Don't know where I'm go'n with this this morn'n, but we gonna start off with grandkids. You know what I'm talk'n bout...."papaw/gramma, tell me bout the time". In order for that to happen, ya gotta have kids of your own that run away from home at a early age an' git hitched up. The rest comes naturally.....you are a grandparent, baby sitter, or a loan institution. Ha ha, just kid'n bout the loan institution, but ya better have a $20 dollar bill (edited from $5 to $20) in yer pocket at all times.
In my case, I got way too many grandkids to give equal attention to. Try 20 plus. On many occasions, I have had up to 10 grandkids in "Alice" or "Sally da house" at one time. This folks ain't quality time. Ya git bout 10 quick hugs an' kisses an' in nuttin flat you're sit'n in a corner all by yereslf, slap ignored, as they scream an' holler, play video games, Facebook'n, eat up all your chocolate chip cookies an' a fight breaks out. "I was sit'n there....git up".
It's hard to choose "the special one" when ya got so many to choose from...."errr, what's yer name"? Before ya know it, they are all grow'n up into little adults (late teens) an' they ain't got no time for papaw an' gramma no more. They ain't interested in hear'n your stories no more. They've switched from "ya got any cookies" to "take me to the mall".
On my computer, I keep all my pics from the last 12 years. My screen saver shows them pics. Ever time one the grandkids show up on the screen, I give a great big ol' grin. I love my grandkids...."errrr, what's yer name"?
I don't know what happen, but I got this terrible pain in my middle back. You know, like something slip out of place. Ever time I take a deep breath, there's that pain. I only get half a breath. Now if'n I was to go see a doctor, all he gonna do is ask me if I smoke, tell me a gazillion reasons why smok'n is bad for ya....and then hand me a bill. Non smokers tell me the same thing. Even call me names. Low life, douchbag....stupit, stuff like that. In my book, these non smokers need to take a close look in a mirror before they pass judgement on me. Now I ain't say'n that I wouldn't like to be smoke free, but I enjoy my smokes just as much as the next person enjoys their Twinkies an' chocolates. So there...stick that in yer pipe an' smoke it.
In an' attempt to have a excit'n life....or something like that, ya gotta think ahead. I been do'n that. "What am I gonna do this spring an' summer"? Well, winter time ain't the best time to think boutshit stuff like that. In the winter time you 'sposed to be think'n bout build'n snowmans, how to get the truck out that ditch, how to fix froze up water pipes, shovel'n 3 feet of snow off the sidewalk....think SNOW an' you'll be just fine. But my thoughts ain't been on snow. They been on sunshine, warmth an' adventure. Mountains, desert an' stuff like that. Fish'n an' golf ball swak'n. Put'n that tug boat in the water. Now granted, it ain't gonna be nuttin like it was a few years ago, but dad gum it, I can dream cain't I? If these things don't come to pass, I can live with that. I'll still be Billy Bob an' I'll just find me something else to do. Have ya ever builded a RV shelter? Ducks out in the pond. Rainbow trout swin'n in the stream. A big ol' bulldozer sit'n in the yard. See, I ain't quite dead yet. Dreams last a lifetime.
As much as I hate, I'm gonna cut this session of Billy Bob's adventures short. It's freak'n cold outside an' I got me some think'n to do. Come on sunshine, help me out here.
In my case, I got way too many grandkids to give equal attention to. Try 20 plus. On many occasions, I have had up to 10 grandkids in "Alice" or "Sally da house" at one time. This folks ain't quality time. Ya git bout 10 quick hugs an' kisses an' in nuttin flat you're sit'n in a corner all by yereslf, slap ignored, as they scream an' holler, play video games, Facebook'n, eat up all your chocolate chip cookies an' a fight breaks out. "I was sit'n there....git up".
It's hard to choose "the special one" when ya got so many to choose from...."errr, what's yer name"? Before ya know it, they are all grow'n up into little adults (late teens) an' they ain't got no time for papaw an' gramma no more. They ain't interested in hear'n your stories no more. They've switched from "ya got any cookies" to "take me to the mall".
On my computer, I keep all my pics from the last 12 years. My screen saver shows them pics. Ever time one the grandkids show up on the screen, I give a great big ol' grin. I love my grandkids...."errrr, what's yer name"?
I don't know what happen, but I got this terrible pain in my middle back. You know, like something slip out of place. Ever time I take a deep breath, there's that pain. I only get half a breath. Now if'n I was to go see a doctor, all he gonna do is ask me if I smoke, tell me a gazillion reasons why smok'n is bad for ya....and then hand me a bill. Non smokers tell me the same thing. Even call me names. Low life, douchbag....stupit, stuff like that. In my book, these non smokers need to take a close look in a mirror before they pass judgement on me. Now I ain't say'n that I wouldn't like to be smoke free, but I enjoy my smokes just as much as the next person enjoys their Twinkies an' chocolates. So there...stick that in yer pipe an' smoke it.
In an' attempt to have a excit'n life....or something like that, ya gotta think ahead. I been do'n that. "What am I gonna do this spring an' summer"? Well, winter time ain't the best time to think bout
As much as I hate, I'm gonna cut this session of Billy Bob's adventures short. It's freak'n cold outside an' I got me some think'n to do. Come on sunshine, help me out here.
You are 100% right on the subject of grandkids. Grandkids remind me that I was too worried about raising my own kids to enjoy them as much as I should. I sure do enjoy my grandkids, and especially when one of them says or does something exactly like their mom or dad did when they were little.
ReplyDeleteI agree also on the subject of smoking. As a former heavy smoker (2 packs a day) who has quit twice, it is an addiction that someone who has never been addicted can imagine. I don't think anyone has the right to criticize a person who smokes, and more than likely the smoker would like to quit if they could. Everyone has some habit or characteristic that is annoying, unhealthy, or costly in some way. Why is it that people can never accept others just the way they are.
Your habits are yours to keep or to break. That is up to you to change or stay the way you are. I know I am too damn old to do much changing, now.
ReplyDeleteI may be making Snow men soon. of here today and the sam back home where we will be. Looking forward to spring and summer. Get to se my grandkids play hockey and stuff, they still young only 5 of them.
ReplyDeleteJust keep thinking warm thoughts.
B.B. can you please send pictures of all 20 grand kids and put a name to each picture ? thank-you B.B..
ReplyDeleteoh also can you put there ages alone with the names and pictures thanks B.B..
ReplyDeleteI think you had a really good time with that little girl making the cake. You need to do more things like that with one or two kids at a time. Valuable memories for you---and for the kids!
ReplyDelete52 and very bright sunshine here at Falcon Lake now. Have fun up there in Sinton.
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