What is a Grandma?
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My granny is a cuddly and kind granny and is good at telling stories.
Oscar aged 6


I think Grandma's are sweet & kind.
They like to go places.
Love animals, especially dogs.
They really like to sew and knit.
Talk on the telephone and tell silly jokes.
Although I don't see my Grandma too often,
I think about her very much.

Lula aged 7

A grandmother is a woman who has no children of her own, so she loves the boys and girls of other people.
Grandmothers have nothing to do. They only have to be there.
If they take you for a walk they go slowly past beautiful leaves and caterpillars.
They never say ‘Come along quickly’ or ‘Hurry up for goodness sake’.
They are usually fat, but not too fat to tie up my shoes laces.
They wear spectacles and sometimes take out their teeth.
They can answer any question, for instance why dogs hate cats and why God is not married.
When they read they never leave anything out.
They do not mind if it’s always the same story.
Everyone should have a grandmother especially those who do not have a television.
Grandmothers are the only grown ups who have time.

Found in a Welsh church written by a boy aged 8.

Grandma's like to hug & kiss, which is OK by me!
They have a terrible sense of direction, and so often get lost.
They like to push on the swings, which is OK by me.
Grandma's love to dance and look silly.
Go for walks with their grandkids & dogs.
Tell lots of stories, some that are true.
I love my Grandma and wish I could see her more.

Kristian aged 9

A Grandma is someone who will always be there for you no matter what.
Someone who you can rely on when it counts most.

Adam aged 18

A Grandma will always be there for you, whenever you need her, like a Guardian Angel – at least my Grandma is!
A Grandma always has time and likes to go to church – at least my Grandma does!
A Grandma always remembers special moments with her grandchildren – at least my Grandma does!
My Grandma does not like TV that much - she prefers books.
My Grandma has a dog, which she loves very much.
My Grandma likes to spend time in her garden and in her kitchen; she likes cooking even if she is not that good at it!
Grandmas are good looking – or at least my Grandma is!

Maria aged 19.

Grandmas are there to teach you to splash in puddles when your mummy says you are not allowed to.
Grandmas are there to buy you lots of yummie ice-cream when you have not even had your dinner!
Grandmas are there to embarrass you in front of all your friends just because she thinks its funny and she knows she can!
Grandmas are there to take you to the pub and buy you a ginger beer after a long walk!!
Basically grandma is there to do all the fun things!!!!

Emma aged 21

What do you think a Grandma is like?
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