Only Grandmas Will Understand These 21 Laugh-Out-Loud Moments with the Grandkids

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When you’re a grandma, you start to notice that some things only other grandmas truly understand—especially the silly, sweet, or surprising things grandkids say and do.

To celebrate the laughter, love, and special bond we share, I’ve gathered 21 funny and heartwarming stories from real grandmas just like us.

Each one is based on a true moment that will make you smile, laugh, or say, “Yep, that’s happened to me too!”

How many can you relate to?

The Sticker Ambush

One quiet afternoon, I dozed off in my recliner while babysitting. When I woke up, I was covered head to toe in colorful stickers – smiley faces, dinosaurs, glitter stars – even one on my nose that said “Nice Job!” My grandkids proudly declared me the “World’s Best Napper.” I wore those stickers to the grocery store without realizing it. No regrets.

The Mismatched Shoes

Rushing out the door to pick up my granddaughter, I slipped on my shoes in a hurry. Only when I got to the school did I realize I was wearing one sneaker and one house slipper. Her teacher noticed, smiled, and whispered, “That’s how you know she’s a real grandma.” It’s now our inside joke every time I pick her up.

The Marshmallow Mayhem

We tried making s’mores indoors using the microwave. Let’s just say marshmallows expand way more than I thought. One puffed up so big it exploded with a “pop!” and painted the microwave door. We laughed so hard, and the kids now refer to it as “The Great Marshmallow Incident of Nana’s Kitchen.”

The Birthday Card Mix-Up

I meant to send my grandson a birthday card with $10 tucked inside. Instead, I accidentally mailed him the grocery list I’d written on the back of a used envelope. He called to thank me and said, “Thanks for the thoughtful message about eggs and toilet paper, Grandma!” We had a good laugh – and I mailed a replacement card… this time with $20.

The “Alexa” Confusion

My grandkids gave me a smart speaker and said I could ask it anything. So I shouted, “Alexa, turn up the TV!” But I was holding the remote the entire time. Later, I tried to ask Alexa how to make meatloaf – and she started playing a heavy metal band called Meat Loaf instead. Let’s just say, I learned a lot that day.

The “Bluetooth Tooth” Incident

I was trying to connect my phone to Bluetooth, but I kept calling it my “blue tooth.” My grandson laughed and said, “Grandma, it’s not dental!” For a week, the whole family called me “Blue Tooth Grandma.” I still don’t know if I ever connected that thing, but at least I got a new nickname.

The Mysterious Button

While babysitting, I noticed a strange button on one of the grandkids’ toys. I pressed it, and suddenly the toy started singing “Baby Shark” at full volume… on loop. I couldn’t figure out how to turn it off, so I stuck it in the freezer for some peace and quiet. It worked. Temporarily.

The Fancy Dinner

I decided to host a “fancy” dinner night for the grandkids. I lit candles, played classical music, and served mac and cheese on my nicest plates. My grandson wore a Batman cape, and my granddaughter brought her stuffed animals as her plus-ones. It was the most elegant box of mac and cheese I’ve ever served.

The Voice Memo Surprise

I tried to record a voice memo to remind myself to pick up milk. Instead, I accidentally sent it to the entire family group chat. My reminder included me singing “Pick up the milk, pick up the milk” to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” Now it’s a family ringtone.

The Popcorn Catastrophe

Movie night with the grandkids is a sacred tradition. But one time, I set the popcorn timer wrong and filled the kitchen with smoke. The fire alarm went off, the dog barked, and the kids started yelling, “Abort mission!” We ended up having peanut butter sandwiches while watching cartoons. Still one of our favorite nights ever.

The “Silent” Toy

I bought a toy that claimed it made “soothing nature sounds.” Turns out, it had a hidden setting called “Jungle Jam” that blared animal noises at full blast. It started roaring mid-naptime, woke up the baby, and scared the dog into hiding. I now test all toys before bringing them into the house. Lesson learned!

The Pajama Mix-Up

One afternoon, I ran out to grab the mail, thinking I was still in my regular clothes. It wasn’t until a neighbor waved and said, “Love the bunnies!” that I realized I was wearing my flannel bunny pajamas and slippers with pom-poms. The grandkids thought it was hilarious. I told them I was starting a new fashion trend.

The Ice Cream Bribe

My granddaughter wouldn’t eat her veggies, so I whispered, “If you eat just three bites, we’ll have ice cream.” She nodded… then screamed, “GRANDMA SAID ICE CREAM IF I EAT THREE BROCCOLIS!” at the top of her lungs. Suddenly, all four grandkids were demanding broccoli and bargaining like little lawyers.

The Remote Control Mystery

For a whole week, the TV would randomly change channels by itself. I thought we had a ghost—or worse, a broken remote. Turns out, my youngest grandson had tucked a second remote under the couch and was pranking me from across the room. He called it “Operation Confuse Nana.” I called it genius.

The “Almost” Pet Turtle

My grandson came running in with something cupped in his hands, yelling, “Grandma, can we keep it?” I expected a bug… maybe a frog. It was a rock. A plain ol’ rock he’d named Sheldon. We made a “bed” for it in a shoebox and even fed it lettuce. Sheldon still lives on my porch—and yes, I say goodnight to him.

The Bubble Trouble

I thought I’d surprise the grandkids by adding bubbles to their bath—just a tiny extra squirt for fun. Five minutes later, the bubbles had overflowed the tub and were creeping down the hallway like a fluffy avalanche. The kids cheered like it was the best day of their lives. I spent the next hour scooping suds with a spaghetti strainer.

The Loudspeaker Lesson

I tried using voice-to-text on my phone for the first time. I thought it would just send a message quietly, but instead, it read my entire grocery list out loud—on speaker—in the middle of church. “GRAPES. MILK. TOILET PAPER. EXTRA FIBER CEREAL.” My grandson whispered, “Grandma, your phone just confessed to everyone.”

The Magic Word Mix-Up

We were playing pretend and my grandson told me the “magic password” to open the treasure chest. I couldn’t remember it an hour later when he wanted to continue the game. I tried, “Open Sesame?” “Abracadabra?” “Grandma’s tired?” He shook his head and said, “No, Grandma—it was Fart Lightning!” Of course it was.

The Invisible Ink

My granddaughter showed me her “invisible ink” marker set. I thought it was cute—until I realized she’d used it to draw mustaches on all our family portraits. They only showed up under a special light, and she saved the big reveal for when guests came over. Uncle Mike still has no idea he’s been rocking a neon green beard since Easter.

The Dinosaur Debate

My grandson told me T-Rex was the coolest dinosaur. I told him Stegosaurus was way cooler because of the plates on its back. He looked at me with great seriousness and said, “Grandma, that’s just your opinion… and it’s wrong.” We’ve had an ongoing dinosaur debate ever since. I now own a “Team Stego” coffee mug.

The Lost Glasses Saga

I spent an entire afternoon looking for my glasses, turning the house upside down. I even had the grandkids join the search party. The glasses were finally found where I least expected – on top of my own head. The kids had a good laugh, and since then, it’s been the first place we look.

How many of these made you smile? I sure got a big laugh out of them and hope you did, too. Being a grandma really is the best, isn’t it?

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