My dad was in town last weekend. It was wonderful to see him! I can tell he is taking his new grandpa role very seriously, ignoring all of my carefully thought out guidelines about toys and gifts and getting my boy exactly what would please everyone but mama. Noisy, battery operated things. Thanks dad. Especially for the fire truck that lights up and moves and has a freaking SIREN on it. I could hear you laughing all the way back to California.
Honestly though, I thoroughly enjoyed watching my dad interact with Aiden and Logan. He has always had the magic touch with children (and animals too), charming them almost instantly, winning them over. Look at how Logan is looking at him here:
They are clearly in one another's fan clubs.
And then there is this one, who won't smile for mommy's camera anymore unless bribed.
Little twerp.
And that monkey? Also a gift from Grandpa John. Guess what? If you push a button on its chest, it makes monkey howling noises. No kidding.
Love you, Dad.
Oh this had me laughing all the way over here in Japan.