This day we were treated to a visit from four of our grand children. It just happens that one graduated from elementary school, one from secondary school , one is a junior in secondary school and the other is in third year university. All two years apart except for the third year man and all as different as can be. They show the diversity of their backgrounds but share a common universal thread in their character.
We decided to have lunch and a good conversation about the state of the country and world in general. Their shared background made the conversation stimulating but reasonably consistent with our own thoughts. I always marvel at the ability of these young people to analyze situations and formulate solutions. They are concerned about the state of the world and climate change and the environment is at the top of their list in importance.
The topics were not all heavy as some good gossip crept in and as on of our guests was from Ottawa. We were given news from from there and stories about our family who reside there in beautiful Ottawa. After the hamburgers and local corn was eaten we retired to more comfortable chairs. A further discussion on education and the future plans of these young folk assured me that they were heading in the right direction.
We always love these visits from grandchildren but having them with us without their parents gives us an opportunity to see them as they really are without the oversight of adults.These four young people represent three of our families and I can assure you that they make me proud to be their grandfather. After some hours they had to leave and as they said their farewells we were a little sad to realize it will be a while before we have another visit from our grandaughter from Ottawa.
A visit from friends is always welcome and pleasant but visits from family is special.
We decided to have lunch and a good conversation about the state of the country and world in general. Their shared background made the conversation stimulating but reasonably consistent with our own thoughts. I always marvel at the ability of these young people to analyze situations and formulate solutions. They are concerned about the state of the world and climate change and the environment is at the top of their list in importance.
The topics were not all heavy as some good gossip crept in and as on of our guests was from Ottawa. We were given news from from there and stories about our family who reside there in beautiful Ottawa. After the hamburgers and local corn was eaten we retired to more comfortable chairs. A further discussion on education and the future plans of these young folk assured me that they were heading in the right direction.
We always love these visits from grandchildren but having them with us without their parents gives us an opportunity to see them as they really are without the oversight of adults.These four young people represent three of our families and I can assure you that they make me proud to be their grandfather. After some hours they had to leave and as they said their farewells we were a little sad to realize it will be a while before we have another visit from our grandaughter from Ottawa.
A visit from friends is always welcome and pleasant but visits from family is special.
Lucky grandparents! I bet you saw their parents in some of the comments, yes?
ReplyDeleteI think those grandkids enjoyed their time with you too. I just want to know -- did she use her table manners???
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have been a fly on the wall watching. It always makes me smile when the kids are together - I know that mine is the happiest when she is with her family from Oakville. ♥
ReplyDeleteso...What did you have for desert?
Daughter #2
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