Okay so there is Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and in order to have mothers and fathers we have to have grandparents so we really should give them their own day. And hence, we do… today, September 12th as directed by Jimmy Carter in 1978. Now he didn’t really create the day but he liked it enough he thought he should make it official. And well he should. Grandparents are great sources of joy, wisdom cheap babysitters for all! Most of all, they are people too. They deserve our thanks and taking them to lunch or dinner is the least we can do. (Besides, they will probably pick up the check anyway!) Today always comes on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
How to celebrate – Do something special for your Grandparents or your children’s grandparents! Don’t abuse the love of your grandparents. Remember, your grandparents had grandparents as well and with any luck, you’ll be grandparents one day yourself.