I unfortunately did not get to experience the massive benefits of having a grandad. Due to family circumstances, war and illness I missed out on 4 of them, unlucky I know.
But the best I can do its be a great influence on my two grandchildren. The eldest is five, she is amazing and makes me laugh, she really is a light in my life. If it had not been for her and the laughter she brings it would have been very difficult navigating a recent tragedy in my life.
We go out on Grandad and Granddaughter days out as often as her school holidays allow. Or I buy her some arts and crafts type stuff and she makes a massive mess of my daughter's home.
I thought being a dad was fun, it was and is. Being a grandad is millions of times better.