my grandchildren live in a foster home(with their other grand parents) that dont believe in Christmas or Easte
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celebrate it in your own way!
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Well I guess I fall into the grumpy category myself. My daughters always make me happy by just being around. But when they cook my favorite food it really cheers up the old grouch in me. I like the idea someone suggested about hot cocoa. That always makes us grumpy old guys happy. Any gift from you will be special to him. The less expensive the better cause he will worry you spent to much on him.  Merry Christmas. Your Grandpa is lucky to have a thoughtful Granddaughter.
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I'm getting my grandma a day trip to see the xmas lights. It is through her church--they go on a big bus, see the lights, and then go to dinner.\nShe won't go if one of us offers to take her, but if we pay for the trip, she can't say 'no'. because that would be wasting money.
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I will probably freak out the last couple days making things for people but one christmas eve I just go help out at the barn cause no1 else does then I go home, wash up and go to my grandmothers for our christmas then one christmas I have it with my mom dad other grandmother and aunts
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OH yes I will pray for you. I to am having a rough year I have lost my great grandmother then my uncle and now my grandmother is in mexico right now for cancer treatment and they don't even know which one it is and they have given her less then a year to live and what is really breaking me up about it right now is that I have a new baby girl who is going to be 3 months old soon and she hasn't even met her yet. They are hoping to send her home for christmas which would be very good because then she might have the chance to meet her great granddaughter at least once because when and if we see her at christmas it will probably  be the last time I ever get to see her again.
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first go to a church and offer prayer and thanksgiving to God for making u what u r today and for all the blessings that has come your way.  \n\nthen u could go to an orphanage or a home for the aged and spend some quality time with them.  \nu could donate something if its within your capacity, but then most of all they would appreciate it if u could spend some quality time with them.  \nremember, they are more lonely than u are.  your company would be a mutual pleasure for all of u.  good luck and God bless.............
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I'm not old enough to have a granddaughter.\nI wonder why you are asking this question...seems that you are frustrated.\nNo, I would not ask my parents to look after my kids for such a long time......they have their own life and they should enjoy their new-gained freedom. I would not treat them like free baby-sitters.\nBut then I don't know your circumstances either.
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I spacifically remember in grade school that I would argue with the other kids about how obsurd santa was. I don't ever remember thinking that he was real. And my parents say that I never did. even when I was little they said I argued with them about it. I think it's disgusting that we spend so much effort lying to our children and convincing them that such a great holiday is all about free toys. . . But it is funny to tell them he's not real and watch them cry!
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I say you get what you give. If you invested very little time and money in your kids, they will do the same when you are old. My sons already told me they are each gonna build me a house right next to theirs so I can live by them. I hope they all live in the same neighborhood! I love my kids and they love me enough not to put me in a horrid nursing home, which is not only cruel, but a waste of money.
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Aww thats cute, i remember one year my parents were dead broke i was maybe 10 and my brother was 9 and we told them we didnt want anything cause we were so down about not having a nice christmas with a tree so we just told them its okay to save there money for other needs. And on christmas morning my sister and my mom woke us both up and told us they were looking for a blue ball and a red ball that they lost to help them find it and they made us go from the back of the house to the front as soon as we got to the front of the house me and my brother both had a bike his was blue and myne was red. It was the best year ever we had those bikes for about 7 years. And its a christmas that still makes me laugh to this day.
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Same boat and it hurts. Big hug from me to you. \nWell I wouldn't spend alot, but yes have something the kids can open and play with. They're gonna want to take the gifts with them too. You can't do anything about the parents. \n\nDo any of them understand that we won't be here forever.
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Not buying for all the grandkids is not in good taste. Regardless of what age they are, she should give EVERYONE (the grands, everyone under 21) something, even if its $5 in a card. If she does not have enough money to buy everyone something, she should buy something for the entire family to enjoy (a game, dvd's, gift basket, etc.). Though I think Christ is the reason for the season, children and grandchildren should be the focus of the gift giving and such. The adults have had their time to enjoy opening presents. How about letting the younger ones be the focus. Let her know where you stand, and the adults should call off the exchange and focus on the younger ones. If there is any money left over, get things for each other. Happy Holidays!
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What a terrible situation!\n\nThere is a site you can visit that will tell you what your rights are in your state.  The link is:\n\nhttp://www.grandparenting.org/Grandparent%20Visitation.htm\n\nHere is some of the advice from that site:\n\n"If you have specific questions concerning rights in your state, contact:\nwww.grandparentsforchildren.org \nG.R.O.: Grandparent's Rights Organization, (248) 646-7191.\nThe National Coalition of Grandparents at (608) 238-8751\nwww. grandparentchildconnect.org \nThey'll give you up to date information concerning the laws in your state.\n\nGeneral Suggestions:\n\nYou can find out about a local contact by logging on to \nwww.grandparentsforchildren.org, Learn about the laws in your state by logging \non to www.aarp.org. or www.gu.org, or calling GRO at 248-646-7191. Also \nsee www.grandparentchildconnect.org.\n\nIt's always a good idea to consult a local lawyer to learn about your specific rights \nin your state. Try legal aid or the local bar association if finances are a problem.\n\nAlso consult Dr. Kornhaber's book "The Grandparent Guide" for specific advice, \nsupport and guidance. You can get it from your local bookstore or library or \non-line at www.amazon.com."\n\nGood luck to you and your family.
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To consciously Astral Project so I could see my friends, and for them to see me, aside from the physical reality. Thats what I'm going to ask Santa Clause for. I do belive in his existance  very much so, even dough I believe the majority of people think its only a child thing, and the christmas presents are put under the tree by the parents.. It may be so, but I believe in infinite possibilities. Take Care, Love and Light
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My mother died last Christmas Day at age 92.  At her funeral, my nephew made the point that not many people get to have grandparents in their lives for the first 40 years.
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There's no way it's going to go away... there are always going to be people who will decide to do what they parents and grandparents did...... dats crazy i thought a person was to grow and live difffrent from the parents.iam i the only person who thinks this way
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I'm pretty sure Grandparents have rights.  Contact a lawyer and see what they are.  Good luck.