Grandparents

As someone who was raised by my paternal grandparents after my father died and in lieu of being raised by my mother (who I have a relationship with, just not parental), I believe grandparents should have an active role in their grandchildren's lives. When I described my grandmother's maternal duties, a classmate in middle school once said "all my grandmother does is sit in a rocking chair and bake cookies". My grandmother does do those activities, but she also does cleaning, laundry, errands, cooking, and keeping house in general. Even shoveling snow, raking leaves, home repairs, and other upkeep. Growing up, most of my peers' or friends' grandparents were dead or inactive in their lives, but up until two years ago I had both full sets of grandparents. Now I have 3 grandparents (my mom's mother, God rest her soul, is dearly departed), and my grandfather lives with me (since I moved in my mom's old house that she doesn't live in). He helps keep my house clean, buys necessities, food and drink, as well as many of my clothes. I don't drive (I plan to someday) and he drives me everywhere. I'm not saying it like as a responsibility- he will drive significant distances for me, and I try not to abuse this privilege. We also go to restaurants, mostly diners, frequently, so our lives are very intertwined. He is my father figure and I have learned to listen to his advice (when I don't, bad things happen). I'm curious to hear stories about your grandparents' relationships with you.

My Grand-parents on both sides are separated, My fathers Father was never there to be active in my childhood or ever did anything to benefit me, but my Mothers Father taught me how to be strong while improving my hunting skills, he also taught me how to ride use a rifle correctly- even though i don't see him as often anymore, i thank him for such things and... my Grand-mothers both have been the most loving of people; Grandmother(Fathers side) wouldn't hesitate to fight for me and always taught me things such as cooking, Butchering and etc, she was always the person i felt most safe around and calm, My mothers mom was the sweetest and most positive influence in my life- she taught me morals, she taught me to speak for myself and kept me out of the streets, she would always feed me or stuff me iith food; but sadly shes fighting with breast-cancer and it hit me hard seeing her the first time with her battle, often i try to help her out with chores around her house. I love my Grandmothers and my Grandfather, my Dad father... Well he's there and even though i do love him- never had much of a bond with him.