Grandparent University: Research Projects (like the study of “two lips”)

A sudden medical emergency is always trying.  It always rearranges lives.  It’s always frightening and stressful and life-changing.

When a medical emergency strikes your son-in-law and leaves your daughter and their 4 children in a blur of whats and what-ifs and what now… well, the grandparents step into their world as quickly as possible to lend their hearts and hands.

I am fortunate to have retired from a 30-year teaching position and to currently work from home.  I am blessed to live near my 9 grandchildren and to see them often.

But last week I found myself in a super crash-course in Grandparenting.

I was able to take a few minutes to organize my “notes” from this  Advanced Course at Grandparent University.

And as the days progressed, I realized that there was still so much more to learn.  Of course, I have the answers to many, many questions.  After all, I am a parent of 4, a retired teacher and an experienced Grandma.

BUT…

I must get on the Grandparent University RESEARCH PROJECT train to find the correct answers to these pressing (and actual) questions from these 4 little grandguys:

1. How do dogs pick boogers?
2. What is Vitamin Deed?
3. What is Step 5 in getting rid of hiccups? (I’ve been told by 6-year old Alex that Steps 1-4 are: drinking a glass of water, holding your breath, eating a teaspoon of sugar, standing on your head. He’s very curious about that Step 5.)
4. If baby ducks are called ducklings, why aren’t kids called kidlings?
5. Who invented the silent K, G and W?
6. Why is a foot 12 inches?  And the related: Why is a real foot not 12 inches?
7. How do olives get in the can?
8. Why is it called a highway?
9. Why can’t you always win at the Loser Machine (aka Claw Machine)?
10. Do you get your money back if you throw-up your food?
11. Do they have toilets in igloos?
12. Why can’t pigs walk backwards?
13. I don’t see two lips on tulips. Do you?
14. Why are the NY Giants called NY Giants? (Bad time to talk about this, guys!)
15. Why can’t you fart any time you want?

Hmmmmm.

Inquiring minds. Pressing questions.  Two lips are the most wonderful distraction, anyway… right along with boogers and farts.  Yes?

I guess I’ve gotta get on these topics to stay matriculating at Grandparent U!

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2 Comments

  1. 2.7.12

    Love those tulips 🙂 And the post – the things kids say and do. So funny. xo

  2. 2.7.12
    admin said:

    Oh, Colleen… how those lovely, lovely tulips brought such peace, beauty, calm, loveliness and HAPPY conversation!! Love you!! xo!!

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