thank you for your response - yes, i do enjoy being a grandmother. I had to wait a loooooong time. It is my first grandchild and I am 72. I think the idea of gift card or cash is a good one - but for later years, maybe about 7 or 8 yrs. How can you go wrong with a water table, push toys, blocks, books, and the like?!!. No 2 year old is going to grasp the concept of cash and his parents both have very high powered six figure incomes and my little cash gifts would feel insignificant. I want him to remember grandma gave him a kite, or sandbox toys, or some such that I can watch him enjoy. I may sound like I am resistant to suggestions - I''m not - I take it all under consideration. This is my first experience with PsychCentralForums and I am so appreciative for the feedback.