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a special late christmas present

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teafortwo · 18/01/2009 21:03

A tricky one...

My Grandfather died this month. Before he passed away he had given dd some christmas money - thirty pounds. I haven't spent it yet.

I really can't think - I want to buy dd something special with this money that hopefully she can really treasure and we can use to tell her about him... but what????

She is 2.... any ideas???

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Othersideofthechannel · 18/01/2009 21:11

Hi teafortwo, sorry to hear about your grandfather.
I would go for something that lasts forever like a jewellery or a picture, even if she won't appreciate it now.
What kind of things did your grandfather like?

nicolamumof3 · 18/01/2009 21:13

i agree some nice jewellery, or a frame that you can put a picture of the both of them in together

samsonara · 18/01/2009 21:23

How about a photostory book about her grandfather, you can upload photos online and have them made into a book, I think most photo places offer this, you could have pictures in every decade to the ones with your daughter, eg photobox do them, but check out other sites too to see which is best
here, You could also make a scrap book with examples of his writing, maybe old official letters addressed to him, bus pass etc, anything you think would give her an idea of how her grandfather lived, photos of his home anything you think might be suitable, it will all be facinating for her.

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teafortwo · 18/01/2009 21:24

Thanks - he was an old man and had been having lots of ups and downs - it wasn't a surprise but still sad to loose someone we all love.

In terms of the present....

Well my Mum is like our very own morningpaper - a mahooosive fan of scrapbooking so she is going to put a pic of them together and the speech about his life read at the funeral in dds life scrap book - I asked her to do it because there is a strong chance dd won't remember him without it. I don't remember my Great Grandparents.

I had an idea - He was a big big fan of Norwich City and in his rebellious years had a simple flying bird tattooed on his forearm. - What about some sort of simple bird charm on a bracelet or necklace? I can top it up with some of my money it doesn't have to be exactly £30.

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samsonara · 18/01/2009 21:28

Appologies teafor two, I am sorry it was your grandfather, the bird charm bracelet idea sounds lovely and there are some about at the moment so hopefully you will something perfect.

samsonara · 18/01/2009 21:31

link, this maybe worth checking out

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teafortwo · 18/01/2009 21:32
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teafortwo · 18/01/2009 23:01

oh no - I can't find anything at all nice!!!! Oh well.... keeps thinking....

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teafortwo · 19/01/2009 21:24

still wondering what to get.... it feels like nothing will be right...

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squeaver · 19/01/2009 21:29

Sorry to hear that T42

I know you've got her scrapbook but how about putting a picture of him in a nice frame and keeping it in her bedroom?

We have pic of my Grandad in our living room and my dd loves to hear stories about him even though he died long before she was born.

Hope you and your Mum are ok.

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teafortwo · 19/01/2009 22:18

Hiya Squeaver!!!!!!!!! x x x x x x x x x x x

It is a nice idea - my Mum did that when her Mum died and found it very comforting but for me - I find a picture of someone who is no longer with us being put up a little difficult to do.

I prefer having daft funny ones around the place - our mantlepiece has a picture of me and my TA on a class dress up day, my dh asleep with a dog by his side, my sister laughing her head off inside a real tortoise shell and my Mum and Aunt camping in their hippy youthfulness - This isn't making much sense but I suppose when I come through to the living room in my pjs and uncombed hair I like to be reminded of the good times to help me get mentally and physically ready for the day rather than who isn't here anymore.

Perhaps a little selfish - as it is dds present - but I really couldn't...

It was a good idea just for someone else - Any other ideas - my good ol' fascinator wearing friend!?!

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fruitshootsandheaves · 19/01/2009 22:23

could you open an account with it? Then she can buy something more permanent when she's a bit older.
My parents did this for me when I got some money after my Granddad died. I still remember how excited I was to have my own bank account.

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teafortwo · 19/01/2009 22:30

oh yes - we have been thinking of doing that for a while - that is a good idea!!!!!

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SweetApril · 20/01/2009 00:43

Hi. So sorry to hear your sad news. The money is a great idea but if you still fancy buying a charm/bracelet this is nice. Bit pricey I guess but it is a canary so v appropriate for a NCFC fan (and we have lots of Canaries fans in our family!). They do lovely charm bracelets too for children and adults which are not that expensive. We bought our 2yo DD one to commemorate a very special occasion and it is quite tasteful plus she can add other charms when she is old enough to choose her own if she wants to.

squeaver · 20/01/2009 09:30

A hat box for all her future facinators!

The bank account is a great idea.

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teafortwo · 20/01/2009 10:09

sweetApril - thanks that is a sweet charm and a big "Up da ci'y" from me!!!!

Squeaver - I am hoping her facinators will be so so big they won't fit in a box!!!!

I think I am going to go for the bank account plan - good one fruitshoot - thanks!!!

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