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To clap my hands and skip about in a elephantine manner?

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 15/06/2017 23:11

I'm going to be a grandfather! Woo hoo! They haven't tuppence to rub together, so there'll be 3 generations under one roof. Still, DD is doing well after the throwing stopped, he's working all the hours God sends, and with luck I shall see New Person into their teens, as opposed to my DF who got less than 7 years of DGF hood. Wish us luck.

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2017SoFarSoGood · 29/08/2017 16:24

Disgrace you may be the best representation of your chromosome. I am in tears (and a huge smile) on the bus, and my fellow commuters must think I've gone mad.

What happiness that beautiful new human has in store. How lucky to have you for his grandad.

You must do magic tricks with a pack of tiny cards. 😍

Notreallyarsed · 29/08/2017 16:01

Congratulations he's a wee smasher Smile

Later, there will be sandcastles to build, raspberry blowing contests, and pointing at stuff with sticks found in hedges. Can't wait

This made me tear up, he's a lucky wee boy! (I had a grandad who did this stuff and it was ace!)

SeamstressfromTreacleMineRoad · 29/08/2017 15:59

Congratulations to all of you..! So nice to read such a happy (and unanimous!) AIBU Smile
Have lots of fun together...!!

KeiraTwiceKnightley · 29/08/2017 15:56

Congratulations. What a handsome chap. And what a lovely thread.

RubyGoat · 29/08/2017 15:51

He's lovely, & you sound lovely too. Congratulations!

SapphireSeptember · 29/08/2017 15:43

Aww, how lovely! Congratulations! Flowers He's adorable!

hatsoncats · 29/08/2017 15:43

Your grandson is gorgeous - & you sound so lovely!
Many, many congratulations to you and your family.

UnmentionedElephantDildo · 29/08/2017 15:42

Congratulations!

Do we get a vid of the elephantine dancing?

derxa · 29/08/2017 15:38

How lovely! congratulations Flowers You have restored my faith in MN (almost) Grin

ShowPineapple · 29/08/2017 15:31

This is the happiest thread I've read I ages. It's really made me smile - thank you OP. What a gorgeous grandson you have.

Pannalash · 29/08/2017 15:20

Congratulations how lovely.

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 29/08/2017 15:13

Those of you who suggested my job is to spoil him: his dad told me that on his 11th his DGM gave him a bacon sandwich buttered with Nutella for breakfast. I have tried this, and OH MY GOD.
Obviously this is something for the future. Meanwhile, here's the young gentleman experimenting with his eyelids.

To clap my hands and skip about in a elephantine manner?
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hellokitsy · 28/08/2017 00:03

What a lovely thread!! A very lucky little baby indeed to be born into so much love.

LilaBard · 27/08/2017 23:46

Congratulations! The way you describe him is so joyful, brought such a smile to my face. You sound like you will be a wonderful Grandad!

LilaBard · 27/08/2017 23:46

Congratulations! The way you describe him is so joyful, brought such a smile to my face. You sound like you will be a wonderful Grandad!

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 27/08/2017 23:42

He has tiny silky little feet, and he goes meep. DD did very well, her waters broke early this morning, went in at 1630 and he was here by half five. I had a lovely cuddle during which I may have licked his nose.

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Beadieeye · 27/08/2017 22:21

How lovely, congratulations to you all Flowers

nothruroad · 27/08/2017 22:07

Congratulations! I never had a grandfather and sadly my DC don't either. I think it must be a very special relationship. Enjoy every minute!

Pollypudding · 27/08/2017 21:49

Congratulations on your wonderful news. Wish I lived closer to my DS and DIL who will be having a baby later this year. Enjoy every minute! Flowers

Feelingprettycrapaboutthings · 27/08/2017 21:49

Congratulations! May he bring you much joy. Also, utterly fantastic title.

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 27/08/2017 21:47

Congratulations Bear

chips4teaplease · 27/08/2017 21:42

Many congratulations! There's a lot more clapping and skipping about to come. Flowers

Actually, I'm in tears here at the joy of it. My dgd is nearly six years old. It's a wonderful, wonderful experience to be a grandparent and you are so lucky to have them with you.

RWBY · 27/08/2017 21:38

Congratulations! I wish I'd had a grandfather like you Grin

MammaTJ · 27/08/2017 21:38

Congratulations!!

I am a grandmother, but my DD is married to a man who has a family with the ability to buy a house for them to rent from.

I do not get to look after my DGC in the way that you will. I do get almost daily factimes and a day a week with DD and DGD though, so cannot complain too much.

Being a grandparent is the best thing ever!! You get to love them and spoil them and play with them, and they love you back but you do not have the total responsibility for them weighing you down!

SeashellHoarder · 27/08/2017 21:33

Congratulations!