Celebrate National Grandparents Day

What happens at Grandma's house, stays at Grandma's house. That's my mom's philosophy anyway. It only works when the kids remember to wipe the chocolate off their chins before I pick them up, though.

Kidding aside, I consider the grandparents on both sides of the family to be the greatest gifts my children have. And this Sunday is dedicated to them.

President Jimmy Carter declared Grandparents Day a national holiday in 1978. It is always celebrated the first Sunday after  Labor Day.

And since we know gifts from the heart are coveted above all else, it's also a great time to get crafty with the kids to make something Grandma and Grandpa will treasure. Need a bit of inspiration? Grandparents.com has a variety of craft ideas as well as songs and activities for Grandparents Day.

What makes the grandparents in your life special? Submit a blog post to share their story. You also can upload a photo of your grandparents to our photo gallery!