The Grandkids Are Able To Use Their Tablet To Call And Text Grandma And Grandpa

There have been several text messages from each of the grandchildren in the photo above and phone calls from their tablets last night and today. They were approved and allowed to call and text anyone who has a Facebook account. This is a fair warning to family and friends.

They were so cute in the photo above. The bigger one carrying his little sister's backpack. They are about 10 months apart, in the same grade at school, and currently the same age. Eight years old.

They both talked to Grandpa and he told them both to call me a Monkey. They both said to me, that they know Grandpa is the Monkey. So, back and forth. I'm sure they will find someone more interesting to talk to than Grandpa and Grandma, but until they do...

We had a grandson that is living several hours away for an overnight, and it was going to be just one night. Before the pandemic, we would have grandchildren for a week at a time. When he was going to stay then until Wednesday that felt more like it.

We then got a playmate for him for what we thought was one night also. It was the young man above. He was happy to play games on his tablet and the other's phone.

Before you think that is all they did, it wasn't! Grandpa was teaching them to ride a 4-wheeler and they had target practice with bb guns. One of the boys brought his and the grandson from the cities was given a special one from Grandpa. His brother gave it to Grandpa. He died recently.

Each day they did situps and pushups and took a morning walk with Grandpa. We do prefer one grandchild at a time as then there are no disagreements and no loud voices. We found it is nice to have a playmate for a day or two at the most.

When I needed some humor to assist with the thoughts I invited some writing buddies to help me out, below is what happened as I offered to start. The parameters were a nonsense poem, a rhyme, or Dr. Suess-like! Something I could laugh at and I did! Thanks, ladies!

Denise Lindquist, July 2022

And I will start

and it's not because I'm a fart

what?

you're a nut?

not me but

I'm in a rut

need some humor

and don't start a rumor

Hubby is still living here

and so is a grand

time to take a stand

he was going home Sunday

not Monday

then Wednesday

then Thursday

then Friday

now Saturday??

A week is a norm

So why this storm

Let him stay a week

I don't understand this hide and seek

well, okay, it isn't that

John's a brat.

Put your foot down mister

take a stand sister

we want them for a week in the summer

why not just relax and not be a bummer.

🌸

And this is what I got back. Love those poetry sisters:

Carol Verant Arola, July 2022

A rut you say

How can it be

Not the same rut as me

Or I’d see you here

Or somewhere near

There must be ruts most everywhere

As I’ve heard people talk of their own - I swear

I don’t like to swear,

But I’ve been known to curse

Not sure which one is worse.

I’m on the deck

Seeking an attitude change.

I figured, what the heck

I have a pain in my neck.

Or maybe I’m one 🤷🏻‍♀️

If not, Oh well I did my best

Now only I can change the rest.

Maybe a walk

To clear my head

Maybe a good book

And go back to bed.

I’m breathing

I’m upright

And life is exciting!

So no more talk of a rut

I’ll kick you in the butt.

I’m sorry, I’d kick myself first if I could

I really really really would!!!

🌸

And then:

JoAnn Boorman, July 2022

I say

Tweak the week

So you’re at your peak

And not feeling weak

Peace is what you seek

Done being meek

Your lips must speak

Some havoc to wreak

Relationships might creak

People could freak

Eyes may begin to leak

As your lips do speak

About the peace, you seek

Love it and I could get more but this is being submitted today. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

Texting and calling Grandma and Grandpa won't go on forever. I know that as we currently have teenagers and adults that never call. Well, maybe if they need something!

Visiting for a week at a time with a break in between suites us just fine as it is good for the kids to have individual attention and fun for us old people to have our one-to-one time with them for a week and it keeps us content for awhile!