Tiny Joy #6: How teasing can turn into little joys
Grandkids and their friends never cease to bring joy
‘GrandmaDeb GrandmaDeb - see, we’re not orange!’
‘Ok???’ As I watch Makayla and Vanessa, her short ballpark friend, skip towards us. They were clearly excited about something.
‘We’re not orange!!’ As if repeating it makes me understand it better.
Context children. Context.
‘Want to give me a hint as to what you’re talking about?’
They continue giggle-dancing all around us.
‘Don’t you remember? Last time we were here - we were rubbing an orange flower all over our arms and face. And you told us that we were now going to wake up orange. Don’t you remember?’
Oh that. Now I remember! Here’s the thing – I say a lot of bat shit crazy stuff to kids. It’s kinda my jam! But honestly, how am I supposed to remember everything I say? Because – it’s a lot.
Once I knew what they were talking about, I couldn’t help but feel such joy.
And then I realized that I had an even bigger joy waiting in the wings – the kids now wanted to tease ME!
They grow up so fast, don’t they?
Grandkids (and their friends) are like the gift that keeps on giving.
Tiny joys that burst your heart wide open!