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Tell Cadbury about your shared moments of joy with grandparents - £265 voucher to be won! NOW CLOSED

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JustineBMumsnet · 06/09/2016 12:50

Whether you spent every weekend with them, just saw them occasionally or had on on-the-phone relationship, grandparents are people who often bring back exciting memories from childhood as well as heartfelt moments in adult life - and with Grandparent’s Day coming up, Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons would love to hear about them.

So, whether they’re of being taught how to bake, of sculpturing sandcastles at the seaside or intense games of scrabble, tell Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons about the moments of joy you’ve shared with your grandparents or those you’ve witnessed your children share with your parents.

All those who post on the thread will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £265 Love2Shop voucher.

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Tell Cadbury about your shared moments of joy with grandparents - £265 voucher to be won! NOW CLOSED
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zippyants · 26/09/2016 15:30

Having my grandpa ruffle my hair a little too hard and my Grandma make me tea with tea-leaves! I also remember my Grandpa smoking a pipe and wearing a flat cap!

Mojito6 · 26/09/2016 21:51

My grandparents lived pretty much the opposite end of the country but we always visited a couple times a year. I have amazing and hilarious memories. I remember playing games with my cousins in my grandparents back garden and being taken out to by sweets....so many sweets, more sweets than my parents would ever have been allowed. My maternal grandmother also taught me how to knit and has an avid interest in our family history which we have recently spent hours going through together on the phone. Its fascinating

cookie09 · 27/09/2016 09:37

I have so many memories of moments of joy with my grandparents. I remember on saturday mornings going around my gran and grandads house and we used to sit and watch wrestling and Torville and Dean iceskating whilst indulging on my grans walnut whips and polos. I used to also go and help my grandad tend to his runner beans and tomatoes in his greenhouse whilst pinching some peas in the pod to nibble along the way. Sadly both are not with us today but these are memories i will cherish and never forget.

GiraffesAndButterflies · 27/09/2016 20:25

My DD (3) loves doing just about anything with her grandparents, but I think splashing in her paddling pool with my MIL was probably one of her favourite moments. Finger painting with my DM would be another!

Joyful moments of my own- listening to my step-grandma playing the piano and playing board games with her. Christmas dinner at my grandparents', all the Christmas experience of presents/games/fun, all wonderful joyful times!

PixieMiss · 28/09/2016 10:23

My boy is lucky to have all his grandparents and all with such varied interests! He can learn about sport, gardening and baking like I did.

He can go conkering with one set and go to a local rugby match with another. He is a very lucky boy Smile

Lulabellx1 · 28/09/2016 11:06

My Granddad used to always come and stay with us in the half tem and summer holidays (he lived up in London). I used to love it... Granddad time!

beckyinman · 28/09/2016 17:46

My nanna didn't live in the real world - I remember her sending me and my brother (probably aged 4 and 6 at the time) to the shop about half a mile away to buy her 20 B&H and rent her Lethal Weapon on VHS. She was really bewildered when we came back empty handed!

Maclairey · 28/09/2016 20:21

My FIL has Alzheimers and is in rapid decline. In the summer we took MIL and FIL to Devon for a little caravan break. The grandparents and the grandchildren had a wonderful time and the laughter I saw on my FIL's face was priceless. That will be the last time we go on holiday with him and I find it incredibly sad that my children wont have their grandad growing up. We are trying to create some good memories now while we have the chance.

BabyGanoush · 29/09/2016 13:03

Going for countryside walks with all the dogs, leaving gadgets and screens behind, and maybe have a meal in the pub together.

ha2el · 29/09/2016 13:52

My step Grandmother was our only Grandmother that we remember and she used to have us stay with her in the holidays when she would take us on trips to Stately homes, zoos, take us kite flying, fruit picking, teach us to be good at Scrabble. All kinds of activities, and I most of all remember the lovely food that she used to prepare for us in doors or for picnics.

edoody · 30/09/2016 12:12

My Nan & Grandad lived by the sea in Margate, so I have many fond memories of not only holidays but weekends spent at the beach in their little beach hut, making sandcastles, eating ice cream and having BBQ's those priceless moments that don't have to cost the earth!

grannybiker · 01/10/2016 20:09

My granny made her own bread and jam which tasted like nothing I've ever tasted since. She used to peel apples all in one long spiral of peel and give it to us kids.

Verbena37 · 01/10/2016 22:51

My best memory of my maternal grandoarents, who we saw almost every day, was when we used to sleep over at their house. My sister and I shared a twin bedroom and once my nan had heated up our freezing cold beds with the electric blankets, we would jump into bed and my grandad would come up with the dog and sit and make up bedtime stories (usually about squirrels). We loved his silly stories that made no sense whatsoever but we always wanted him to tell us more. After the stories my nan would come up with the box of treats (usually either Cadburys buttons, Rolos or Maltesers) and we were allowed to reach in and take one and eat before we finally laid down to sleep. Even though it was only one chocolate, it always tasted so much nicer than any other chocolate because we were allowed it before going to sleep.

emms88 · 02/10/2016 19:06

I remember visiting my Grandmother on the weekends, one of us (me or my 3 siblings) got to stay over on a Saturday night. We would bake a batch of scones and watch old films and polish all the brass in the house, or I would play with the box of buttons she kept or she would show me how to knit. I really miss her.

mwatmough · 03/10/2016 09:57

Going to see them for sunday dinner, her yorkshire puddings were the best.

Rigbyroo · 03/10/2016 11:13

I don't really have my own memories of grandparents and sadly we've recently moved away from my family. My children always ask after them and want to FaceTime them. They just love being around them, playing with my old toys and just feeling safe and loved.

sofieellis · 03/10/2016 11:39

I took a photo yesterday of my youngest with my Mum while we had popped round to see her. He towers above her now and he stood with his arm around her shoulder. She just stood beaming with pride.

I felt quite teary looking at this (almost) man being protective of his elderly Grandma - complete role reversal from photos taken just a few years ago.

thesockgap · 03/10/2016 15:59

Sadly neither I nor my kids have any surviving grandparents :( however I often talk to them about memories of my Nana who lived with us while I was growing up; and they like to talk about my mum too who passed away earlier this year. I tell them about how my nan would play shop with me or let me help make treacle toffee; they like to share their happy memories of my mum such as times she took them out, or funny things she'd say.

We find that talking like this keeps memories alive and our loved ones live on in our hearts!

becky004 · 04/10/2016 09:27

My best memories of my own grandparents are their Christmases, the house was always decorated as a grotto, and it was like having 2 Christmases in one day one with mum and dad, then one with nan & gramps.

sjl19 · 04/10/2016 12:50

My grandparents live next door to my parents so i have great memories of always being round their house and playing in the garden.

rocketriffs · 05/10/2016 09:05

My Mum was very poorly when my son was born and she lived 100 miles away from us. She had 3 Grandchildren before she passed away. The eldest was 2 and the youngest 10 months when she died, so every visit with the little ones was precious. She loved having them to visit and would sit them on her knee and sing songs to them.

caroll1234 · 06/10/2016 21:04

My nana is 94, and the best ever memories is her night time stories!

jamielmdjs · 06/10/2016 23:55

I miss going to grans at lunch from school. Much better than school dinners. The feast she put on was amazing. Her Mac and Cheese was best in the world.

KARMAisaBtch · 07/10/2016 04:10

Best moment with grandparents?

When mummy and daddy ( I called them those) had their Golden Anniversary.

We are all complete, a family reunion, relatives from abroad came all the way to witness their renewal of vows.
I will never forget their smiles and guidance to us.

I know they are happy in heaven now, and I missed them so much.

zombeana · 07/10/2016 15:49

My grandmother was excellent, respectful, supportive and helped out wherever she was needed. I wish I could say the same for my mother, it makes me very sad as my granddaughter does not have that in her life.

she does have a great Nan for my MIL though and she is great!

hopefully more happy memories with her:)