Grandpas Are Special Dudes
August 18, 2008
As I’m writing this, there is still about an hour left of my dad’s birthday. He is 30 years older than me, which means next year we’ll both have big birthdays to celebrate.
I didn’t grow up with a grandfather -both of my parents’ fathers passed away before I was old enough to know them. Grandfathers always seemed so cool and mysterious to me because of that. Sort of mythical, in a way. That’s why I think it’s so great to see Maddie interact with my dad.
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She adores him. Her face lights up when she sees him. I know he lives to make her laugh, and he succeeds every time they are together.
I am really excited to see their relationship develop over the years. As much as I hope Maddie has a relationship with my mom like the one I had with my grandmother, I have similar desires for Maddie and my dad. I want her to be best friends with both of my parents. I can’t wait to see the memories they create together.
Happy birthday, Grandpa! And many, many more.
**Yeah, my dad is totally wearing a Lebowski Fest t-shirt. He is just that cool
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August 19th, 2008 at 2:22 am
There is nothing quite like watching our children develop a relationship with our families.
My favorite is my daughter and my brother. He thinks he can fool me by telling me he hates kids (he’s 19) but he will sit and roll the ball and play trains with her for an hour, let her lead him around the house, and generally entertain her whenever he thinks we aren’t looking.
It’s just great.
August 19th, 2008 at 3:52 am
I had a really great relationship with both of my grandfathers, one of whom is still around, and I look forward to helping foster that relationship between my daughter and her grandpas. Not to mention her great-granddaddy! Watching these men that I’ve always thought of as so tough and strong act so silly and cuddly with her is so heartwarming.
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August 19th, 2008 at 4:17 am
Maddie is a lucky girl. So, I think, are you to have such a father. I am sure he loves you all the more for making him the grandfather of that beautiful, smiling child.
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August 19th, 2008 at 4:47 am
My daughters scream in terror when they see my father! They have no idea who the deep voiced white haired dude is. He comes over often during the week when my mother is watching the girls- but they still fear him.
Happy Birthday heather’s cool dad!
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August 19th, 2008 at 4:50 am
Grandpa is also one damn fine and handsome man! Goodness gracious he is good looking!
Must all be genetic somehow huh?
I wish my dad were still alive for Abbie, as there would never be a dull moment. Take lots of pictures, often!
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August 19th, 2008 at 5:41 am
Happy birthday Maddies grandpa. Those pictures are really cute.
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August 19th, 2008 at 5:46 am
I never had a grandpa either, so I’m right there with you. Seeing my dad interact with my kids is amazing - I’m seeing a side of him I never really got to see when I was a kid.
It’s such a special bond!
August 19th, 2008 at 6:04 am
those pictures are adorable. i gave my dad his first grandchild, and i can’t tell you how much i loved watching him with her. now he has 11 total (only 4 are mine!) and is just as sweet with number 11 as he was with number one. i am so glad that my kids have had a chance to get to know him. he is the best!
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August 19th, 2008 at 6:34 am
What a good looking grandpa! Maddie is lucky (and so are you) to have him!!
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August 19th, 2008 at 6:39 am
*Sniff* That hit me in my heartstrings. I never knew either of my grandads either and I always feel like I missed out on some big secret. Maddie is a lucky lil lady. I can’t wait to see my crazy Dad interact with my kiddos ~ he’ll be their one and only!
August 19th, 2008 at 7:51 am
There’s something so cool about the Grandpa/Grandchild relationship, isn’t there? My kids LOVE my father. LOVE him to pieces.
August 19th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Our house was close enough to my maternal grandparents that we saw them every week. I adored them both. My grandfather owned a drugstore so he spent a lot of time there but we would look forward to him coming home for dinner on holidays.
My poor dad has 6 kids and no grandkids yet. You’d think one of us would reproduce:)
August 19th, 2008 at 7:54 am
That’s too cool. Babito adores his grandpa (Papa) too.
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August 19th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Happy Birthday Heather’s Dad! He’s a handsome guy.
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August 19th, 2008 at 8:38 am
wow…you look tons like your dad!
they are adorable together. love!
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August 19th, 2008 at 8:50 am
So sweet. We are lucky to have both sets of grandparents near by. We abuse the grandparent system, but no one seems to complain. It is great seeing the relationships they build with our children.
August 19th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Hope your day was super fantastic Maddie’s Grandpa!
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August 19th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Happy birthday, Maddie’s grandpa!
Such a sweet post to honor a sweet family.
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August 19th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Maddie and your dad look like two peas in a pod. Happy birthday to him!
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August 19th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Your dad is very handsome!
(Oh, and the kid? Yeah, she’s cute too.)
August 19th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Um…
You dad is hot.
Not to make you all weirded out, but it’s true.
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August 19th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Girl - your dad is HAWT! I totally feel like a hormone - enraged teenager saying that but day - um! If I were in to older men I might give your mom a run for her money. I bet I’d lose too. Heh. He is very handsome which attests to how well he’s cared for and how he takes care of himself.
Maddie loves her granddaddy and I think for many years to come she will continue to forge that relationship with him.
I was my grandpa’s “Morning Glory” right up until he died.
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August 19th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Awww…so sweet!
Happy Birthday (a little late!) Heather’s Dad!
August 19th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Very sweet! You and Maddie are so lucky.
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August 19th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Aw, happy birthday to your dad!! Great pictures!
August 19th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Okay, I was beat to the punch, like, ten times, but I gotta chime in…tell your dad he’s smoking hot. Maybe that’ll make his birthday something special.
Oh, and Maddie’s cute too. Hey, is there a hot grandpa contest that I can vote for your dad?
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August 20th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Hahahaha! I’m so glad to know I’m not the only pervy who was thinking “dayummm, good looking for a grandpa!” But it’s easy to see where the looks trickle down from and Maddie looking at your dad with those amazing eyes has to be the highlight of his life. Great pics and happy birthday, grandpa.