The traditional notion of grandparents being doting, indulgent, and slightly old-fashioned is getting a refresh in 2024. Meet the "GrX" – a new breed of grandparents who are redefining what it means to be a grandparent. These seasoned cat-lovers are now welcoming a new bird into their family – literally. With a dash of youthful energy, a pinch of tech-savviness, and a whole lot of love, GrX grandparents are shaking up parenting norms and showing the world that age is just a number.

"Oh, look, dear! A new bird has moved in!" she exclaimed.

It was Barnaby. But Barnaby had died in 2019.