I didn't have any grandparents. There were assorted elderly aunts whom I met a few times, but everyone was scattered around the country. My only memory is that they would send very practical pjs for christmas. Sad now that I look back, but I didn't know any different so I guess it was ok.
Sadder still is that my own kids didn't really have grands growing up. My parents died long before we had kids, and DH's father/stepmother have little interest in kids. Though they live only a 4 hour drive or shorter train ride away, they're always "too busy" and when we could arrange a visit to them once or twice a year it seemed that the kids were an inconvenience, especially with "all that stuff". (Porta crib, high chair, stroller, toys, diaper bag... ). They would generally arrange a zoo trip or musical, but usually it was adult activities, such as dinners with lots of adult guests, or art museums.
Now we have two grand babies whom the great grands have never even met. There has been no communication with the great grand stepmother (not so with her own baby grandson on the other side of the country). 95 y/o great grandfather says he would like to visit, but it's never convenient for him, and for all of us to visit them would be a huge imposition.
Sooooooo....knowing all of that, we see our grands at least weekly. DH and the 18 month old (the one who was born a 2 lb preemie ) have an amazing connection. I wish it weren't such a cliche, but the two really light up when they see each other. They play, DH reads, they "play" the piano together, etc. the younger one doesn't do much yet, and is just starting to smile and connect. I look forward to walks around the lake to feed the ducks and trips to playgrounds, Disney on ice, etc. we did try a few musicals, but older grandson was so excited he kept squealing with delight, and we had to go out to the lobby. But we will try again when they're a little older!