I got the best Father's Day present yesterday....

[OAITW r.2.0]

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

[chowder66]

1. Congratulations!!!

[Deuxcents]

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

[OAITW r.2.0]

7. Gotta wait 'til Christmas!

That's the rules!

[Deuxcents]

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

[OAITW r.2.0]

15. I have the same hopes for her, too!

[MustLoveBeagles]

3. Congratulations 👏🎉

[SheltieLover]

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

[OAITW r.2.0]

6. It's kind of life changing. Or maybe, the start of the next chapter.

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Son becomes a Dad, I become a Grand-Dad. Pretty awesome thing.

[SheltieLover]

42. Yes!

A miracle, really!

Enjoy the journey!

[LoisB]

5. Congratulations!

[Kid Berwyn]

8. Congratulations, NeverOAITW!

The world just became a better place.

Thank you for sharing your great news, P!

[OAITW r.2.0]

13. Had to share with my looooong term friends here on DU.

You, my friend, is one of them!.

[irisblue]

9. Congrats!Thru your son or your daughter?

[OAITW r.2.0]

11. My son....37, the DIL is 34. Totally grounded and ready for the coming reality.

[GoodRaisin]

12. Yeah, you can't beat that.

Very happy for you. It’s a great ride.

[OAITW r.2.0]

14. We live for these moments.

IMHO. I wish my late ex-wife could have have experienced it.

[GoodRaisin]

18. They are moments that keep on giving.

My first grandchild is 13 now. She called me today wanting me to come pick her up tomorrow. Me and her have 13 years of moments now. But I know what you mean. Congrats.

[Solly Mack]

16. Congrats!

[magicarpet]

17. Congrats Grand-Pa.

Lots of wooden block walls and Lego projects in your near future.

[FakeNoose]

19. Best news EVER!!!

You're going to love it!

[OAITW r.2.0]

22. 2027 will be different, for sure,

[FHRRK1]

20. congrats!!!!

[Tree Lady]

21. Congrats I have little one coming in Dec too

A baby girl by my grand daughter so I am great gramma! And at 70! We all had kids young.

[OAITW r.2.0]

23. You got this 73YO guy beat by a lot of years!

On edit: generational advancement, speaking.

[Tree Lady]

24. So excited for you nothing like holding

A tiny little innocent baby to melt away some of the dirt in this world.

[OAITW r.2.0]

25. That will be a special moment.

A transcending moment for me, I think.

[summer_in_TX]

26. How wonderful!

Nothing like grandchildren!

I am not normally excitable, but when our first arrived, I was surprised by my reaction. Over the moon.

[calimary]

27. Fantastic!!!!!

Congratulations! You’re gonna LOVE it!!!

[OAITW r.2.0]

29. I've been ready for 10 years.

But I don't count.

[George McGovern]

28. You absolutely cannot beat that. Way to go "Pops"!

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30. I'm wondering what I'll be refereed as.

Not up to me, I think.

[George McGovern]

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

[DFW]

32. All four of my grandchildren call me Opa.

My grandfather used to love visits from us, but especially when our young girls were along. He was beaming when we went over to the USA to celebrate his 100th birthday. His great-grandchildren were the joy of his existence. I only wish my parents could have met theirs.

And beware the metamorphosis! My mom used to marvel at how our daughters transformed from “blobs” into some very feminine humans. It happens quicker than you think could ever be possible—for the grandparents, that is. For the parents, the transformation can’t come soon enough. We almost demanded that the day the last diaper was used in our house should be declared a world-wide holiday.

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33. I remember freaking out about diapers when my wife got pregnant with our 1st..

Then I had 2 in diapers at the same time. You adapt.

[DFW]

34. Oh, yes!

Either you adapt or…….nope, in this case, there is no “or”

[OAITW r.2.0]

36. I was amazed at how much poop a 2 YO could produce,

Thank god you start with 2 month olds.

[H2O Man]

35. Recommended!

That is great! I'm happy for you.

I was able to hang out with my four children, one son-in-law, and two little grandchildren (grandson, 3, and granddaught, 20 months). It is a wonderful time of life. My daughter, spouse, and daughter live in Europe, so it is good to see them. My grandson asked me, "Why are you the grandpa?" He finds my age beyond comprehension yet hilarious, finding it hard to believe I was once his age.

[OAITW r.2.0]

38. When they start communicating....

that;s when it gets interesting.

[DiverDave]

37. Very cool

Congratulations

[JMCKUSICK]

39. THAT IS A GREAT PRESENT, CONGRATS DAD!

[orleans]

40. that's great! congrats. nt

[HeartsCanHope]

41. Congratulations! So happy for you all!

[MIButterfly]

43. Congratulations, Grandpa!

What awesome news! Thank you for sharing it with us. I wish you and the parents-to-be all the best.

Hurry December!

[TomSlick]

44. Congratulations!

Grandchildren are great. You get to spoil them and then let the parents deal with the mess you've created.

[OAITW r.2.0]

45. that's my plan.