Cards for Grandchildren

I am blessed to have my 3 grandchildren live nearby. I don't see them everyday, because I respect their time and their life, but I do see them as often as I can. In between those days... I get to sneak in a card that I mail. It is my special treat - and has become their special treat as well!

In response to a beautiful picture that my 3 year old grandson finger painted for me, I sent him a thank you, to let him know what a treasure it was to receive!

A couple of days later, I was thinking about him, and sent him another card - just because.

After that, he called me and asked me when he would receive another card! He enjoyed opening the cards and seeing the pretty pictures I had sent him! It was like a mini book! Well, for the price of a coffee and a stamp, I try and send a card to him a couple of times a week. My daughter tells me how much he enjoys it, and when I see them, our conversation always starts with something like - Gramma - I got your duck card! - or - would you send me a card with a cardinal? That's my favorite bird!
When I come to their house, he proudly shows me his pile of cards, dog-eared, drawn on, and very well loved.

The funny thing is, that I enjoy sending them as much as he enjoys receiving them! It is my little treasure time - my secret time to send him a card - just because - or to share with him a picture of a garden because I like to garden or a ladybug because I saw one at my house!

My granddaughter is old enough now to wait for the mail expectantly for a card from Gramma, too - often "Just Because!"

Now that my granddaughter is 2, and grandson 4, they each receive cards in the mail. This is a great way to teach them about various things. My husband, Grandpa, has a great interest in the civil war, so sending this card opens the door to talk about the battles, uniforms, and flags. It offers a good opportunity to look up books in the library related to the card subject.

Even if you don't send a card for the daily events, it is very special to send a card for your grandchild on their important events in their life.
Your own son and daughter will appreciate the extra effort you made to find the card to suit the occasion, age, and relationship! These quickly become the memento that is saved!

This was the card I made for my Grandson on his 1st Birthday! Click on the card to see the inside and to see other great birthday cards for your grandchildren, and their friends!

For the minor or not so minor surgeries of your grandchildren, an appropriate card gives them that hands on picture to look at and hold as a reminder of how much you care and love them!

The holidays are important times to send that card to let your grandchildren know how much they are loved!
Whether it be Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, it's great to send them their very own card!

Remember that sending a card can be a wonderful relationship builder. It spans the time we can't be with our grandchildren, and adds to the exciting and awesome relationship we have with them!

To find some other great ideas, check out this blog Great Gifts for Grandkids You'll find a lot of good ideas here!