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Posted by maureen
December 12, 2006 |
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What are our greatest assets and some of our most wonderful and beguiling gifts, that enrich our lives and make our world a better place? They are our Grandchildren. What we tend to forget is how important they are to Grandparents. Grandparents as a whole suffer from crusty build up. It starts when our own children leave home and it gradually accumulates over the years. Eventually, it actually clouds our views, dulls our sense of humor and closes our eyes to so many things that children can see so clearly and instinctively know:
- They are naturally inquisitive. They really want to know all about those ear and nose hairs. Why are they there and how did you get them? They even know that it’s best to ask these types of questions in front of a crowd. Never put a pack of Depends in your grocery cart when you’re out shopping with them
- They have an inbuilt fashion sense that is totally individual. They know that old Batman suit, complete with cereal stain and mask, is right for just about any place you might want to go (school conferences, Dr’s visits and group pictures) and goes perfectly with shoes that are worn on the wrong feet. (Now you can’t tell if Batman is coming or going) Such a fashion statement!
- Certain words are hilarious. They all center on bodily functions and are best accompanied by loud vulgar noises. You find that although this is lost during the teenage years it makes a triumphant return for the male when he reaches his twenties and remains there for the rest of his life…pull my finger junior!
- They are kind to animals. This of course includes bugs, worms, rodents and the like and the will share their bed with them and yours too!!
- Talking is a skill that should be used as often as possible. It doesn’t matter if you have repeated the same things or posed the question “Why” a hundred times, that’s no reason to quit. And remember that once you see mommy’s eyes rolling in the back of her head, it’s time to move to daddy. A fresh pair of ears always works wonders.
- Mealtimes are fun. Peas can be put into all sorts of places that grown ups never think off (the nose comes to mind), and macaroni is great when worn. Most vegetables make great ammunition and corn has a great scatter effect. Ice cream and cake however have holy powers and are to be treated with reverence, eaten to the very last bit
- Helen of Troy’s face launched a thousand ships and daddies girl can get just about anything she wants by flashing those big blue eyes and long eyelashes.
- Most things in life can pass as toys. A cardboard box, saucepan lids, cushions, bedcovers, mummies make up and best of all, dad’s power tools
- Love thy brothers and sisters. It’s not necessary to be obvious about this. You can still beat the heck out of your brother knowing that, in your heart you love them. And it’s o.k. to blame them for something you did. You’re pretty sure that dad said it builds character.
- Water in a bath tub is an enemy but water out of a hose is a friend …a friend that will turn dirt into mud, flood the neighbors yard and put hundreds of dollars on the water bill.
Holy demolition Batman! It’s time to visit Grandma and Grandpa again.
Comments
This is great! Thanks for the smiles.
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