we went to
one of my grandie’s soccer games
his day to bring the snack
a variety pack
filled with all things crunchy and wonderful
he was really excited to share the treats
but worried
that his favorites would all be gone
i told him that it was important to offer them all
and then to eat whatever was left
but
he might be able to up the odds a little bit
by putting his favorites at the bottom of the box
that way he was more likely to have them left over
and he didn’t have to feel bad
because he had offered all of them to his team
if he was meant to have them
they would still be there
if not
it was nice of him to have shared them
i watched as he thought it over
and
carefully put his ‘puffy cheetos’ on the bottom.
after the game he shared the snacks
and was delighted to see
that amazingly
his favorites were still there.
my daughter said that this was probably
the advice he would remember most from me
not to be kind, to be fair, or to take turns
but rather,
to put your favorites in the bottom of the box,
offer them to your friends
cross your fingers
and
hope for the best.
nothing wrong with hoping for the best.
grandparents are there to help the child get into mischief
they haven’t thought of yet.
~ gene perret
Beth this really made me smile! I have known such discussions with my children; and as they get older our topics change, but the communication continues. You have a beautiful foundation to build on. Huge hugs and thanks for the smiles I have reading your post.
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glad it made you smile )
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It did. It’s fun to envision this as it’s happening because you write so vividly the reader can experience what you’re discussing.
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You will definitely be remembered with amusement ..
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i hope so )
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Very, very smart!!!
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i hope so )
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😃😃
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Excellent advice!
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like ma ingalls on little house on the prairie would have given?
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I like that he listened to you. Offer it all. I like that myself.
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Thanks )
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Wonderful, Grandma! In order to take care of others, we have to first take care of ourselves! Always hope for the best! 🙂
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Very clever idea :)). I’m sure your granndie will remember your advice….. and so will I! :))
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I really enjoyed this, and was so pleased there were some of his favourites left after he handed the box around. I can imagine my face gradually filling with fake cheer as the last of my favourite nibbles vanished from the box so I’m glad he didn’t have that experience 🙂
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Wonderful example and beautiful advice for us all
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I hope so )
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Oh how i LOVEEEE this! “the advice he would remember most from me
not to be kind, to be fair, or to take turns
but rather,
to put your favorites in the bottom of the box,
offer them to your friends
cross your fingers
and
hope for the best.”
I can wait to be a grandma and give such great advice! 🙂
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I clicked because I saw cheesies. Fantastic little lesson. He offered, no one took. Plan accordingly, and hope for the best. This works in so many facets of life!
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It does )
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See, that’s what I think grandparents are for as well! They are tourble makers, as they should be.
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Absolutely )
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Always good to hope and trust, but also, take some precautions.
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Yes )
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A brilliant strategy, and a smart grannie!
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hah – thanks elyse )
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The experience of offering your heart and your experiential wisdom to a younger person, especially your “grandie” … what a treasure. I don’t have any grandchildren, yet … but I look forward to opportunity. Good post.
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thank you and i’ll be you’ll be great )
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Thank you for brightening my day with this post, Beth. Your advice brought a smile, and the photo of the Cheese puffs brought back many memories of over-indulging in them as a teenager. When I find stuff that my grandkids especially love I tend to surprise them with it often or make sure I have it around my house when they come to visit.
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happy to do so, russ. and great strategy for when the grandies visit )
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We grandma’s aare full of so much wisdom we never thought of when our kids were young.
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So true!
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The Gene Perret quote was fantastic as was your ideal solution. I believe your “hoping for the best” is a wonderful memory instilled like your daughter mentioned. Such a great Peaches! 🙂
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aw – thanks robin )
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Hahaha! Aw, he’s gonna make it big one day. Great post!!
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i think he will – thanks )
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I love….absolutely LOVE Cheetos and especially love a brand called, Jax Cheese Puffs!!! But alas, Jax Cheese Puffs are no longer available on the West Coast and I can no longer enjoy them without traveling to the East Coast….a trip well worth it for my beloved Jax Cheese Doodles! I can sooo relate to your grandchild’s dilemma! 🙂
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i do too, so i could really identify with his worry for more than one reason ) i’ve never heard of jax but i’ll definitely have to seek them out. well worth a trip east )
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Terrific! You are so wise. I’m glad that worked out for him. And excellent quote!
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i don’t know about wise, but i’m glad it worked out too )
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I think this is wonderful advice! It puts all the other pieces (being fair and kind and all that other good stuff) in perspective. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom.
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happy to share )
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