I'm about to became a Great Grandad

Grandpa with a grandson - This was taken at my 75th birthday party. My grandson was almost one year old at the time.
@barehugs (8973)
Canada
August 28, 2012 3:10pm CST
I just heard the news from my Grandson! He and my Grand-daughter-in-law are at the Hospital now. Perhaps at this very moment there is another member in our family. This is very exciting because his grandparents ( that's my wife and I)have been waiting impatiently for a Great Grandchild for several years. Grandchildren are always exciting, and great Grandchildren must be even more so. I can only remember one of my Great Grandmothers. She wore her dresses ankle length and as I remember, she looked like Queen Victoria.
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@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Sep 12
I think everyone in the family are happy to know there another one added to as family member. Many people look at the new member as angel so everyone should be happy. How much feeling a mother and a father felt when they both see their little baby coming out. I will experience this feeling soon when my wife will deliver our first baby this coming February 2013.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
4 Sep 12
I remember when our first child was born, almost 57 years ago.It felt very different to be a father, and it took a bit of getting used to. My wife was a Registered Nurse at the time, and knew how to care for a newborn so I had no worries along that line. We had 3 babys more before we realized what was causing it!
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Sep 12
It's very exciting moment I think when you are about to see your first born baby. Just now I am very excited. I love to take care all my niece and nephews. How much more my own kid.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
Congrats I have seen it from my grandfather's eyes too. The excitement and unexplained happiness the moment he saw his great-grandchildren. Newborn always bring joys at home
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
29 Aug 12
Congratulation! I share your joy in welcoming this greatest gift in life . What a great joy it must be to be upgraded to a great grandfather.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
29 Aug 12
It seems that the older we get the more family means to us! I pity those who were too busy, or too self centered to raise a family. They were happy then, but as they get older they will begin to see the folly of their ways. Family means so much to Grand Parents.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
29 Aug 12
Hi barehugs, Congratulations and I hope you live many more years so that your great-grandchild will be able to remember you. I wonder how people will dress by the time he/she is your age. What memories will they have of you? Blessings.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
29 Aug 12
Thanks for the well wishes! My first Great Grandchild was born last evening, weighing in at 8 lb,2 oz. Her name is Charlotte, and both she and her Mom are doing well! Temperature controlled clothing will make seasonal attire a thing of the past by the end of this century.No more heavy sweaters and long underwear for Great Grandparents!
@savypat (20216)
• United States
30 Aug 12
Hubby and I are GGrandparents 3 times now, the youngest born this year. I find that we are more removed then we were as Grandparents. But babies are alway nice. Enjoy
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
30 Aug 12
Congratulations on your multiple Great Grandchildren! We expect to remain in the loop as our Grandson (the new father) owns and works the farm next door. Two more sons have adjoining farms, and the forth son lives and works in Toronto but Loves farm life and is regularly here helping out. We expect to be conscripted as Baby-sitters, as the new mom is an elementary school teacher.Isn't life a Hoot?
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
28 Aug 12
Hey this is a great news and i wish the baby a great and a healthy life for the future. It is always great to welcome a new member to a family. they simply add so much of life to a family. What say?
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
28 Aug 12
Yes they do, and my oldest grandson is about to become a father at 30. Isn't that ridiculous? I was a father at 21. Times have changed! I have 5 grandchildren, and everyone a jewel of rare value. Will a Great Grandson be any different?
@riyauro (6421)
• India
28 Aug 12
oh wow congrats. U so lucky to be a great granddad. Gosh, hmm you nailed it i guess. all the best and congrats again. Have a wonderful day ahead.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
29 Aug 12
The facts are, that everyone has 4 each of, great grandads, and great Grandmothers, although very few of us can remember our Great Grandparents. I'm wondering if this will change now that people are living longer?
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
15 Oct 12
Hello barehugs. I am glad to know that you are going to be Great Granddad very soon. It is exciting to be Great Granddad and to be Great Grandchildren as well. Congratulations to you, my dear friend. Have a good time.
@daisy777 (214)
• South Africa
5 Sep 12
Wow, that's awesome. Congratulations :-)