Somehow in my journey through life, I blew right past kids and landed right in the middle of Grandparenthood. This took a little getting used to, but I have found that my particular situation is very satisfying and a ton of fun. Let me make it clear I would never suggest this path to anyone else, it just worked for me.
There is only one grandchild on the scene for now, and this weekend, we celebrated her 5th birthday. I have noticed something over the last few years that has become amusing. All involved seem to be very generous and there are always copious presents for the child during birthdays and Christmas. But one of the presents seems to always rise to the top of the pile and get the most attention. This isn't a competition amongst relatives, it's just a phenomenon I have observed.
For example, over Christmas I got her a little remote control flying saucer with LEDs that flew all over the living room, pestering the cats and terrifying anyone with long hair. It definitely won the contest that day.
But this weekend, she received a "Bop-It" electronic gizmo device game thing-a-ma-bob that just took the cake. We must have played with this all day. The competition was fierce. Blood was shed. Tempers rose(not really, that just sounded good). By the time we were ready to go home the bar was raised so high(by my wife), we were asked to never return (that didn't happen either, but i'm using creative license, ok?)! However, it is good thing we left, so the granddaughter can play with it.
So I warn you, This thing is so addictive, never pick one up in the store. You won't put it down until you have brought it home, beat your friends and family, or thrown the thing up against the wall and shattered it.
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