Always remember that the baby is not your child. Ask the parents first and just love the baby. This being said, I told my kids when the grand kids started coming that we were going to get the "Grandma job discription" down pat right away. My job as Grandma was hugs, kisses, playtime, cookies and story books. Their job as parents was 2 am feedings, screaming babies, diapers, teething, time outs and teenagers. It has worked out very well!