
Last Friday I had the treat of spending the day with my absolutely darling, but growing up way to fast, grandson, Lucas.
We decided we would go see the Peanuts movie and have lunch at Applebees. What more could a grandmother ask for?
We went to Applebees and decided to play tic, tac, toe while we waited for our order to be filled. Now Lucas is only 6, so I am in the habit of letting him win most of the time. I occasionally win a game in order to show him some strategy. To my surprise after winning two games, I watched as Lucas deliberately let me win a game and then gave me a lesson in strategy.
After we played a few more games, Lucas spied a sign on the table. He is a beginning reader and sounded out Happy Hour. The next question I wasn’t prepared for. “What is Happy Hour, MeMe”? I have to admit for about 30 seconds I was stumped for an answer and then I said to him, Lucas any hour I get to spend with you is a happy hour. Well, I was rewarded with the biggest hug and a kiss.
We went to see the Peanuts gang and I am so happy to report that in this age of hi tech movies, he was very engaged with the story and told me after the film ended that he really liked the movie.
All in all this day was like unwrapping a delicious box of chocolates and finding that they were not only delightful to look at but the box was filled with all your very best favorites.
Wishing you many happy hours,
Bernadette
Beautiful story! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thanks for reading. Hope you will join me tomorrow at the Senior Salon. Always enjoy reading your posts.
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Hello Bernadette,
I loved reading about the ‘strategies’ of cute couple. He is so handsome and how beautifully you answered his question!
I wish you and Lucas and all family a great time ahead 🙂
Love and light ❤
Anand 🙂
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What a way to kick off the holidays Bernadette. You are blessed 🙂
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About the “growing up too fast” part, yes, they do! My only grandchild is now a young man of eighteen, but I do have lovely memories like your recent one. Thanks for reminding me of some great times I had with him.
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Thanks for reading. I feel like you are becoming an old friend. What a pleasure.
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Thanks for sharing. It is a delightful slice of life and what a way to let your grandson know what happiness really means. On a different note, I find your prolific blogging to be inspiring on many levels and would love to do a Q&A on One Roof Publishing about you. If you are interested, please send your e-mail address to sharon@vandermeerbooks.com. Thanks
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❤️ I love my time with my grandchildren..making those precious memories! He’s a handsome young man Bernadette!’
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I love your version of Happy Hour – what a beautiful boy, he must make your heart sing.
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What a darling grandson you have, and what a special day with him. Since I have a six year old granddaughter (and a four year old too), it is indeed a Happy Hour when I get to spend them as you did. Love that you shared!
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What a doll! A great moment! I love your definition of happy hour, and his reaction.
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Thanks for sharing this lovely time with your grandson. I’ve been a bit steeped in melancholy lately and your post brightened my evening.
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Love your answer to his question about Happy Hour. Children seem to grow up much more quickly these days. Glad you had an enjoyable day with your grandson.
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Isn’t it lovely to build up a relationship with grandchildren. Last week my daughter and her two daughters visited me. The oldest at five were coughing in her bed a lot after pneumonia. I went up to her and lay on a madras on the flor. I held her hand and suddenly she just kissed my hand.
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Don’t you wish we all could show our love as spontaneously as our grandchildren? I hope you will link up to the Senior Salon if you have time today.
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Yes and I have already connected to two of the writers. What a great idea to put us together here. Have you sent your blogging event to the administration? If you want to I can find the link and send it. They collect all the blog events in one page
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Maria,
Thanks for your support. I don’t know how to report to the administration. Please send the link Bernadette
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Just in case you need it. I found my “Devotional Friday” in the list just today! https://dailypost.wordpress.com/blog-events-listing/
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It’s here above this Bernadette
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I remember that I sent my event 6 months ago to the administrators and as I never heard anything I thought that my event was too boring. Then today I looked and there is was !!!</em among all the others
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Excuse me I am learning how to emphasize
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This is so sweet Bernadette! I love every part of this gorgeous post! So sweet! Sorry I missed Senior Salon day!! If you ever remember me, nudge me and I will post for sure!
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Ok, don’t want to haunt people but I will definitely send you a reminder. You are a real asset to the Salon.
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He’s so grown up! What a smart, cute boy 💖
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