grandie j, gets his big role after working hard
in lots of roles in the chorus
singing and dancing on stage in ‘newsies’
grandie f, finally gets his first place win in the velodrome
where he’s been training and racing so hard!
(wonky photo from his YouTube video on race night)
—
here’s to all my grandies
taking their own paths
not giving up
doing things they love
—
“life begins when you start something, and blooms when you keep doing it.”
― michael bassey johnson, author
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Congratulations to the proud grandma.
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<3
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🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼
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Congratulations to your grand grands!
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I like that they all follow their own dreams
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Yeah … to the ‘grandies’ …
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wow, this performance is amazing, thanks, Ivor. new to me
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I’m pleased you enjoyed it … 🎵💜
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LIVE theatre! nothing like it
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right!
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How wonderful to watch them grow and shine!
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each in their own way
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A proud grandma with so much to be proud of. Well done to them!
Best wishes, Pete.
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it’s fun to see the interests they take and how much they put into what they enjoy
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Ah yes… this is wonderful. Grandma brings the hype train. They won’t forget you. Thanks for this moment. I love hyping up my great nieces and nephews and supporting everything they do.
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it’s really enjoyable watching what they are drawn to, what they try and who they grow into
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It is.. and we get the privilege of nurturing and encouraging. It is so much fun. Gotta love kids. They are so fearless.
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What a proud feeling. I so applaud you. May thy continue in this healthy path. Always. Xo congratulations dear Grandma. (Peaches?!) ((I seem to recall something along those lines. Forgive if I’m wrong)
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thanks, and yes, exactly, peaches it is!
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😜
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Congratulations to these two, proud Grandma!!
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<3 <3
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Love this! You have a beautiful family – ya done good 💕
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thanks, and I love that they each have their own things that they love
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Yassss!
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A star is born. Must be due to good genes.
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six stars, so must be lucky!
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Wow you can be so proud!
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yes, very much so
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Congratulations, what a beautiful life to watch unfold.
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thanks, it’s a joy
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Yay for your grandies.
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thanks!
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I’m envious. We are not blessed with grandies. We have grandpuppies.
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and they are a joy themselves !
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Such a joy to see them growing into their own spaces! Love this so much.
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it so is and thanks –
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My granddaughter did Newsies, too (yep, they cast some girls)! And a first place cyclist! How thrilling for both of them. How proud you must be!
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yes, lots of girls in the show, very powerful voices and dancers too!! yes, and he competes in the races with adults, which surprised me but I got used to it, age is not an issue in most of the races
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Well done!
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<3
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It must be such a joy for you to see your grandsons actively enjoying their lives and doing so successfully!
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yes, they both are doing things they love
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Simply wonderful!
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What a great adventure. So much fun.
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all six of the six pack are quite different and it’s an adventure watching them try things and grow into them
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That’s truly an exciting thing to watch evolve. It never ends. My grandkids are adults and I’m still watching them grow into themselves.
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You’re right
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Proud grandma moments. Congratulations 🏆🏆🏆
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I have the easy part ) thanks –
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Congratulations to your grandies! I read your love, your pride. They have a great example to follow in you.
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it’s great to see them feel good about what they’ve accomplished, they did all the work and I just support them along the way and celebrate with them – <3 ty
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awesome for the grands Beth! You must be a very proud nana!
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absolutely
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I love the diversity of their pursuits, and admire the hard work they put in to achieve such wonderful results.
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yes, I feel the same. with six of them overall, and none of them alike, it’s really been interesting to follow them
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the joys of being a grandparent!
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yes, feel for them when it’s hard and celebrate when they find their joys
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One of the most valuable life lessons is perseverance. Isn’t it exciting when we get to watch our children and grandchildren work hard and then realize their dreams? It’s a much more valuable lesson than if it comes too easily for them.
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yes, you are so right –
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You are blessed. I get more joy from the accomplishments of my grandchildren than I ever did from any of my own.
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I spent a lot of time at the velodrome when my daughter was cycling. Congrats to him.
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Congrats to your grandies. It’s a joy seeing them carve their own paths and pursue their own interests. A proud grandma! 💕
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yes, I love watching them grow into themselves and try things
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Awesome! Congratulations to your grandkids.
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thanks
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You’re welcome.
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What great accomplishments! Congratulations to you all for inspiring them and keep them going!
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<,3
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💕
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Congrats! Your grandkids are amazing! 🤩
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I’m always fascinated by the things they do
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How awesome! You have very talented grandkids! ♥♥♥
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they’ve worked hard at it
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Congratulations, Beth!!!
(of course to your grandies, too… but w/o you, no grandies)
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ha, a good point )
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