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How many times can a 4 year old say "Nanna" in five minutes?

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Katek Thu 21-Sept-17 10:46:02

Think the answer is probably around 100! Dgs 2 is at home today with a cough, pale face and runny nose but is still talking at Olympic level! He's prefaced every comment to me with "Nanna". I've just given him a snack and half an hour's tv (Mickey Mouse's Clubhouse!) to rest my ears. Perhaps it's the Calpol........

MissAdventure Thu 21-Sept-17 10:58:42

I read in a magazine recently about a child that kept calling his Nan from upstairs in bed.
Nan got exasperated and said "I swear, if I hear that word "Nan" again...!"
All went quiet until some time later when a little voice
"Mrs Jones, Mrs Jones!"

Katek Thu 21-Sept-17 11:25:19

That's brilliant-love it! Currently I can't even go to the loo without him standing outside talking!

Smithy Thu 21-Sept-17 13:19:00

With my grand daughter it's Grandma. Every sentence. Wouldn't have it any other way though.

Nannyto2 Fri 22-Sept-17 12:33:13

I am a retired nursery nurse (30 years) my name would be called more than any other of the many staff.
On really bad days, I would look sternly at the children and tell them that I was changing my name to 'Triantiwantigontalope', thing is I couldn't hold my stern expression, and we would all end up laughing.
My DGC no longer call me Nanny, but "Naaaaaaan" and constantly too!!

Cherrytree59 Fri 22-Sept-17 14:39:47

I'm am also on demand x2 DGS
Gan (gran) play with me
Gan I need a wee (asked him 2mins ago if need one)
Gan I'm hungry (Only just had lunch)
Gan want to play with the cats
(actually means want to run cats ragged round garden)
Gan I want to watch Bing (even though my brother hates it)
And on and on .......
Love 'em grin to bits

Everthankful Fri 22-Sept-17 21:47:01

Ah, but think ahead to when their lives are so busy that they no longer shout for you, you will just wish you could hear them once more. love and treasure every minute with them while they are little and you are still at the centre of their lives. But having said that, my older grandkids still fling the door open and shout, Nana, Nana, Nana! I need - a costume sewing, or something for the fete, or help with this school project, or seeking refuge from a scolding parent, knowing I will spoil them and provide a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on.

Cherrytree59 Fri 22-Sept-17 21:54:47

Everthankful your name sums up how I feel about my GC smile

Alima Fri 22-Sept-17 22:28:28

Our DGS is 5 and a bit now. For years he has managed to fit a "Nana" in to every sentence and he does chat a lot! Love listening to him, because he has spent a lot of time with us he often prattles on sounding like a little old man. Another sound I want to bottle is him hurtling down the garden or anywhere else shouting " Grandaaad" at the top of his voice. We are so lucky.

Heather23 Sat 23-Sept-17 09:27:50

So resonate with all these comments. My little darling GS can only string three or four words together so far but will often just say "Nanna" and then I wait for some pearl of wisdom to drop from his lips and he just says "Nanna" again - it's all in the intonation isn't it! I guess they learn early on that this gets our attention as (so far) I always reply, "Yes Jack?" and I count my blessings every time that I am here to receive his attention and affection.

sluttygran Sat 23-Sept-17 09:45:34

It's music to my ears, though it's 'Nanna' every five seconds.
The other day, DGD gave me one of her melting big-blue-eyes looks and said "You are the bestest Nanna in the world!"
What could I do but reach out for a hug, at which point she said "Gerrof me, I too hot!"

Sheilasue Sat 23-Sept-17 09:46:14

Miss those young days. My gd is now nearly 17 when I remind her of things she said when she was little she says 'so embarrising'.

meandashy Sat 23-Sept-17 09:47:49

I tell my wee one (who's been here all week poorly too) I'm changing my name from 'grandma '!!
I wouldn't change her for all the tea in China either, despite a challenging week!

SillyNanny321 Sat 23-Sept-17 09:48:32

Nothing better than my DGS calling Nanny come & play please? My DGD sings Nan Nan Nan Nan. Love them both sooo much!

Nanny2654 Sat 23-Sept-17 10:11:36

I have 5 yr old twin grandchildren and whenever they are with me it's 'granny.......' granny....... granny....... but they are moving to New Zealand soon and I am soooooooo going to miss 'granny......'!

EEJit Sat 23-Sept-17 10:13:01

With one of our DGD's it was always "Excuse me" even if she wasn't interrupting anyone.

Gilliannorton Sat 23-Sept-17 10:13:17

My little grandson has only just began to talk. I cannot think of a nicer sound when he says nana. It sends tingle up and down my spine.

Coconut Sat 23-Sept-17 10:27:01

.....but it's the best name I have ever been called !

Ufton123 Sat 23-Sept-17 11:05:47

It was the day my 9 year old Grandson shouted "are you listening Grandmama" I realised it was all going over my head and I had stoped listening to......... granma granma we all Curled up laughing . one of many beautiful memories I have with my now teen age grand children.

goldengirl Sat 23-Sept-17 11:11:42

'Grandad' is the most popular word to yell in our house from all 7 of the GC. He is the fount of all knowledge; with whacky ideas.........Then it's 'Grandma' for food, wiping bums, drinks, putting on shoes........I'm sure you can get the picture wink

sarahellenwhitney Sat 23-Sept-17 11:55:54

How many of us with dgc living the other side of the world would love the chance to hear the 'nan' word other than by courtesy of the internet.
Our little ones are not little ones for long so make the most of it before they fly our nests.

Funnygran Sat 23-Sept-17 12:10:24

Yesterday three year old grandson put his arms round me and gave me a big cuddle and kiss followed by 'Granny would you like to play trains with me'. Which I obviously did!

lesley4357 Sat 23-Sept-17 12:36:27

My 5yo gd manages to slip 'grandma ' into every sentence. Never realised how much until neighbour said she knew when she was here cos all she could hear in garden was 'grandma can you/will you .... ' !

Sar53 Sat 23-Sept-17 12:55:54

I love it when my youngest granddaughter, two next month, kisses the phone when we are on Facetime and says Nanny, nanny. We don't live close to them and I
love to see her smiling face when she sees me on the screen.

Maidmarion Sat 23-Sept-17 13:31:09

If only .... Mine live five thousand miles away ... ?