Willow Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I think I saw someone write about these books here but I can't find it. These are books that a grandchild can give a grandparent to fill in details of their life ? does anyone know what they are called and who sells them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I gave a Grandparents Book to my MIL to complete - it was a few years ago and I can't remember where I got it - sorry try searching for Grandparents Book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyhenSG Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dear-Grandma-Journal-Lifetime-Journals/dp/1907048022/ref=tag_stp_st_edpp_url http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dear-Grandad-you-Journal-Lifetime/dp/1907048030/ref=tag_stp_st_edpp_url I bought one of these each for my parents when my children were born, although I'm still waiting almost 5 years later for any entries Lovely idea! Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 It's nearly 18 years since I gave one to my m-i-l! She has been treating it as an exam, I think, and insists she must get everything "right" before she fills it in. So she hasn't done anything at all. I was hoping to get a few recollections about her family, but especially memories and recollections of her husband, and his family, as he sadly died when my OH was very young, and didn't have any siblings. I'm not being funny, but have my doubts as to whether she will ever do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Humm sounds like it worth trying one but I'll need to follow-up to get it completed. I think I'll get my boys to give one to my dad first and see how we get on. Thanks ! I knew an omletter would know the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 We bought one from Vinegar Hill and then bought 3 more on ebay where they were a couple of pounds cheaper with free delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 It's nearly 18 years since I gave one to my m-i-l! She has been treating it as an exam, I think, and insists she must get everything "right" before she fills it in. So she hasn't done anything at all. I think that's what my Dad is doing with his I think he's worried that he falls short but I just want him to fill in the bits he feels comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Please do nag the grandparents to fill them in, I bought my parents one when I was pregnant with my youngest one 17 years ago as I thought it would be a nice way to record a bit of family history, sadly Mum & Dad both died at the beginning of this year and I was devastated to find the book still blank We are looking forward to the birth of our first grandchild in February and will definitely be filling in a book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 sadly Mum & Dad both died at the beginning of this year and I was devastated to find the book still blank That is so sad, but I have an awful premonition that I'll find the same thing (if she doesn't outlive me!). I have tried to nudge her into doing it, but she didn't like being nagged at all. I think I may suggest that my OH asks for it as his birthday present next year, as she may be more likely to do it then. I was just looking for snippets/anecdotes/first things to spring to mind, we won't be marking it or checking for spelling errors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 My Dad is writing his on spare bits of paper *sigh* I'll have a go at asking him in the new year. I gave one to my Mum as well (they're long divorced) and she hasn't mentioned it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
