From a Grandchild
Make a message from a child to a grandparent personal by writing out memories and mentioning special things they like to do together. Even if they’re too little to dictate a message themselves, the parent can supply those little details that touch hearts.
How to Create the Perfect Card - Examples
- (For a First-Time Grandfather) Well, Gramps, looks like you and I have a lot in common. Same ears, same nose, neither of us can remember what happened two minutes ago, and both of us have a habit of falling asleep in public. Yep, I think you and I are going to get along just fine.
- (For a First-Time Grandmother) Dear Grandma, the first time we met I could tell you and I were going to be friends. You knew just the right way to hold me and all the right songs to sing. You helped Mommy stay calm when I fussed and made sure Daddy knew how to get my diaper straight. There will be a lot of firsts for us, but I know we’ll make it because you’ll be there every step of the way. Happy Grandparents Day.
- (For a Grandfather) Thanks for always being there to teach me the ropes. When I grow up I want to do everything just like you…but without all the naps…
- (For a Grandfather) Some grandpas are policemen, or firemen, or forest rangers. Some grandpas are fishermen, or pilots, or race car drivers. Some grandpas are tall, some are handy, and some can do cool tricks. But my Grandpa is a hero – my hero – which makes him the very best.
- (For a Grandmother) A grandmother is someone who smothers you with hugs, sneaks you extra cookies, and always loves you no matter what…even when you track mud on her clean floors…right Grandma? ….Grandma?
From a Parent
Don’t forget to give your parent an extra shout out on Grandparents Day. They did a lot of work raising you, and now they’re there for your children. Make sure you say thank you for going the extra mile to be great grandparents while still being great parents.
- (For a Grandfather) Dad, you always said someday I’d have a kid just like me. I just didn’t realize then it meant someone you’d love more than anything. Thank you for being there for the kid you always knew I’d have. Happy Grandparents Day.
- (For a Grandmother) Mom, you were there on my first day of life. You cleaned up my messes, bandaged scraped knees, and kissed my fears away. You were there for my first dance, my first date, my first heartbreak. You laughed with me, and cried with me, and lost whole nights of sleep worrying about me. And then you chose to do it all over again. Thank you for always being there for my kids like you were always there for me. Happy Grandparents Day.
- (For a Grandmother) Throughout the years you’ve taught me so much. You taught me to never complain, to always control my temper, and that hard work and patience always paid off. But you chose now, of all times, to teach that extra hugs means extra cookies?! To a great mom and a super grandma – Happy Grandparents Day
From a Spouse
You raised your kids together. There were probably times you weren’t sure what you were doing, and more than one night’s sleep lost, but you made it through! And now that you get to see your kids raising children of their own you can step back and celebrate a job well done. Make sure you tell your spouse how much all that support and dedication meant to you – and means still!
- (For a husband) I never thought I could love you more than the day I saw you holding our child in your arms, until I saw you holding our grandchild. To the best Grandpa in the world – Happy Grandparents Day
- (For a wife) Throughout the years you’ve done so much for our kids. You were not just a parent, but a teacher, a nurse, a disciplinarian, a chauffeur, a counselor, and a friend. And now you get to watch them be all that while you sneak the grandkids extra cookies! Happy Grandparents Day