Category Archives: Grandparenting & Grandkids

The Sweetest Words of All

Posted on January 9, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve had lots of roles and titles But of the many things I’ve been called “Husband”, “Dad”, and “Grandpa” Are the sweetest of them all! –Russ Towne

Posted in Abundance, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love, Marriage, Parenting, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged dad, grandfather, Grandpa, husband, Love, sweetest, titles, words | Leave a comment

This is a photo of my grandson Thomas dressed as “Yoda” at 6 months old for his first Halloween. He loved putting his light saber into his mouth. The man holding him is his other grandfather. The smile you see … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged grandfather, Grandson, Halloween, light, light saber, saber, Thomas, Yoda | 19 Comments

Silly, Silly Me

Posted on October 24, 2012 by russtowne

He grabbed my hand and yelled, “Come see! Come see!” And excitedly pointed to our big shade tree. “Yes I see; it’s a tree” I thoughtlessly said. With wise young eyes, he sadly shook his head. “Silly Grandpa, Can’t you … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Imagination, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged balloon, boat, fly, grandchild, grandfather, Grandpa, grandparent, Grandson, outer space, pirate, pirate ship, sky, space, tree | 16 Comments

Grandkids Say The Darnedest Things

Posted on October 23, 2012 by russtowne

A friend shared these with me and I thought you might enjoy them too: 1. She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she’d done many times before. After she … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Children, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor | Tagged aging, birthday, Friend, grandchild, granddaughter, Grandkids, Grandma, Grandpa, Grandson, happy, Happy birthday, old | 11 Comments

Ain’t Nothin’ Better

Posted on September 19, 2012 by russtowne

I just started writing a lyric that is currently titled (“Ain’t Nothin’ Better Than Our) Grandma’s Love”. My apologies to English teachers everywhere, but the word “Isn’t” sometimes just doesn’t cut it in some kinds of songs. My favorite lines … Continue reading →

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A Lot Can Be Lost In Transition

Posted on September 18, 2012 by russtowne

“Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.” –Walt Disney I love Walt Disney, and like this saying. But I also believe that for most adults, a lot can be lost when going from being a kid to being an adult. … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Grandparenting & Grandkids, LIfe Lessons | Tagged adults, children, grandchild, Grandchildren, grandfather, grandmother, grandparent, grown up, grown ups, Walt Disney | 14 Comments

Yes, I Remember

Posted on June 29, 2012 by russtowne

From Mikey’s Funnies: My five-year-old son squealed with delight when he opened his birthday present from his grandmother. It was a water pistol. He promptly ran to the sink to fill it. “Mom,” I said. “I’m surprised at you. Don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Parenting | Tagged chemistry, chemistry set, child, drum set, drums, grandchild, grandfather, grandmother, Grandparents, Grandson, Legos, Mother, rock polisher, rock tumbler, son, thingy, toys, tumbler, wate pistol, wood-burning | 4 Comments

Investing In My Relationships along the Way Or Paying For It BIG TIME Later

Posted on June 28, 2012 by russtowne

In my recent post, “Blowing the Dust Away” I used the phrase, “…investing time together” A reader commented in part, “I think investing in our valued relationships is a great way to put it.” (Thank you, Cathy!) That got me … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Friendship, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Love, Observations, Parenting | Tagged attention, Caring, children, commitment, Family, focus, friends, great, Important, investing, Love, loving, Money, parenting, raising, Relationships, romantic | 4 Comments

Yucky or Wonderfully Delicious?

Posted on June 22, 2012 by russtowne

A little boy is telling his Grandma how “everything” is going wrong: School, family problems, health problems, etc. Meanwhile, Grandma is baking a cake. She asks her grandson if he would like a snack, which of course he does. “Here, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Creativity, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Optimism, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged boy, cake, delicious, Grandma, grandmotehr, gransdon, son | Leave a comment

Family Nights

Posted on June 15, 2012 by russtowne

Picture if you will all the noise and people during rush hour in Grand Central Station, the commotion and energy of a busy dog park, the love and joy of a raucous religious revival, the laughter and entertainment of a … Continue reading →