucky enough to experience and tend to 'presume' that you are 'in their club' and go on at length about children/grandchildren / produce photos etc etc. 😂 Which is fine because they are proud but without a measure of self restraint , it can be a bit overwhelming/ monotonous ! ! 😂 I guess we all should try and be mindful of other peoples situation and life experiences and not exclude anyone who may have led a different life for whatever reason . I think that you have a really grounded view from what you said and it made a really interesting listen and your sense of humour shines through. It will be interesting to read through everyone's comments too. Thank you for the video, you seem a down to earth , kind woman
Janette x
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That was a very glowing endorsement Janette. Thank you.
It is a bit of a minefield to chat about. Everyone has their own story to tell - some joyful, others not so much and thank you for sharing some of your story with me xx
Good evening ❤I not a nan but I really looking forward to watching this ❤ many thanks indeed ❤
@@ngoodwin101 thanks Tash x
I must confess I’d rather have dogs 😂😂
Love this Sue!!
Mind you, I've spent so much time at the vets lately, both kids and pets have their drawbacks!! x
Hi Linda. First time commenting. Love this blog you are very relatable we are all different and you say it like it is don’t change🙋♀️🏴
@@Rosa-so8ny
Hello Rosa and thank you for the message! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and felt you could get involved. Hope to speak to you again! x
Oh Linda you are funny and yes I do agree with you on a lot of things. I'm known as nanny snacks! Always got bits and pieces for them.! Thank you for you insight into grand parenting ❤
@@shirleycasey6929
Ty Hank you Shirley. Have a great weekend x
Hello Linda I could listen to you all day you are so funny 😂 I loved doing the crafts with my Granddaughters and gong to the park but now my eldest granddaughter is going into her second year at high school and my middle granddaughter is starting high school in September and the youngest is 8 going on 20 😂❤ girls are easier to keep entertained we did also do baking cakes , now they entertain themselves with TikTok 😂 but they still like to play board games and UNO the card game ❤ I think your a lovely Nana and so witty and funny ❤ look forward to your next video Linda you really cheer me up 😊
@@LoraineRoberts-n8g
That's so kind Loraine!
I'm not so sure my grandchildren get my humour... I've one with me today who already looks like she's counting the minutes till she gets collected x
@@LindaTee70 😂 you are an absolute star ❤️xx
Hi Linda, I totally agree with everything you've said. I love them but struggle to play etc and expect them to behave. We lived an hour from ours when they were small but as we came to retirement it was suggested we move to be nearer them. We have moved but not near enough to be called on for school pick ups etc. Our eldest is 14 and very into his rugby, which is where grandad comes into his own, phew. It's nice to know we're not alone 😊
This was wonderful! I’m sure all grandparents can relate, if they’re honest😄I once complimented a friend on the adorable photo she posted on Facebook with her sitting with her grandchildren. She said “ thank you, but it was hell getting it” 😂
@@SueLackenby
Hi Sue and thank you for sharing this. It is good to know there are like-minded Nana's out there and of course, grandads! x
@@jeanphilpot350
😂 I'll bet it was Jean!! Thank you x
Hi Linda, thank you for this video. I can identify with everything you say and I thought it was only me who felt like that and I felt guilty. ❤
@@SueLackenby
You are definitely not alone. I'm glad I did this video, it's so interesting hearing all your stories! x
I loved listening to this and my reaction, in a nutshell, is 'ditto' to pretty well all you said, except that I did want children and had four within 6 years, which may seem like a lot but wasn't a problem. I was organised, had energy (lucky because I also had a full time job) and things ran pretty smoothly on the whole. Now, decades later, I can't believe how exhausting looking after children is! I look after my four year old grandson one day a week. He is very good, no trouble at all, but by the end of the session, I'm wiped out! 😆
@@jennyaspin8598
You sound like Wonder Woman, Jenny!! I suppose organisation is the key. I only had two and the first one was starting school when I had the second.
Yep, looking after babies and toddlers is definitely for the young!!
Loved reading your story x
Hi Linda I absolutely love listening to you and this whole grandparent thing I feel as if it's my story. The whole story even down to grandson with snack, youtube and exact same meal every visit, he doesn't speak much and I feel guilty cos I not encouraging conversations but he's not interested. I dint like playing games ie snakes and ladders making up stories etc and I wish we were friends. I'm not a stalker by the way 😂
@@karinsky9337
🤣 It's a funny old thing being a grandparent, isn't it? I've always felt like everyone does it better than me. Mind you, I think I felt the same about being a Mum, too!!
Glad my story resonates with you x
I see exactly where you are coming from with your stories about being a grandparent ..we are very similar in our thinking ..you are not alone believe me. I share 13 grandchildren with current husband (as we call them 🤪) we or rather I did quite a lot of babysitting in the past ..very little these days due to my health constraints I am nans taxi more than anything these days lol. I truly love them all for different reasons and feel lucky to have soo many! They range from 2 to 24.. I only have 1 - 1 contact with my 15 year old granddaughter all the others are at different stages of their life. I’ve never felt put upon thankfully but felt I could be honest when asked to help out whether I wanted to take on the minding aspect of looking after them. I have friends who ‘live and die’ their grandchildren and dote on them looking after them 24-7 which I wouldn’t want to do even if I could. These days soo many parents both have to work and it’s expensive having organised childcare and some are lucky to call on grandparents but it is a real commitment taking this on and I applaud the ones who do. Everyone will have a different view on my comments which is fine but rest assured Linda we will continue to get pleasure helping these children through the journey of life we live in these days xx
@@jillchristopher4670 Hello Jill and thanks so much for sharing your experiences.
I barely touched on the 'Nans Army' who are holding things together while parents return to work because of the cost of childcare etc etc etc! We all do our best at the end of the day whether willing or reluctantly x
Hi Linda , what a great video , We have 6 grandchildren ranging from 10 down to 2 years old .We look after both the 2 year old granddaughters on a Monday and pick up the older ones from school , we’ re both ready for bed when they have gone home 😂. I love them all so much and in between the other times we do the babysitting I wouldn’t have it any other way ,
Just like to say can we have more of these chatty videos you are a great story teller , Even though you don’t think so yourself you are very humerous and a great NANNA X
Hi Julie. You are the kind of Nana I aspire to be!
I do all those things as well, but I don't think I would say that I wouldn't have it any other way! 🤭😂
Thanks for being a great Nana and thank you for the lovely comment x
😂😂 my son is 10 and autistic and pretty much dances to his own tune, he definitely was a shock for my parents 😂😂
@@vickyp6291
Hi Vicky and thank you for reminding me that some children are more challenging to deal with.
I have a grandchild with SEN and know very well of some of the challenges that come with that situation. I was only applying my comments to the neuro typical grandchildren we have, of course. I hope your parents are able to enjoy him x
Hi Linda
Snap I was nodding every word you said
Are we awful 😂😂
I have to have a nap when mines gone
Into monster at the moment we have to go hunting for them
They don't seem amuse themselves
Like my daughter had a pretend friend 😂😂😂😂
@@emmajones5075
Hi Emma! I reach for the wine - then a nana nap!! x
You are looking happy and animated as usual and your hair looks particularly good - very healthy. I only have one grandson and see him once or twice a week. He is a lovely chatty little boy, soon to be 3 yrs old. Very good company and fun to be with. I leave the running to his parents as I am no good at that sort of thing. I will stick with playing shops, and doing puzzles etc,
@@JuliaBebington
Very wise, Julia. It sounds like he's the apple of your eye. Thank you for the compliment x
Hi lovely linda, Wow....what an amazing topic , you have hit the nail on the head , i echo everything you said , especially the imagination part , maybe as adults we have so much real life crap , we forget how to just be anymore....so lose the will...😅😅😅, it's so refreshing to know that so many of us feel the same , because sometimes i think i'm a bit odd not being mother Earth....😅😅, so you have reasured me that this is quite normal....whatever that is...🙄🙄, luv your sense of humour , please keep making these vlogs....take good care , and have a lovely week..xxx🥰🥰🥰
@@mandymoo3530
Hello Mandy and thank you for the lovely comment. I have to say I felt good knowing it wasn't just me, as well!!
See you soon x
You are lovely and healthy looking the fake tan is gradually working x your grandchildren will love you unconditionally 🥰
@@maggiemay4388
Hi there Maggie. I can only hope they do! Appreciate your comments x
@@LindaTee70 I think deep down Granny’s prefer their daughters children,I’ve heard people say it ,I wouldn’t know about that my daughter left it too late to have any children ,I only have my sons boy,I love him to bits and I think he loves me ….well so he says 😆
Hi Linda,
What can I say, there's nothing more to add as you've said it all... and after reading the other comments I am not alone agreeing with you. Grandparents today are not like our Grandparents... my only granddad died when I was eight at the age of ninety! My dad was Polish, so I never met his parents, and my grandma died when I was born... so grandchildren today are very lucky I think. Also, some have biological Grandparents and step Grandparents, so they are doubly lucky 😄 As I said in my last comment mine are now 20, 14, 13 so we're past the rough and tumble stage, running up and down with them and feeling exhausted waving them good bye. It's funny, going home in the car when the youngest two were little we always told a made up story... Steven the Spider! Trying to think of what this spider could do... from going on holiday, catching a plane, sailing a boat etc... nightmare! 😳 They never forgot, it becane a ritual everytime we got in the car! You're not a bad Nanna, just like I'm not a bad Grandma... we only think we are, why? I don't know. Because our grandchildren love us unconditionally and will miss us terribly when we go. That's why we must leave them happy memories for them to remember us by ❤
@@maryphillips864
Well said, Mary and thank you for the wonderful comment x
I enjoyed the video linda, i have two grandchildren who i adore, thats not to say i dont find them difficult at times. Sometimes its hard to keep quiet but we do our best dont we
@@MarleneGale
Hello Marlene! We do indeed! Thank you for watching and commenting x
Hi. I have 2 grandsons who live a couple of miles away & aged 11 & 15. Looked after them 3 days a week in holidays only fir 6 yrs including last year (youngest for a couple of years b4 he started school too), so that Mum could return to work. Always happy to see us & visit us. We often have meals out together with their parents & play raucous games with them all. Babysitting now is usually only for late nights or stopovers for overnight. They amuse themselves & we dont know we have them around!
Also have 2 girls & 1 boy who live a 2hr drive away. Not too much babysitting with them. Lots of visits though. Usually babysit for whole w end as parents invited to wedding etc.18 & 9 are girls & 15 is boy. 18 yr old has just got A level result (3 x B & will be studying a BSc Hons in Psychology) - a good student & has passed her Driving test (now saving for own car!) Shes hubbys fave as he travelled for work (management) & had lunch at least once a week with her & her mum from when she was born. She says now that she will look after us! Youngest one i first met at daughters scan - pregnancy a bit topsy turvy so many scans. Only scan ive ever seen.💜💜💜 So pleased she was a girl! She has my eye - always done craft with her (& the other 4) & shes now into make up, jewellery, skin care but has a major Fear Of Missing Out & Fear Of Missing Mum (as shes worried mum might die due to choking - witnessed it happen in a car park 2 yrs ago & a passing nurse had to remove object to help my daughter breathe again). The girls brother gets on great with other 2 grandsons so never any issues.
All kids do love to help them selves from our stock of canned drinks. They know where they are but it would be nice if they asked first - sometimes they do. Sometimes we just tell them to help themselves - saves us jumping up & down!
All kids are good communicators even though got phones. All love to play gemes with us & parents & aunt/uncle. Never had nephews in & out as my sister & her 2 boys only visited once in a blue moon - always had to go to her. Ok when not too far away but now its half a days drive! Hubbys bro lives more than half a days drive & got 3 boys - seen them about 20 times since they were born 30+ yrs ago!!
So some similar traits as you but sounds like we are lucky with grandkids. Brought up properly as we would say! We love them all dearly & fortunate to be able to support them a little bit financially too. Xx
@@lindakirk698
Wow Linda, your family sounds wonderful.... I expect you know how lucky you are! I'm so pleased the video has inspired so many great stories from all of you. Thank you so much x enjoy your weekend x
Ps..i forgot to say that i love my grandchildren very much...they are 19 and 21 now..and they still come round all the time 😊 ❤
@@JuliaClayden aw, perfect ❤️
😊love your videos, to me you seem to be a good Nana. We have to remember as grandparents we are a lot older than with own children. Times have changed it seems to be children now want things instantly. When my children we’re young if they wanted anything like games, or toys they had to wait, save there pocket money, or wait until birthdays or Christmas. Remember always have a teenager around they know everything.😊
@@suehoward5457
I'll tell you what, though Sue, teenagers are good for technical support ( if they can connect with you for long enough)! Thank you for the comment x
Hi Linda
Thanks for your update on your Roman haul and do respect what you chose
I totally agree with you about being a granny . Beingventertained was watching teletubbies a bugs life etc. Their voices used to get on my nerves
I had more rapport from the dog than young children.
Anyway I have enjoyed your vlog. Enjoy your weekend and see you in the next one xx
@@rhianevans7189
This made me lol, Rhian! See you soon x
I agree, I didn't have any children, but, my great nieces and nephews are very tiring to keep entertained.
@@JoLovell
Hello Jo and thanks for getting back to me with your take on the video x
Hi Linda. I think having worked as a TA for 27 years I have got used to being around children whinging. My own 3 grandsons have health and mental issues so it's a bit different for me but I love having them here. It's hard work and I don't know how my son & daughter in law cope at times, so we take the strain sometimes.I know what you mean about the face, my sons say I have it and they knew when to stop (and still do 🤣) I really enjoyed this video. Take care 🙂
@@NannyJeano aw Bless you, Jean, sounds like you've had one of those careers where you've made a real difference to kids and also your grandchildren x thanks for watching the video x
I'm a great-nana now and I've found a little more freedom to express how I really feel. It's been a tightrope for years as a nana and I have to agree with you. In fact I probably feel even more strongly that I'm not a particularly good grandparent. I never claimed to be a great parent either. I have never been very child orientated, and just went along with the herd when it came to having them. It was just sort of expected that, if you could, you would, after marriage. There was nothing soft and fluffy about bringing up children in the 60s either. Children were to be seen, not heard and 'bad' behaviour tolerated much less than now. And what constituted 'bad' was more up to the individual to decide then now in the 'nanny' state which dictates exactly what was expected of parents. I definitely would avoid having any if I were young today. I wouldn't be able to cope. Mine were OK kids and have never held my shortcomings as a parent against me. We get on just fine. When I think of how my one set of grandparents treated me, it was not coldly, but there was no real interaction between us either. And maybe that had something to do with the fact that they were just finished raising 11 children of their own. Funny thing. I do seem to appeal to young children and I think it's because I too pretty much ignore them. That's to say I don't fuss over them at all, and I do think it's that they don't get overstimulated in interactions with me. They still get hugs and treats and time and I aim to be kind and fair, and I do love them, but they aren't my own children and I don't want them to be. Grandparenting is a different role. I hate all the things you say that you do... play parks, listening to children stumbling through their set reading, and those inane giggles they get over nonsense. Linda I'm sure you are a great nana. You don't beat them, starve them, dislike them and if love wanes now and again through their less than best behaviour, then good. They need to know when they overstep the mark. It's a facet of teaching them about life. I love that photo of you with your doll! It's absolutely you!
@@missmerrily4830
Hi Miss Merrily!
I enjoyed reading your really interesting comments and thoughts. Thank you.
I was going to touch on my relationship with my grandparents and how that affects my view of "the job", but time got the better of me. That was a whole different situation to how it is today. Maybe I'll chat about it again sometime?
Have a great weekend x
Hi linda i enyoyed your story of what you do looking after your grandchildren and what your children said about your personality you said that you didnt reallty think that what they said about you is how you see yourself although i dont know you i bet that you are a lovely grandmother to your grand children in everyway thankyou for telling us about your family it was good have a nice weekend take care x
@@hilaryhaynes2421
Thank you Hilary x
You have a great weekend too x
Great video and very interesting. I do agree with you on a lot if things as I, like you, say it as it is. I do think you do yourself down a bit as you are very funny at times. Don't think you realise though. I am yet to have any grandchildren but I'm looking forward to those days. I'm sure though that one csn have too much of a good thing. I'm sure I'll always do it though, like you. Xx
@@karenporteous3626
Hi Karen and thanks ☺️
When the time comes and - if - you feel a bit how I've described from time to time, know it's ok. You're not on your own! 😉
That was hilarious !!! I'm so with you on tots club (whatever it was called ) once was enough. Too young to play nicely sharing not an option runny noses compulsive and mums too busy to notice their little darling (always more advanced in their eyes ) is a rotten bully 😂
@@Dusty56
😂 You've got it in one, Elaine!! See you next week x
You should like a good woman i miss my grandmother so much 💓
@@michellegiblin6812
It can be a special bond, Michelle.
Thank you x
Hi Linda …another amusing video from you, I can see why your children and Grandchildren think you’re funny…so do your subscribers!! My theory is nature intended us to have children in our 20’s/30’s roughly speaking when we have energy, patience and can run 😂. As Grandparents all these things are more tasking especially the running bit!! I’ve 6 Grandchildren ages from 13/22 so I don’t have little ones anymore so because we can reason with them life is a lot easier. The 13yr olds often stay over when their parents are going out but I don’t see this as babysitting anymore as they are not wandering around the landing at 2am crying saying they want their Mummy and your wondering what to do as Mummy has gone to Portugal for the weekend! As they get older Grand-parenting gets easier. I feel you are worrying unnecessarily about being a disappointment to them, they love you unconditionally and will remember forever all these events you organise..What a star 🌟! Xx
@@RitaLeigh-ld4yf
Hell Rita. Thank you for your insightful comment. On the money as always,!
I bet it's fun having you for a Nana x
Hi Linda 😀I really enjoyed this video, interesting and very funny,and, no you’re not a bad nana from what you have said …..just normal!
I am not a Nana, or a mum, but I do see my brother’s grandchildren from time to time( we live 150 miles away!),and they dote on their grandchildren, BUT moan continually that they are always exhausted , the thing is they are slaves to them( they babysit, sometimes for a couple of days, pick them up from school and nursery regularly go out for the day and on holiday with them… hardly surprising they’re knackered😂
People are shocked when I tell them I was a Paediatric nurse, (having no children, )however, I mainly specialised in Neonates( sick and premature babies), and I loved it! I was not good with the older children ( toddlers) I found them difficult to handle( eg they would always spit their medicine at me, squeal and writhe), I guess I just didn’t have a way with them like some nurses 🤷♀️I was always pleased when the mums were there🤭 I was definitely not a natural 😂
I think like motherhood, grandparenting maybe doesn’t come naturally to some( but doesn’t make them a bad mum or nana.)
And grandparents are (obviously),all different . My 😅brother plays a lot with them, but his wife is much stricter, but still great grandparents.
I found your video thought provoking too!
@@Susancb56
Hi Susan. I enjoyed reading your experiences and 150 miles away sounds good to me!! (only joking!). Thank you and see you soon x
Really enjoyed that vlog...i have just read the comments, it seems we are all on the same page !!! I looked after my grandchildren all the time..outwardly i was enjoying every minute..but inwardly i was " when are you going home 😮😮" 😂😂❤❤
@@JuliaClayden
OMG. I do so feel your pain Julia! X
Hi Linda I have never felt as though I wanted to conmen before ,but I love your channel and I can totally relate to your video I have three grandchildren the youngest is two the middle one five and a grandson of Nine. I have them a lot and used to work in childcare at a nursery ,but as I’ve got older I just don’t think I have the patience .I think it’s a young persons thing .Thats why we have children in our twenty’s .😂
@@RebeccaWilkinson-y5z
Hi Rebecca and thank you. I'm so glad you felt you wanted to comment on the video, it's been really interesting getting everyone's take on grandparenting! I've found my crew!
Feel free to comment on future videos. Good to hear from you x
Hi Linda you are definitely not on your own 😂 I m definitely catering and crafting and definitely not running!
@@JudithWright5
😂😂
Very good to know, Judith!! x
Linda ur hysterical ❤
@@joanclarke6783
Really!?
Thanks Joan x
Hi Linda, totally agree with everything! I was married at 21 been together since we were 16! He wanted children, I was quite happy working, I knew if I had children I would have to finish work as both our parents were working so had no one to look after them! After 3 years of marriage decided to try but had a miscarriage, then I really wanted a baby! Had our first son he was so good! (33 now) but it was a case of occupying him every day! That didn’t come easy lol! I had second son (30 now) big surprise ! he wasn’t planned 😂X We didn’t think we would have grandchildren as my eldest has his own business in London and his wife has a wonderful career, my youngest has learning difficulties, so resigned to not having any!…our eldest and his wife had a baby 18 months ago but so bitter sweet as we live in Wales and they are In London don’t have the relationship most grandparents have😢😢x❤x
@@helen6477
Goodness, Helen. You've had a lot of surprises along the way!
Building relationships with your grandchildren is usually about consistency and being able to spend time with them (even if reluctantly!!). However, my own parents lived near Taunton and we lived in Hertfordshire when my two were young. Visits were infrequent, but somehow they were my daughter's favourites!! Sometimes it just works I suppose x
@@LindaTee70 yes, do miss him but FaceTime is a wonderful thing! They are coming back to Wales end of this month for a weekend so looking forward to that! ❤️xx
Hi Linda
I don’t think you’re a bad nana at all so don’t put yourself down . Let’s face it we are all different and life would be very dull if we were all the same. There will be a lot of lady’s out there that can relate to you I’m sure. You’re thoughtful when you buy gifts for them from what I’ve seen . I don’t have children but I do have 2 godchildren both in their mid forties , I used to say to both my friends as for baby sitting I’m at the bottom of the list lol. I think I’ve said to you before I helped my brother bring his daughter up after her mum went off to the other side of the world when she was 2-1/2. It made me laugh when you said what did you do in school today. As when my niece came home 1 day when she was around 12 my hubby said that to her while we were having dinner. She looked at us and said O god I knew you’d ask that so we said why what’s wrong ? Turns out she’s had her 1st sex education lesson which was far more in-depth than we when went to school plus she was far younger as well. She looks at us with a deadpan face and says sex sounds disgusting . Then says well you 2 don’t have sex you don’t sleep in the same bed ! To long to go into the whole conversation but it was so hard not to laugh. She’s 20 now and we still pull her leg over it. So word of warning be careful what you ask them when there older. To your question I like a chatty vlog . Xx
@@wendywebster-sv2li
This past weekend we had a family BBQ and got onto birthdays and they ( our combined children ) were working out which month my daughter was conceived... They got it wrong and I told them , "Oh, no, cos I can remember me and dad......" I didn't get any further. Her face 😱!! TMI
She's 44 😂
Hello Linda,,,I am a grandmother and a great grandmom. I always wanted children and Wi am blessed with 3 a son and 2 daughters..4 grandchildren and 4 great grandbabies..Linda I was a only child My mom spoiled me But when my mom said jump I said how high.I am a lovely affectionate mom however when I said high my children said how high. And yes I will be the same with my greatgrandchildren. Linda in my humble Opinion,, I can't standa brat at all..I am not the cookie baking grandmom The stores make fabulous cookies. Yes I color with them watch their T V shows with them. However not for hours on end..nooooo After an hour or 2 they play with their siblings. Linda not every grandmom can be Mary Poppins...You love them and in your own way your the best grandmom you can be...I loved spending time with my grandchildren they are all grown up now and have children of their own...Linda I didn't put up with the terrible twos. Like I said brats are not cute in any way.....😊
@@joancarucci8290
Hello Joan and thank you for the lovely comment and it's interesting to get your take on things.
I get used to seeing the same peoples' names that 'talk to me' every week, some from near and others from other countries in the world and I'm getting to feel more and more like I know you all! The best thing is to finally find my tribe!! See you next week x
Hello Linda , yes it must have been difficult for you deciding what to include in the video and trying to be diplomatic with it ! Because there is always someone who will pick a fight and be rude about your views ! 😂 nice to listen to your chatty video Xx Janette
Thanks Janette. You're right there! x
❤xx
I don't have grandchildren. But my daughter is closer to my mam than me I don't know if that is because m y mam gave her her first bottle after she was born . Me and her dad don't see her now but she will phone my mam and that's how I get to know things she is doing .❤❤😊
@@susandixon1546
Hello Susan. I know that I don't know anything about your personal circumstances but I can't help but hope that you will reunite with your daughter one day. I'm glad that you know she's doing ok, that's the main thing. X x
You sound like a lovely nanna to me ❤.
@@MaryWalden-bh1ju
Ah, thanks Mary. I suppose I have one thing that gives me the edge....
A RUclips channel!! x