First, from the e-mail inbox.
My lovely bride sent the following to me recently:
Why Grandmas Are SmartI was out walking with my grandson. He picked up something off of the ground and started to put it in his mouth. I took the item away from him and I asked him not to do that.
“Why” my grandson asked.
“Because it’s been on the ground; you don’t know where it’s been; it’s dirty, and probably has germs,” I replied.
At this point, my grandson looked at me with total admiration and asked, “Grandma, how do you know all this stuff?? You are so smart.”
I was thinking quickly and said to him. “All grandmas know stuff. It’s on the Grandma Test. You have to know it, or they don’t let you be a grandma.”
We walked along in silence for 2 or 3 minutes, but he was evidently pondering this new information.
“Oh, I get it! He beamed, So if you don’t pass the test you have to be the grandpa.”
“Exactly,” I replied with a big smile on my face.
Do you think she was sending me a message? Before you answer, and in my own defense, let me quickly add that we do not have a grandson.
It is a funny a story and Sylvia has a wonderful sense of humor. We both got a bit laugh out of this silly tale. We do that a lot.
Happenings
We had a visitor on Sunday and he’ll be with me again today while Sylvia is visiting her Dad. I’ve known Jon since he was a pre-teen and we always have a good time together. Today looks like a good day to spend in front of the TV watching Sci Fi flicks.
Tomorrow a High-School student and granddaughter of my good friend, Roy is coming to work on pre-calculus math. I’m looking forward to that–a lot. It has been a while since I’ve cracked the trigonometry book, but use it from time to time. I’m actually quite excited about the opportunity.
In recent days, the skies have been leaden gray. A sure sign of winter here in west Michigan. At least the grass is [mostly] green. That may change by week’s end.
Yesterday I spent a few hours fixing the color printer. The problem? The printer cable was loose on the back of the computer. Why hadn’t I secured the screws that hold it in place? Aarrrgh. Sometimes it drives me whacky!
Company has arrived.
Rebecca – No doubt, I'll be very busy. But that only makes me happy. I do enjoy being with young people and more so if I can be of help or bring some joy to their life.
Vanilla – I understand. A pastor friend of minds always says angels fly because they take themselves lightly.
Pricilla – May works here and I'll patiently wait for it. Should be good times.
Camera – Right. And you don't have to be a grandparent to enjoy such whimsy.
Shark – You are way too smart to flunk–anything!
Lin – Busy is an understatement. Yes, it is great. Gloomy now, but May is coming–eventually. 🙂
You sound busy enough these days. Wow! All those visitors. It's nice though, isn't it? Kinda mixes it up a bit.
It's gloomy here too, and cold. But no snow….yet.
har, har – I guess I'll flunk
I love the story, even though I'm not a grandmother.
Have a great week.
Grey has come to our skies too. The sun won't be back until June.
*sigh*
Enjoy your company and your complex math
I like the story, even though I am a grandpa.
Having printer issues myself. Ran the company's online check, says it's okay, but it still won't print. Growl.
Cute story. 🙂
Sounds like you will be busy with all that company! You seem like the kind of guy that young people would want to hang out with. I know I would! 😀 Have a wonderful time.
P.S. Don't feel bad about the printer. Been there, done that!! LOL