Do you ever feel like once Easter is past, every sport's team, dance group, music teacher and school are conspiring to make grandparents' lives complicated? How can you be at a dance recital for two grandkids and still attend First Communion for their cousin two states away? The important thing is that the grandchildren know their events and performances are important to you. Start in February or March to ask parents when teams play or once in a lifetime ceremonies will occur. They are already on the calendar!
Now how to get to "everything"? Sometimes you can divide grandparents, and each attend something. Regular music or dance recitals can be attended every other year. Savvy techno-grands may find a way to be there-but-not-really-there. Make a priority of the events not likely to be repeated, but don't "miss" the rest!
Every performer loves a flower or a whole bouquet! Some studios invite people to order them for the dancers or musicians or little thespians in advance to be delivered backstage. Bulletins, programs and yearbooks generally have small ads and "well wisher" sections that leave a black and white memory of your thoughts. Volunteer to provide snacks or drinks for the soccer team at a game you can't see in person. Put flowers on the altar or make a special contribution to honor a child's rite of passage.
Communicate! E-mail and phone calls are great for real time, but small cards of congratulations will be tucked in drawers for years. Maybe you can include a picture of mom or dad about the same age...
Have a wonderful Memory-filled May!
Now how to get to "everything"? Sometimes you can divide grandparents, and each attend something. Regular music or dance recitals can be attended every other year. Savvy techno-grands may find a way to be there-but-not-really-there. Make a priority of the events not likely to be repeated, but don't "miss" the rest!Every performer loves a flower or a whole bouquet! Some studios invite people to order them for the dancers or musicians or little thespians in advance to be delivered backstage. Bulletins, programs and yearbooks generally have small ads and "well wisher" sections that leave a black and white memory of your thoughts. Volunteer to provide snacks or drinks for the soccer team at a game you can't see in person. Put flowers on the altar or make a special contribution to honor a child's rite of passage.
Communicate! E-mail and phone calls are great for real time, but small cards of congratulations will be tucked in drawers for years. Maybe you can include a picture of mom or dad about the same age...
Have a wonderful Memory-filled May!
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