Judith Viorst Quotes

Though I was a mother at 21, being a grandmother makes the whole thing absolutely normal and gorgeous. The relief, the joy of being a grandmother is wonderful.

Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.

Becoming a grandmother is an extension of a woman's personality. It doesn't matter how many times you become one; the excitement is the same.

My grandmother spent a lot of time with us when we were growing up. She did the school runs and fed us when my mum was busy. To be with her was to really be at home.

Your sons weren't made to like you. That's what grandchildren are for.

For the record, my mother is an astonishing and loving grandmother.

My deceased grandmother on my mom's side was a real fairy godmother, who lived to be 102 and who I always feel is looking after me.

I've been a godmother loads of times, but being a grandmother is better than anything.

Being a grandmother is probably the most important thing to me. I have two really rambunctious little ones, and I love spending time with them.

A mother becomes a true grandmother the day she stops noticing the terrible things her children do because she is so enchanted with the wonderful things her grandchildren do.

She would have thrived as a grandmother. I know how much she would have contributed to their lives, and I am sad they will miss out on that.

I have 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they keep me young.

I love being a grandmother.

I have four grandchildren now and I love being a granny.

To watch how lovingly your children parent their own children is to know profound achievement.

I had a very close relationship with my grandmother. She actually helped raise me.

A grandchild is a miracle, but a renewed relationship with your own children is even a greater one.

My grandmother influenced me so deeply.

That's the best thing that's ever happened to me, bar none, is having grandchildren and living by them and being part of their lives.

After my mother died, I found, a little book of hers which recorded everything I had ever done, how I had done it, and how proud she was of her son Conrad.

That's what it is to be a grandma. All fun and no stress.

My grandmother is one of the biggest inspirations of my life. She was my biggest fan, and she made sure everybody knew it. Her never-ending joy was infectious, and there wasn't anyone who could beat her at partying and having fun.

I had the privilege of having two sets of loving grandparents.

I love being a grandmother. That feeling you have for your own child - you don't ever think it will be replicated, and I did wonder if I would have to 'pretend' with my grandchildren. But my heart was taken on day one.

I love my daughter, but there's a certain feeling, a certain emotion when you got a granddaughter, you know?