During the recent visit from our son Brian and his family I gave my 3-year-old grandson Zachary a couple of Graham crackers. I didn’t want him to have too many so I intentionally gave to him a couple of the ones that were already broken into squares. That way he could have two.
Zach ate them and asked if he could have more.
Me: “I’ll give you one more, but only if you promise not to ask for any more after that.”
Zach: “Okay.”
I handed another square to him. He didn’t take it.
Zach: “A rectangle, please.”
My Beloved and I exchanged looks of awe. The three-year old had just outsmarted his Grandpa. Again. (Sigh.)
He got the twice-as-large rectangle. I got yet another dose of humility.
With Love,
Russ
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haha love it Russ! ❤
Diana xo
I’m delighted to hear it, Diana.
Russ xo
A smart little one
Too smart for this old man.
Russ
Ha Ha…he outsmarted you! Don’t the squares break in half? 😉
Rub it in, Mrs P! I thought about breaking the squares into rectangles only after the incident, but in truth, if I’d thought of it at the time, I likely couldn’t have brought myself to do it (though I’d have liked to see the look on his face if I had.)
Russ
Your way was a much better way…I am sure he felt like a real hot shot after that. 😀
I need to remember his way of thinking Russ.
LOL! It is expansive.
Russ
My kind of kid. Love this heartwarming story. Thanks for sharing Russ!
Thank you for your kind comment, tunisiajolyn84.
Russ
You’re welcome. 🙂
that is so funny, he showed you who was clearly in charge! )
Clearly!
Russ
Very smart, Grand pa… watch out! 🙂
And to think there are now FIVE of them. If my grandkids ever decide to gang up on me, I’ll have no chance at all!
Russ
Haha, I know that when they are older, they will love you even more and be gentle with you, I can imagine. Once the cheeky phase is over. 🙂 Knowing you have a great sense of humour it is fun teasing you … I guess. I am sure you are looking forward to spending time with them all, whenever you can!
I do indeed, Ute. I plan to play the “decrepit old man” card if they gang up on me. ;-D!
Russ
haha….. 🙂
My son is 3 and I am amazed daily at what his mind comes up with. Great story, glad I stumbled across it!
Thank you for your kind comment. May you always feel welcome here.
Russ