Our 2-1/2 year old grandson Thomas stayed the night at our house on Friday.
When I was out of the room, I heard My Beloved say, “Thomas! Don’t lick the dog!” After I stopped laughing, I asked her what happened. She said one of our dogs had licked him. Of course! It would be the polite thing to do and completely logical to him that he should return the favor!
When My Beloved opened the car door so Thomas could climb into his car seat, I heard her say, “Need some help, Thomas?” I turned around to see he’d put head was where his behind belonged in the seat and his backside stuck straight up where his head was supposed to be!
We took him for a ride to see Christmas lights and mentioned we’d have hot cocoa when we returned home. He said, “Coo Coo?” I replied, “No, cocoa.” Then that train-loving little tyke asked, “Choo-choo?” I tried only partly successfully to keep from cracking up as I patiently repeated, “No, Cocoa!” Next time I’ll tell him we’re having hot chocolate instead.
When we asked him why he took off his Spiderman slippers, he replied, “Spiderman tickled me.”
We had bacon and homemade waffles for breakfast. I looked up to see he’d taken a slice of bacon, placed it in a U-shape between his thumb and fore-finger, and was opening and closing the “mouth” he’d created with his hand. Without missing a beat “My Beloved” looked at him and said, “You better eat that Bacon Monster before it gets you!” Thomas laughed and chomped on the piece of bacon.
I’m trying to recall what we did for entertainment before our grandsons came along…
With Love,
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
I love the things kids say and do!
Diana xo
They can certainly be very entertaining!
Russ xo
Our little ones open our eyes to new delights. 😀 😀 😀
They do, indeed.
they are endless entertainment and a reminder that we are alive )
They certainly remind me to BE alive, always curious and looking at life as an awesome adventure comprised of amazing miracles.
I am so glad that you’re writing down this adorableness! So important to perserve these memories 🙂
Me too. We’re also trying to get plenty of photos and videos.
Awww, what a cutie pie. If only our mind could be that innocent.
Innocence is indeed wonderful so long as one has many loving adults who are looking out for his best interests, safety, and well-being, as he does.
I am glad to hear that you are being entertained by family this Christmas. Thomas sounds delightful. I especially enjoyed Spiderman tickling him. These little notes will be great treasures to read when he is all grown up.
It will be fun to see his reaction to reading about his childhood antics when he becomes an adult. I hope I’m around to see it.
Don’t they bring you joy and laughter. Priceless! 🙂
Priceless indeed.
So sweet! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I’m glad you liked it, Gina. He is an amazing blessing in our life.
Your last line captures it all, Russ!
Thank you, Koji. I agree.