That's where we were, or at least two of my grandchildren (and not even the ones in the pics). I was sitting on the front porch steps, minding them on this hot summer afternoon.
Toys had been abandoned. It was too hot. I was thinking of filling up the baby pool, but decided to let them rest on the blanket for a bit. At first they wiggled around, each claiming there was not enough room, but soon they settled down and stared up at the leaves overhead.
Jazzy is 41/2
Nathan is 21/2
Nathan: Jazzy, why are the leaves moving?
Jazzy: They're dancing.
Nathan: Do clouds fall down?
Jazzy: No. They're glued to the sky.
Nathan: How come?
Jazzy: I don't know.
Nathan, turning over on his tummy: Is that a bug, Jazzy?
Jazzy, focusing on a spider web in the grass: I'm not inter-es-ting, right now.
Wise Grandma: Yes, Nathan that's an ant. Listen, children, the birds are singing.
Both children stop for a minute and listen.
Nathan: No Grandma, they aren't singing. I don't hear the words.
Phthhhhh!
Wise Grandma: You say, "excuse-me" Nathan.
Nathan giggling: Jazzy, Jazzy, I f*rt!
Jazzy, still engrossed in the spider web: I'm not inter-es-ting!!!
Wise Grandma (prompting little grandson): Nathan, you say "excuse-me"
Nathan: Excuse me.
Jazzy looking at me with the knowing eyes of a 4-year-old: Grandma, nice ladies say "bless you!"
I could not stop myself from laughing out loud. And next time I hear someone f*rt, I will remember to say "bless you!"
22 comments:
Out of the mouths of babes! I love this post...love, love, love it!
Thanks for sharing the wisdom and of course the smiles. Who doesn't need more smiles these days. Continue to enjoy every precious moment.
I filled up the kiddie pool agaain today...my 10-year old granddaughter and 3 year-old grandson and I enjoyed it immensely. Splish splash...and lots of laughter and memories.
Love the loving.
P.S. You should write a book!!
Hugs and smiles,
Jackie
Oh, Wendy, those are priceless. It's been good to see your name pop up on my blog...I'm trying to get back in the groove.
Is it hot where you are, like it's been in the States. Florida is actually cooler than many of the other states, but we still have our heat.
Oh that's just adorable. Frank's aunt used to say that girls don't fart.. they have tiny blessed events.. so "Bless you" would be right on the mark.
Oh, that is so adorable. Out of the mouths of babes, huh? I'm so looking forward to some grandchildren, but, alas, there are none on the horizon yet.
Mary
What a fun story Wendy. There is nothing quite like little boys--they certainly have very definite opinions on protocol. Thanks for giving me a giggle.
That little post was PRICELESS! Loved it.
I just love to listen in to conversations like that!
You made me laugh first thing this morning.... and that is quite an achievement these days. Thank you for that!
Maggie X
Nuts in May
he he he how funny. :) It warms the heart more than any thing to here them have fun. Have a great week.
E
Thanks everyone. I really hesitated over posting this. Only a mother or grandmother would relate and perhaps giggle a bit. Others will not. But such is life.
Enjoy the last weekend in July everyone.
Happy New Moon...our second in July...
I call it the Wise Moon.
"Bless you" will be my response too now!
I love these two darling grandchildren of yours.
I remember when Jasmine was born...darling nickname, Jazzy.
So good to hear you laughing.
Sherry
Ha :) Out of the mouths of babes.
Such a delightful post....tku for my Sunday smile dear Wendy.
Oh, this is so funny, Wendy! "Out of the mouths of babes" certainly fits this one--you just never know what they're going to say. Ah, to be so carefree and unconcerned about decorum once again:)
Wendy.... never hesitate to relate the funny things that little people say... even if it's all about f*rts!
So funny!
Wendy, you have the name of one of my favorite characters, Wendy Darling.
Thank you for this heartwarming post....a smile escaped my lips. I look forward to more interaction with my first 8-month-old granddaughter.
Thank you for your visit to my blog and a nice comment, too. Have happy days ahead.
Yoko
Hello, Wendy.
Thank you for visiting to my blog and a nice comment.
Your grandchildren are so adorable. And I can imagine you cherish your grandchildren and laughed out loud. I enjoyed this story.
Thank you for sharing enjoyment.
Have a nice day!
Those are the blessings we hope to be upwind and outside when they chance our way. I have those little ones might be small but those blessing can be pretty powerful. It is good to see that grandchildren have not stopped correcting there grandma.
I have a two and four year old among my grandchildren and they never stop making me laugh with things like this! Most of the things that I find so funny I just couldn't put down on a blog!
Your post is wonderful and made me laugh out loud!!
Twins have arrived.... doubling my grandchild count in one fell swoop.
How cute is this!!!! Makes me want to have some little ones of my own soon ;)
Conversations between youngsters is often highly entertaining, as you've just proved. I love the use of inter-est-ing as a verb! And I will say bless you, too, just to see what response I get from my own grandchildren! Congrats on your POTW mention. Well deserved!
It works for me!
Congrats on your POTW!
Oh, dear--I'm sitting here laughing and laughing. I loved this story.
Wisdom of a four year old. LOL
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