Kind of a strange week wasn't it? It is almost as if someone has thrown the doors to the asylum wide open. I'm pretty much non political by nature. It always amazes me when people are upset that a politician acts likes a politician. Palin kills a caribou and it outrages some media types. The only thing that bothers me is Bill Maher called it a moose. Research my boy. key to everything. Tuition goes up and protesters attack the oft-times misunderstood Prince of Wales and his Duchess. Like that will fix anything. Then tonight I see that some Iranian groups are upset that the US Navy sometimes refers to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf.I want to beat my head on the wall 'cause it's gonna feel so good when it quits hurting.I go to the kitchen for a cup of coffee. There sitting on the floor register is 2 1/2 year old Ethan. Warm air is blowing all around him. I ask what are you doing. He looks at me like that is the silliest question he has ever heard. "I warming my pants Granddad". Serious as hell. You see instead of being upset at things that either don't concern me or I can't change,I should have been sitting on the kitchen floor with the one guy who knew what he was doing. I love you me little man.
Our Grandchildren always, always know where we should be and what we should be thinking about...them at all times! Hey works for me!
ReplyDeleteJames he really is beautiful.
Dear James,
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. Why bother with stuff that is out of your control. Ethan has definitely got the right idea. There is nothing better than warming your pants, is there ?!!
I am a little embarrassed about the protesting students. I have to say though, that amongst the peaceful protesters there were more infiltrators who were just there to cause trouble.
The trouble now is, they have done nothing to highlight their cause........all they have done is made the general public angry and not have any sympathy for them.......and, poor Charles and Camilla.....whether one is a royalist or not, they must have been very scared......and, the security issue is worrying too.
Right, poitical rant over, I just want to thank you for your lovely comments this year James. It must be difficult for you, trying to comment on the girly drivle I post !!!!!!
.....oh, and our son and daughter-in-law are expecting a baby in April. Yay. XXXX
Ahhh bless him, hes got it right. I look at the rioting students and think if they are the future of the UK....Next time when the news annoys me I'll warm my pants instead!
ReplyDeleteOut of the mouths of babes......
ReplyDeleteIntelligence.
I'm with him. Sometimes it's the small and simple things that delight us the most.
ReplyDeleteBy the way...my children always run to the heater vents to see who gets one to themselves first. The slowpokes end up having to share, but it's very cute because the slowpokes huddle up together, throw a blanket around themselves to trap the warm air in and camp there until breakfast is ready. The posession of leasure is a grand thing, I'm the one who has to make the breakfast.
It seems when I get fed up with the world - 10 minutes with my two children make everything A-okay again!
ReplyDeleteWarming my pants....he had a plan and he executed perfectly...wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi James...Ethan is just precious. Children are extremely wise. We can learn so much from them!
ReplyDeleteH.H.
He is such a doll. James I barely watch the news anymore, it is so ludicrous most of the time!
ReplyDeleteThe time with my grandchildren make my life worthwhile!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Thank you all for your nice comments about Ethan. He is a pip!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet, precious little master. Love this story and thanks so much for sharing it on this gloomy Saturday :-) xoxo
ReplyDeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely... they tell it like it is! He is lovely, James. x
ReplyDeleteAwwww that's adorable! I know what you mean...when life gets to be too much I cuddle with my son and we count our toes :O) It makes everything better :O)
ReplyDeleteI love that expression 'a pip'! Your grandson is just too cute and he is a pip!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, but with all the things you mentioned in the news this week the one I really didn't 'get' were the student protests in London. Oh, well.
ReplyDeleteSince becoming a grandmother 18 months ago, when I am now having a bad day, I look at the face of that angel and once again my world is perfect.
He is absolutely beautiful, James.
Ah to be a child again and know the importance of simple things. Precious!
ReplyDeleteIf we all took the time to do a little proverbial "pant warming", maybe the world would be a better place.
James,
ReplyDeleteWell said! Sometimes the world seems so crazy, and then in two seconds, a child can give us new perspective and new hope. Ethan is precious.
Rita
It only we could all look through the eyes of a child. After my rant the other day on the latest current events happening in the world, I've had to stand back and just take in the season. I had a snow day with my kids on Monday and while I had to work on the laptop some, I tried to savor the time I had with them. Although, by the end of the day, I did have to relax with a glass of wine. :) (And, I'm with Ethan - there's nothing better than warming up next to the heat register. :)
ReplyDeleteWe've lost our moral/ethical compass. I wouldn't care so much if it wasn't for what our kids and grandkids are going to inherit.
ReplyDeleteThis is so heartwarming. I warm up my pants more often, too, I guess. MMxx
ReplyDeleteEnjoy that boy...sounds like he's going to be a fun one.
ReplyDeleteMary Ann
Great post! I love being a grandparent ( I have five grandchildren ages 1-11) They do and say just exactly what is on their minds. I love that freedom. Anytime life gets you to the point of banging your head. I say head to the grand kids a hug from them makes the rest of the world melt away. Hugs
ReplyDeleteP.S. my grandson Noah loves the heater vent, he lays on it and covers himself with his favorite blanket. Says it warms "hims self"
This is a reminder of why children are so honest and pure. Ethan's brown eyes& honesty could melt any heart. Wishing you and your tremendous family a truly memorable Christmas James.
ReplyDeleteI'm so cold here at Chez Archer that I could do with a pants' warmer, where'd'you buy 'em? We have Wal-Mart here now y'know....... THANKS FOR THAT!... Not.
ReplyDelete(BTW: We ARE talking about 'knickers' aren't we????)
Amen! The world spins around us crazy and crazier....but the one love of life consistant is that of our grandchildren! We have 4 and they are the light of our lives...warm pants or no! Happy Holidays!!!
ReplyDeleteOut of the mouth of babes.
ReplyDeleteJames, thank you for coming around to wish me well....the same to you sir, may your celebration with your lovely family bring you joy and LOVE is the way, isn't it?
Anita