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(32,976 posts) Mon Jun 22, 2026, 10:41 PM Monday

I got the best Father's Day present yesterday.... [View all]

I'm gonna be a 1st time grand-dad in December. How can you beat that?

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I got the best Father's Day present yesterday.... [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Monday OP

Congratulations!!! chowder66 Monday #1

Ya can't! Keep us posted with pictures and all the good news! Deuxcents Monday #2

Gotta wait 'til Christmas! OAITW r.2.0 Monday #7

Well..ok. I wish a better world for your grandbaby to live a healthy and happy life 🌺 Deuxcents Monday #10

I have the same hopes for her, too! OAITW r.2.0 Monday #15

Congratulations 👏🎉 MustLoveBeagles Monday #3

Congrats! 1st look at your new Grand & the word will forever be redefined! SheltieLover Monday #4

It's kind of life changing. Or maybe, the start of the next chapter. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #6

Yes! SheltieLover Tuesday #42

Congratulations! LoisB Monday #5

Congratulations, NeverOAITW! Kid Berwyn Monday #8

Had to share with my looooong term friends here on DU. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #13

Congrats!Thru your son or your daughter? irisblue Monday #9

My son....37, the DIL is 34. Totally grounded and ready for the coming reality. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #11

Yeah, you can't beat that. GoodRaisin Monday #12

We live for these moments. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #14

They are moments that keep on giving. GoodRaisin Monday #18

Congrats! Solly Mack Monday #16

Congrats Grand-Pa. magicarpet Monday #17

Best news EVER!!! FakeNoose Monday #19

2027 will be different, for sure, OAITW r.2.0 Monday #22

congrats!!!! FHRRK1 Monday #20

Congrats I have little one coming in Dec too Tree Lady Monday #21

You got this 73YO guy beat by a lot of years! OAITW r.2.0 Monday #23

So excited for you nothing like holding Tree Lady Monday #24

That will be a special moment. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #25

How wonderful! summer_in_TX Monday #26

Fantastic!!!!! calimary Monday #27

I've been ready for 10 years. OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #29

You absolutely cannot beat that. Way to go "Pops"! George McGovern Tuesday #28

I'm wondering what I'll be refereed as. OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #30

Well, I like being Grampa. Although you and I could not possibly be THAT old! George McGovern Tuesday #31

All four of my grandchildren call me Opa. DFW Tuesday #32

I remember freaking out about diapers when my wife got pregnant with our 1st.. OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #33

Oh, yes! DFW Tuesday #34

I was amazed at how much poop a 2 YO could produce, OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #36

Recommended! H2O Man Tuesday #35

When they start communicating.... OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #38

Very cool DiverDave Tuesday #37

THAT IS A GREAT PRESENT, CONGRATS DAD! JMCKUSICK Tuesday #39

that's great! congrats. nt orleans Tuesday #40

Congratulations! So happy for you all! HeartsCanHope Tuesday #41

Congratulations, Grandpa! MIButterfly Tuesday #43

Congratulations! TomSlick Tuesday #44

that's my plan. OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #45