Times Grandparents Were The Gifts That Keep On Giving
Grandparents are a part of our lives from birth, and they get to watch us grow up, offering unconditional love along the way.
Whether they’re sneaking us extra cookies while our parents aren’t looking, knitting us new sweaters, or struggling to understand new-age technology, grandparents are the wholesome gifts that remind us how lucky we are.
Who’s Cutting Onions?
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
After 15 long years, this young woman finally reunited with her grandpa, only to realize that he’d kept a small photo of her as a five-year-old child in his wallet the entire time.
“This Is What Forever Love Looks Like”
A Reddit user shared this tender embrace between their grandparents, who have been together since they were 14 years old.
Shortly after the photo was posted, they shared an update that their grandpa had passed away. Remember to hug your grandparents extra tight.
Fun With Filters
There are few things as special as a bond between a grandparent and grandchild, as this man learned after 15 long months apart.
He hasn’t been able to visit his grandma in over a year but shared this wholesome moment where they finally reunited and had some fun with social media filters.
Countertop Mixer Versus Grandma
This Redditor shared one of the happiest memories they had with their grandma, who recently passed away.
Baking can get messy, and when making frosting, you always start the mixer on “low”. Otherwise, you wind up covered in a cloud of delicious powdered sugar, as she quickly learned.
After All These Years, It Still Fits
After 60 years, this grandma decided to try on her wedding dress to see if it still fit.
Not only does she look as spectacular as she did on her wedding day, but the reaction on her husband's face is pure gold.
That’s Not A Butter Dish Grandma…
Do you know how kids say the darndest things? Well, it seems like it’s grandparents who do the darndest things.
This grandma decided to use a new iPhone 5 case as a butter dish. You know they sell them at IKEA for only $20, right?
It’s Wine ‘O Clock Somewhere
Are you calling home to chat with your grandparents and no one is picking up the phone? Perhaps this is the reason why.
Move over Wine Aunt — Wine Grandma and Grandpa are here.
Life Is Sweet
Sometimes in life, you have to stop, smell the roses, and just take a few seconds to appreciate the small things in life.
This grandpa reveled in a moment of sweet happiness as he bit into a delicious strawberry.
Are You Ron Swanson’s Grandpa?
Made with love, this grandpa went above and beyond when he designed the coolest canoe-shaped cradle for his grandson.
Why couldn't he have been my teacher in my woodworking class?
Grandpa Is Much Cooler Than You’ll Ever Be
This sunglass-wearing and very dapper fellow might be 92 years old, but he definitely ranks a 10/10 on the Coolness Scale.
We should all aspire to be able to sit casually out on our chair as the world passes us by.
Feline Friends
These grandparents were so excited that they'd just adopted a new kitten that they had to share the news with their grandchild.
But because they're too cool for email, they sent the photo in a letter and mailed it out the old fashioned way.
Man’s Best Friend
This 93-year-old grandpa shares a tender moment with his fluffy best friend.
What’s his secret for his youthful appearance? Well according to the Redditor who posted the photo, “He would tell you it’s the nightly bowl of ice cream that keeps him young.”
Old Meets New
The past year has kept loved ones apart, but this was the moment when a grandpa finally met his baby great-grandson for the first time.
This looks like the start of some very happy memories for both of them.
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
There are some things worth waking up early for.
NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Kasie Hunt shared the moment when she was reunited with her grandparents, and her young son with his great-grandparents, after not seeing each other for a year-and-a-half.
It’s-A-Me - Grandpa!
Grandparents by day, cosplayers by night.
Could you imagine going out to a video game convention only to see your grandparents cosplaying as Mario and Princess Peach? They were probably just kids when it first came out.
Watching Over You
This person visited their 93-year-old grandma, and as they were leaving they noticed grandma and her feline companion watching over them.
It's a warm feeling to know someone is watching out for you.
