Each year, we celebrate Grandparent's Day on the first Sunday after Labor Day. For those fortunate to have grandparents in their lives, this holiday is the perfect time to acknowledge this loving relationship.
Growing up, I was fortunate to have two incredible female role models, my grandmothers. Grandma, my paternal grandmother, and I shared a special bond—our birthday! We always counted down the days for our May birthday bash starting on New Year's Day. And Nana, my maternal grandmother, lived with us for ten years after my grandfather died. I hurried home after school each day to share the latest buzz with her, many times with a few friends in tow. She eagerly waited for us in her golden tweed recliner and listened to our drama-filled lives without judgment. Her advice was always spot on, and her sense of humor was unmatched.
When I revisit my childhood, the special relationship I shared with my grandparents always tops the list. And now that I'm a new grandmother, I cherish those memories even more as I begin to create new traditions with my young grandson.
Here are some awesome reasons to celebrate grandparents this Grandparent's Day!
1. Grandparents symbolize the essence of family
Being part of a family unit—knowing you have people who will love and care for you no matter what—is one of life's greatest gifts. For those who have grandparents included in this mix, that gift is even more precious.
Grandparents provide strong roots that keep us connected and united—a solid foundation that will benefit grandkids for years to come.
Grandparents offer a solid foundation from which families grow and thrive. We may think of warm chocolate chip cookies greeting us after a long road trip to visit them, or a porch swing that squeaked loudly every time grandpa rocked us while reading our favorite fairy tale. We have city grands who help us navigate the subway to visit an interesting museum, or our spunky Nana, who allows us to eat ice cream in the living room so we can be close by as she takes care of corporate business on her laptop.
Though today's grandparents remain in the workforce longer, they continue to symbolize the true essence of family by providing strong roots that keep us connected and united—a solid foundation that will benefit grandkids for years to come.
2. Grandparents connect us to our family history and sense of self
When my siblings and I vacationed at my grandparent's home on Cape Cod, we looked forward tagging along with...
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