Adventures in Babysitting

Posted on October 11th, 2009 by Ma

Me: We can have a Wii Game Night!

Caleb: We can play Wii golf, or Wii baseball, but not boxing.

Me: Why not boxing?

Caleb: Because you’re an old lady and old ladies can’t box.

Me: Oh, it’s ON, boy-o!

(I took one boxing match and he took the other).

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Me: Phoebe really gave me a hard time today while you were at school. She hissed and growled at me. I don’t know why she doesn’t like me.

Caleb: Maybe she senses you’re not a good person.

Me: …

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Caleb, wiping the table after dinner: I get a quarter for doing this.

Me: But I helped, clearing the dishes and getting your paper towels; I should get ten cents out of that quarter.

Caleb: No, because it’s your job to cook and clean. That’s what you were hired to do.

Me: (chased the boy out of the house)

Tags: Autumn, Children, Family, Grandchildren, Ohio

Grandsons thrive in Lima

Posted on October 9th, 2009 by Pa

We’re spending some time with Caleb and Owen and enjoying every minute. Caleb’s class went to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday, and he came home to enthusiastically recount his adventure — including the much prized beads awarded for his team’s accomplishments navigating the corn maze. Owen has been entertaining us while brother’s away at school. While he willingly and creatively entertains himself, he’s always ready to play, work or converse with us. His fireman outfit for Halloween is getting daily use. He also performed some karaoke from one of his books.

Here are a few snapshots — mostly Owen, but Caleb will catch up soon.