Celebrating my awesome grandparents this weekend

Did you know that this Sunday is Grandparent’s Day?

Don’t worry if you didn’t—it’s not as well known as Mother and Father’s Day, and it's only been a couple of years that our family started celebrating it. Apparently, way back in 1970, a lady from the United States came up with the idea to set aside a day to encourage families to visit their elderly relatives. It took eight years for it to become official, but now there’s even a song—but no, I won't be singing it.

Not even to my grandparents—who would probably cover their ears if I tried. I'm a terrible singer.

But I am going to visit them again, and not because it's Grandparents Day. Mom will make a big dinner (and Grandma won't be able to stop herself from helping), while Grandpa, Dad, and I work on a new soap box racing car. Don't know what that is? Here's a picture. (If you have the Superman Duffy graphic novel Gotta Jet! there are instructions at the back on how to make one—you can order the book from the Alberta Canola Producers Commission here.)

Dad says I'm pretty lucky to have such a great relationship with my grandparents, and I agree. But I sometimes wish I'd had a chance to meet my dad's parents...they died before I was born.

Anyway, I should go—it's the last day of school this week before a fun weekend full of hanging out with my family. I can't wait!

How about you? Are you planning anything special for your Grandparent’s this Sunday?

Gotta Jet! Have a great week.

~ Chase Superman Duffy