What a wonderful list. Thank you! A couple of thoughts: I think grandparents love grandkids because they finally realize how precious and limited life is. So,

What a wonderful list. Thank you! A couple of thoughts: I think grandparents love grandkids because they finally realize how precious and limited life is. So, they love now more than they've ever loved, and in return they receive love back. It's a shame more parents don't realize it until their kids are fully grown. One lesson missing: negotiate like your life depends on it. Kids, especially toddlers, are the most ruthless, sociopathic negotiators. They're infinitely attentive. They will adjust their demands in real time if they don't think they think that they're losing out. They will use every tool at their disposal.