Karen OConnor - Grandkids Say the Cutest Things

HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS

EUGENE, OREGON

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GRANDKIDS SAY THE CUTEST THINGS

Copyright 2011 by Karen OConnor

Published by Harvest House Publishers

Eugene, Oregon 97402

www.harvesthousepublishers.com

ISBN 978-0-7369-4318-5 (pbk.)

ISBN 978-0-7369-4319-2 (eBook)

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For all the grandkids
of any age
who make us feel so grand!

Childrens children are
a crown to the aged.

PROVERBS 17:6

The author wishes to thank these men and women for sharing the cute things their grandkids have said to them or what theyve overheard in conversations.

Rhonda Abellera Niki Anderson Kim Bangs Karen Boerger Sharon Burke Penelope Carlevato Mary Ann Chaussee Vickey Powell Crim Annetta Dellinger Peggy Dickerson Barbara Donner Mary Ann Fisher Nona Flemming Charles Flowers Janet Kobobel Grant Emily Garr Heidi Heath Garwood Jim Gordon Sylvia Gould Nick and Bev Harrison Terry Haugen Dave Hicks Roy and Billie Hoffman Diana and Jerry B. Jenkins Virelle Kidder Kathy Landrum Carol Nicolet Loewen Kathi Macias Mary Elizabeth Gibson Martin Janet Holm McHenry DiAnn Mills Janice Mitchell Celia Organista Yvonne Ortega Susan Titus Osborn Dick Osborn Barb Palmer Christine Petzar Becky Phillips Rachael Phillips Judy Scharfenberg Vonda Skelton Ronna Snyder Carla and Dave Talbott Sandra Victor Carrie VomSteeg Sue Watson Janet Wolke

I never anticipated how much I would enjoy being a grandparent. The journey has been a joyful surprise that continues to delight and bless me. Are you having a similar experience? I know many grandmas and grandpas are because theyve sent me the cute things their grandkids have said throughout the years. Perhaps youre one of those proud and happy grandparents. I hope so!

Im sure youll enjoy these endearingand sometimes profoundinsights, and I hope youll share them with friends and family. Grandkids do say the cutest things! They keep us smiling, chuckling, and remembering with love.

If youd like to share special moments youve experienced with one of your grandkids that might be used in a future book, please write to me at

I look forward to hearing from you!

Karen OConnor

A s grandparents, we can be sure of one thing: Our grandchildren pay attentionin many cases better than we do. They are watching us, and they let us know it. They are plain talkers. We find out whats what by listening to them, discover new horizons by finding out their likes and dislikes, and even grow some by taking their advice from time to time.

Grandma, youd look a lot better if you cut your hair. Long hair doesnt work on older women.

Off to the beauty shop I go.

Grandpa, no climbing on ladders. Did you know a man your age fell off the roof while hanging Christmas lights? He lost his balance and splat! He broke a leg and an arm.

Oh my! Grandkids not only say cute things; they also say truth things. We still have a lot to learn, even though were w-a-a-a-a-a-y up in yearsaccording to our offsprings offspring. As we teach our grandkids a thing or two, they are teaching us as well. I, for one, am choosing to pay attention. How about you?

You, LORD, keep my lamp burning (Psalm 18:28).

V onda lives in South Carolina, while two of her grandchildren live in Florida. When visiting, she sometimes needs a little help finding her way around their neighborhood. One evening while walking with her three-year-old and six-year-old grandkids, she stopped at an unfamiliar intersection. Her grandson pulled her hand to continue.

Just a minute, Vonda said. Im trying to figure out where I am.

Six-year-old Garrett stretched up to her ear, cupped his hand around his mouth, and whispered loudly, MaMa, youre in Florida.

N ikis granddaughter often accompanies her daddy to the post office. While walking home, little Zoe carries the junk mail. One day her father opened an envelope with a credit card and an application to activate it. He handed it to Zoe to carry home, where he would toss it into the trash.

Zoe instantly brightened and said, Thanks, Dad! Now I can buy my own candy.

M imi DiAnn had extensive eye surgery one year, just a few days after Christmas. On New Years Eve, she and her husband babysat their grandchildren while the young parents enjoyed a night out.

Three-year-old Graces mother had prepared the little girl for the boo-boos on Mimis eyes. She didnt want the child to be traumatized when she saw her grandmas bruises.

That night while Grace and Mimi were brushing their teeth before bed, Mimi looked in the mirror and nearly scared herself! Grace, your Mimi really looks ugly tonight, she said.

Grace stopped brushing, removed her toothbrush from her mouth, and placed her hand over her heart. Oh, Mimi, youre not ugly! she exclaimed. Youre like the Grinch who stole Christmas. You have a big heart.

J onathans father, Dean, referred to his wife as Mamma.

One day three-year-old Jonathan corrected his father. Daddy, shes not your Mamma. Grandma Gibbs is.

Grandma Gibbs pointed to Dean and asked, Jonathan, is that Daddy?

Yes, he said. Hes called Dean.

J erry and Dianas seven-year-old grandson, Sammy, announced one day, Dad, Ive got a joke for you. What kind of animal do you not want to play cards with?

His father thought about it and then replied, I dont know. What kind?

A cheetah!

Thats funny, Sam! his dad said. Do you know why thats funnyand why you dont want to play cards with a cheetah?