The "It's the Thought That Counts" Story
It was an ordinary day. Talking with my daughter-in-law Barb and telling her what a great time Carol and I had the other night when we did some babysitting for her. Our son is on night-shift right now and Barb had a church meeting where she works and called to ask if we could spend a few hours with our grandson Caden. We picked him up at his home about 6:00 PM and headed to Bob Evans for supper. Picked that place because he had never eaten there and we thought it would be a chance to see what they had on their menu. Caden is in second grade right now and does very well with his reading skills. He grabbed the menu and started reading all the selections. Finally decided on the Big Farm Bacon Cheeseburger and some fries. Something new for a change!! When the waitress asked for his order he told her his choice and then said that he didn't want any pickles on it. Carol and I ordered and when the meal came he proceeded to open the burger and take off the lettuce, red onions and tomato. "Why didn't you tell the waitress you didn't want those on the sandwich when she took the order?" I asked him. He wasn't quite sure, but said he will have to remember that for the next time. Well, we had a great time talking about school, his favorite sport ice hockey and his friends. On the way home Carol asked him if he had a valentine card to give to him mom and dad for Valentine's Day which was in two days. No, he didn't so we stopped at a store on the way to his house to purchase one. He was so excited as he read quite a few of the cards. Pretty neat to watch my grandson use his reading skills and really enjoy the fact that he can read all by himself. He chose one for his mom and dad and then I suggested that we buy a box of candy to go along with the card. He had such a great time deciding on which box to pick. Finally decided on the heart-shaped one which had two really cute Labrador Retriever pups on the box. We paid for the purchase and asked if he had a secure place to hid them until Valentine's Day. When we got to his home he headed to his room to hide his gifts until Valentine's Day. After a few board games, his mom arrived and we headed home, after having a fun time with our grandson. Well, I just asked Barb if she got anything for Valentine's Day and she told me about the gift. He gave it to her and my son Derek first thing as soon as he awoke. He was so thrilled. He wanted Derek to open the heart-shaped box and have a piece of candy. As soon as Derek had the lid off, Caden grabbed it to look at the candy. Seems he thought all the pieces of candy would be shaped like Labs. A little disappointed, but he was still happy that his mom and day enjoyed his Valentine's gift. It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.
It was an ordinary day. Talking with my daughter-in-law Barb and telling her what a great time Carol and I had the other night when we did some babysitting for her. Our son is on night-shift right now and Barb had a church meeting where she works and called to ask if we could spend a few hours with our grandson Caden. We picked him up at his home about 6:00 PM and headed to Bob Evans for supper. Picked that place because he had never eaten there and we thought it would be a chance to see what they had on their menu. Caden is in second grade right now and does very well with his reading skills. He grabbed the menu and started reading all the selections. Finally decided on the Big Farm Bacon Cheeseburger and some fries. Something new for a change!! When the waitress asked for his order he told her his choice and then said that he didn't want any pickles on it. Carol and I ordered and when the meal came he proceeded to open the burger and take off the lettuce, red onions and tomato. "Why didn't you tell the waitress you didn't want those on the sandwich when she took the order?" I asked him. He wasn't quite sure, but said he will have to remember that for the next time. Well, we had a great time talking about school, his favorite sport ice hockey and his friends. On the way home Carol asked him if he had a valentine card to give to him mom and dad for Valentine's Day which was in two days. No, he didn't so we stopped at a store on the way to his house to purchase one. He was so excited as he read quite a few of the cards. Pretty neat to watch my grandson use his reading skills and really enjoy the fact that he can read all by himself. He chose one for his mom and dad and then I suggested that we buy a box of candy to go along with the card. He had such a great time deciding on which box to pick. Finally decided on the heart-shaped one which had two really cute Labrador Retriever pups on the box. We paid for the purchase and asked if he had a secure place to hid them until Valentine's Day. When we got to his home he headed to his room to hide his gifts until Valentine's Day. After a few board games, his mom arrived and we headed home, after having a fun time with our grandson. Well, I just asked Barb if she got anything for Valentine's Day and she told me about the gift. He gave it to her and my son Derek first thing as soon as he awoke. He was so thrilled. He wanted Derek to open the heart-shaped box and have a piece of candy. As soon as Derek had the lid off, Caden grabbed it to look at the candy. Seems he thought all the pieces of candy would be shaped like Labs. A little disappointed, but he was still happy that his mom and day enjoyed his Valentine's gift. It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.
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