I would like to be a surrogate Grandma!

[JanvanLee]

My 7 year old grandson lives six hours away from me, so I only see him every couple of months and I really miss him. I would love to find a family near me who need a surrogate grandma as I love kids.
I live in West Somerset.
Does that sound unreasonable? I work in care, so I have an advanced crb certificate.

I so so wish we were nearer. We’re West Yorkshire though.

What a lovely thought xx

My boys just lost their granny if you fancy a move to Scotland.

We had a lovely next door neighbour who was like this for our DCs when we lived in a flat - she missed her grandsons, we had no family nearby and it was so lovely to have her around! There's not lots I miss about living with 3dcs in a 2 bed flat, but we do miss her how we are a long way away.
However, it could be a bit trickier if the relationship doesn't evolve naturally.
Have you looked into local playgroups? They always want volunteers and this could be a way to build some relationships. Homestart is also a lovely charity that would pair you with someone in need of some support.

This is so lovely I do hope you find a wonderful extra family ; we alas live too far as about 2 hours from you but I looked into this idea once before as love the joy of a wider ‘family’.
When I was growing up an older neighbour and I became so close and her lovely grandchildren lived further away- it was so special for both of us. I used to walk her dog for her every day then chat to her and loved how her face lit up when it was me and she always told me never to knock and just come in ! The postman had the same instructions as brought the post right to her armchair!
She told me once that she was my spare grandmother (I already had two wonderful ones) and we had such a special relationship and I saw her all the time.

I still miss her and she was so forthright in her opinions and let me know strongly when didn’t think my first boyfriend was right for me. I always remember a day I found her resting in the garden and how she said to me ‘I was just thinking about you and wondering whether you’d get married and what your life will bring’. She died just before my wedding but I have now worn a watch she gave me every day for the last 29 years and it means so much to me.

Passing her house I always think so fondly of her and feel so grateful to have had her influence in my life. Her children and grandchildren were lovely to me when she died and it still makes me tearful to think of losing her . She was such a huge example to me , kind, no nonsense and very brave and patient facing daily pain.

Thank you for all your thoughts and lovely stories. I'm so happy to know some of you found some really special relationships. I will follow up on a few of the ideas people have given me and hope for the best!

Update us it would be great to know how you get on ☺

My best friend would snap you up, if only you lived closer xx