"These rules were simple, practical guidelines for keeping the house running smoothly, but they also taught us respect."
Hager tells us about the rules her grandparents set out whilst the grandchildren were staying at their house. These rules include "don't track in sand," and "make your bed." Ultimately, Hager concludes that these rules kept the house organized, but also instilled in them the value of having respect.
"My maternal grandparents don't have airports or schools named after them."
Although this book is partly about Hager's famous grandparents, George and Barbara Bush, it is also about her maternal grandparents Jenna and Harold Welch. Here, she points out the difference between the two sets of grandparents, as her maternal ones keep out the public spotlight. However, they nonetheless had a huge influence on the lives of their grandchildren.
"Consolation has come from sharing their words and stories with family, friends, and anyone else who will listen."
Hager tells us that she unfortunately lost her grandparents in the last few years, and for her, it had been a time of great loss. She said that the "knowledge they had long, happy lives did not make the goodbyes any less sad." That being said, she tells us that she gains a sense of consolation from remembering them and sharing their stories.
