Between Over & Next Episode 38
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YouTubeIn this enlightening episode of ‘Between Over & Next’, Holli and Robert share their exciting journey of stepping into a new life phase – becoming grandparents. The episode is filled with heartfelt reflections, family anecdotes, and discussions on the joys and anticipations of grandparenthood. They talk about the universal feelings associated with this new role and their personal experiences with their grandparents and parents.
Holli and Robert delve into the complexities and simple joys of being grandparents, emphasizing the importance of proximity and everyday interactions in building strong relationships with grandchildren. They share heartwarming memories from their childhood and their relationship with their grandparents, highlighting the significant roles that grandparents play in a child’s life. The episode explores how they plan to balance their new grandparent responsibilities with their existing lifestyle and commitments.
In This Episode
0:00 Anticipating Grandparenthood and the Joy of New Beginnings
3:49 The Joys and Challenges of Becoming Grandparents
8:56 Cherished Memories and Traditions with Grandparents
15:08 Cherished Family Moments and Traditions Across Generations
17:38 The Impact of Grandparents on Volunteering and Community Involvement
18:39 Cherished Family Memories and Grandparent Involvement in Children’s Lives
20:38 Evolving Roles and Affections Between Grandparents and Grandchildren
23:03 Embracing Grandparenthood and Cherishing Everyday Moments
29:08 Navigating Life’s Twists With Laughter and Inspiration
Key Takeaways
- Anticipation and Excitement: Holli and Robert are eagerly looking forward to becoming grandparents, sharing their joy and the universal feelings that come with this new role.
- Family Relationships: They reflect on their relationships with their grandparents and parents, noting how these experiences shape their views and expectations as they prepare to welcome their grandchild.
- Role of Proximity: The couple discusses how the physical distance between grandparents and grandchildren can impact the relationship, with closer proximity allowing for deeper, more frequent interactions.
- Balancing Responsibilities: Holli and Robert talk about the need to balance their new responsibilities as grandparents with their current lifestyle, ensuring they remain active and involved in their grandchild’s life.
- Documenting Memories: They stress the importance of documenting everyday moments and creating lasting memories with their grandchild, emphasizing that mundane, everyday interactions often hold the most value.
Holli & Robert Quotes
“We are in that between-phase of something that’s about to come into this world that will impact and influence your life, my life, and others in our family.”
“The grandparent label makes me think of my grandparents… I guess, because I only knew my grandparents as old people, what I considered old then.”
“It’s not the big holidays or special times, but the mundane, everyday moments that create the deepest bonds.”
“Part of the role of grandparent is knowing you could always get a certain thing from your grandmother’s pocketbook.”
“We’re going to look forward to babysitting and letting our children have the date nights like we had.”
“There are so many happy, joyous moments to share with you ahead. And we will once this baby is in the world.”
“I hope I’ll get to spend as much time as I would like with my grandchild and grandchildren as they come.”
“You’ve got to still be parents and guide and advise, but you need to let them do it their way.”
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