Here are some funnies from 20-month-old Melanie when we spent part of last Saturday together (If you know Melanie, these will make you smile more than if not, I think):
At breakfast: Before starting in on her pancakes, the request comes, “Read a poem.” (This has been done in the past when just Melanie and I share the breakfast table.) I ask her, “What poem would you like?” Her answer: “Little Orphant Annie” (James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier Poet) (I think when she’s old enough to really understand all the words–right now, I’m pretty sure the rhythm is the hook–I’ll have to set this one aside. Too scary!)
At the zoo: We were rounding the part of the African exhibit where the next thing we would see was the hyena. Having been told this by the Grandparents, Melanie was ready when the lady next to her, looking at the mammal with her little boy, asked him, “What is that?” Without missing a beat, Melanie answered, “Hyena.” I think the lady was surprised.
At home: Gramma is getting lunch things put on the table. Seeing this, Melanie asks, “Are you ready to eat, Guys?” The Grandparents look at each other and can’t help but laugh.
Later at home: Playing with the Fisher-Price barn animals, walking the dog down the arm of the couch to the floor, Melanie explains, “The dog is scampering down the couch.”
Did I mention we enjoy being grandparents?
smile. this warms my heart
I’m glad you’re writing these things down! Andrew’s new phrase recently is “That’s smokin’ hot!” cracks me up everytime!
Grandchildren are so great at teaching us that life is not as boring and serious as we seem to think. Thanks for writing this, Amy!
Nancy–your turn will come.
Becky–Oh, yes..be sure to write those things down! Your kids will enjoy them in years to come!
Jim–I know your grandchildren are a joy to you–and, yes, they do teach us..thanks for the reminder!
I, too have started to make a list of my grandson’s sayings (aka “Ethanisms”). Here are two from the list:
While trying to open a folding chair that wasn’t cooperating, “I need my help, I need my help!”
Response to a question by grandpa, “No, I’m all out of hugs for today, oh, OK!”
I still hold to the fact Mel’s the smartest 1 & 1/2 year old I know!