We could spend hours waxing poetic about the ways our kids' grandparents enhance their (and our) lives. But if we had to narrow it down to a streamlined top 10 list, here's what it'd look like. Whether they're Grandma and Grandpa, Nana and Papa, or Granny and Gramps, if they're a part of your kids' lives, you can consider yourselves lucky. Here's why.
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They're there when we really need them . . .
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And know when we need a break.
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Having a grandchild in the room is the only entertainment they require.
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We get a glimpse at what they were like as parents when we ourselves were little kids.
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The joy in their faces when they see their grandkids? That's the real deal.
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They're the keepers of your family's folklore.
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They're willing to embrace technology for us.
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In our kids' eyes, they can do no wrong.
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They're full of life lessons — both serious and not so serious.
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They taught us everything we know. Everything.
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