Rule 1. Show up for everything...and don't forget the napkins! 3 --
Rule 2. Grandpa, answer the call1 Babysitter needed! 7 --
Rule 3. When changing diapers, breathe through your mouth 12 --
Rule 4. Improvise and create 15 --
Rule 5. Make it happen 17 --
Rule 6. When you don't make it happen, the kids will 22 --
Rule 7. Make a dream come true 25 --
Rule 8. Zip it up (and I mean your lip)! 27 --
Rule 9. Enjoy your grandchildren, but without decree 31 --
Rule 10. Stay positive, even if it kills you 37 --
Rule 11. Do not volunteer for anything that promises to unnerve you 42 --
Rule 12. Don't take your grandson fishing if he hates to fish 45 --
Rule 13. Share your passion and be passionate about it 50 --
Rule 14. Join any and all nonsexist, nonpartisan parties 55 --
Rule 15. Don't always be so darn helpful 61 --
Rule 16. Find your identity, Grandpa, and embrace it 68 --
Rule 17. Be a hero, Grandpa, and do it your way 74 --
Rule 18. Don't be another grandma 87 --
Rule 19. Grandpa's dos and don'ts list 94 --
Rule 20. Leave it to Grandma 99 --
Rule 21. Some assembly is required 100 --
Rule 22. Grandpas are a wealth of information 107 --
Rule 23. Learn the gifts of the seven grandfathers 111 --
Rule 24. to forever: Follow these seven easy steps to grandpa perfection 113.