Don't let that blank sheet of paper intimidate you. Here's a model that
you can rework to suit your situation:
Grandma and Grandpa now live in a house that is very far from the town
in which you live. We'll still see each other as often as we can, but
sometimes the wait will be just a little bit longer.
One way for us to visit is by telephoning. Another is by our writing
letters to you that Mom or Dad will read aloud to you. I'll start my
writing to you by telling a little about Grandmas and Grandpas.
Grandmas and Grandpas are older than mothers and fathers. They
usually have gray hair or white hair. Sometimes, Grandpas have no hair
at all, but that's all right because Grandpas don't need to use a comb and
hair brush every morning.
Grandmas and Grandpas like to take grandchildren to the zoo to see the
elephants and the deer and the monkeys. They also like to take
grandchildren to the park to ride on the merry-go-round, and to the lake
to throw bread to the ducks and the geese and the swans.
On the way home from the zoo or the park, Grandmas and Grandpas
take grandchildren to the bakery. There, they stand at the counter and
smell the fresh bread, and buy cookies and cakes for desserts.
Grandmas and Grandpas like to play games with grandchildren, listen to
grandchildren tell what happened in the park and at school, and answer
questions. They especially like to read stories to grandchildren from big
books with lots of pictures.
Grandmas and Grandpas like to hold grandchildren in their laps and hug
them. Grandpas also like to shake hands, or pat grandchildren on their
heads. That is a little bit about Grandmas and Grandpas and
Grandchildren.