Sometimes I Think I'm Not

Sunday I drove to Shady Grove Metro, about 40 minutes from here to meet my daughter Cathy and pick up my 4 yr going on 18yr old grandson, JR. He was so funny on the way home..... "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 gauges.... you have too many Gramps" he had counted and was referring to the Jeeps gauges. Then he wanted to know where my gas tank was, so I told him and then he came out with.... "how about those gas prices" What the hell.... I'm glad hes aware... it'll make it easier for his Mom NEXT WEEK when he gets his license.Then there was the off the cuff remark... "just so you know, I don't need training wheels anymore"he was crackin me up. We got here, he helped Steve fill the bird feeders.... fed Dash, was very intrigued by the cat door.... we ate dinner had ice cream and got ready for bed. Almost off to sleep and he calls out Gramps.... "yes JR" ....... I Love You Guys. What a terrific day. Well it's Tuesday now and after sleeping yesterday till almost 11am.... he's got his energy back. This morning he was up on his own by 7:15. Decided he needed to sit with me and help update our website and then it was breakfast time. He was a little unsure of scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla until I told him that's what Doc eats in the morning, then he couldn't eat them fast enough. A few yrs ago Steve's Uncle Karl made JR a John Deere Chair. It's finally getting used... I mean REALLY used. He has to sit in it always. It's his dinner chair, his TV chair, his coloring chair. This morning he informed me he loved his Grandma Dean, because she's the one who gave us the table he now claims as his own. It's your standard plastic/metal computer table. It adjusts it's height and because it has gadgets.... He LOVES IT. I forgot just how interesting conversations could be until I sat and recorded my discussion with him while he ate his breakfast.

JR: I like trains... they're loud when they blow their whistle. Did you know I can blow bubbles?

ME: Yes I did.

JR: I blew them on those noisy people outside.

ME: WHAT PEOPLE?

JR: Dash chased the kitty.... I'm not sure if he's hungry so I gave him a bone.

ME: Dash needs to not chase the cats.

JR: Why is the cat all wet Gramps?

ME: I don't know JR, why IS the cat all wet and soapy?

JR: Do the cats fall off the roof?

ME: No, cats have good balance.

JR: I was riding my bike and ran over the cats tail.... he didn't like it.

ME: I don't suppose he did... did you say you were sorry?

JR: He was gone, so I couldn't.

JR: I don't like my eggs like this... they're not like Pop Pop makes them.

ME: Eat your breakfast.

JR: Do you like Pop Pops eggs?

ME: Never had them, but I'm sure they're great.

JR: Where is Doc?

ME: I told you earlier, Doc went to work.

JR: Did he ride the train again?

ME: Yes, he rode the train.

JR: When is he coming home.

ME: He'll be home this evening.

JR: Look Dash has a bone. Can I feed him his food.

ME: Dash has food. You can feed him this evening.

JR: Can we go to the store today and get more bubbles.

ME: Why do we need more bubbles?

JR: I chased the cat out the the window and he's on top of the roof he is.

ME: Why did you chase the cat?

JR: Can I play on the puter with you?

ME: Eat your breakfast.

JR: Sometimes I think I am playing on the puter and Sometimes I think I'm not. Do you have a booboo?

ME: Yes, don't touch it.

JR: What is this for?

ME: That's a mouse.

JR: Look at it move.......

LOL. and it's only 9am.