We had lunch with this strapping young man who is exactly like his dad in soooooooooooo many ways.
Can you see if I have anymore gray hairs on the top of my head? Let me explain....On the way to Grandparents day I looked at the sheet that told us the times each grade ate lunch. Now, I KNOW he's in 1st grade, but for some reason Kindergarten popped in my head and I did a gasping for breath type of panic. The time for the Kindergarten lunch was exactly the time we were in the car driving to the 1st grade lunch time. I freaked out and yelled "We're LATE!" Jim just looked at me like I was nuts but calmly said "No he's in 1st grade. Unless he flunked Kindergarten and is repeating it again, which I don't think he did, he's in 1st grade". By the time we got to the school my blood pressure was down and my breathing was back to normal.
As I was having my HUGE panic attack this thought went through my head...Oh my goodness, this poor child is there waiting for his Grandparents and they didn't even show up.
It's really funny how young children look at adults. We both got asked from the other kids if we were his parents...or are we his Grandparents. Some parents do go and eat with their child. I'm not really sure what Grandparents are supposed to look like. I'm guessing some of the kids didn't quite think we looked like Grandparents enough.
Next year just so I don't go through this again I think I'll get there really early.
How fun! I love grandparents day -- it was so fun to see my parents come to the school to visit our boys. It's such a wonderful tradition. Looks like your little cutie was very happy to see you!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | Nov 21, 2009 at 09:14 AM
What a compliment about being asked if you were parents or grandparents. How cute! You know he will remember this always that you and Jim took the time to come be with him. Awesome!
xxxx
Posted by: kar | Nov 21, 2009 at 10:47 AM
I'mg guessing I have more gray hair than you do.
Posted by: Donna | Nov 21, 2009 at 03:30 PM
Oh, I do those kinds of things all the time. And, my hair is REALLY starting to prove it! :)
Posted by: Angie | Nov 21, 2009 at 07:09 PM
LOL...He was so excited for you both to come to Grandparents' day. You made his day!
Posted by: Becca | Nov 21, 2009 at 09:14 PM
I love when people post stories like this....makes me feel that 'I'm not the only one' who becomes suddenly confused and then freaks out! Way too funny! Glad you had a good day with your Grandchild. and....I visit YOUR blog almost everyday! I am truly amazed at how much you get accomplished!!! You do so much of what I wish I could....
Posted by: Nora | Nov 21, 2009 at 09:45 PM
happy pictures Judy, what a good grandma you are!
Posted by: elk | Nov 22, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Whew - that was a close one!
Posted by: Gina | Nov 24, 2009 at 06:49 AM