My son with his Obaachan (my mom)
This Sunday, September 13, 2009 is National Grandparents Day – now celebrating 30 years!
Celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day each year, National Grandparents Day was proclaimed in 1973 in West Virginia by Governor Arch Moore after a three-year campaign led by Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade. President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation in 1979, which finally recognized National Grandparents Day as a U.S. holiday. The purpose of the day is to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show for their children’s children and to help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.
My kids with their granddaddy
As a mother of three children, and having just returned from a week-long vacation where my children spent quality time with their grandparents, I am especially excited to announce The Integrated Mother’s support of this day. And I hope you will join me in recognizing the impact grandparents have made in your life, and in the lives of your children.
To celebrate the event, I’ve joined with Grandparents.com and Maria Bailey for a special event happening today on Twitter. You can join the celebration too. Here are the details:
What:
It’s the Grandparents.com/MomSelect Twitter Party!!
Date:
Today, Thursday September 10, 2009
Time:
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern
Where:
Twitter.com – use hashtag #grandparents
What:
Swap stories, share ideas and partake in fun giveaways that will make great Grandparents Day gifts! Parents, grandparents and children are welcome to join in using the hashtag #grandparents.
RSVP:
Click Here to RSVP for the event and be entered to win a e-gift card from Target.com.
See you there!
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