Dinosaur PJs

I woke up about 3:30AM squished in our normally very sufficient queen sized bed. Nearly falling out of one side of the bed I realized that the occupants consisted of myself, the dog, my wife and 9 month grandson.......in that order. By far the ones taking up the majority of the space was both the dog and the baby stretched out comfortably while my wife and I slept on our sides to conserve space.

Truthfully grandma and grandpa couldn't be any more happy to have our grandson say the night. After some readjustment......ie kicking the dog out and putting the baby in between us......there was a bit more room. Certainly a queen size bed isn't ample enough to share with guests. Unable to fall back asleep I began to ponder......so here I am writing.

Glancing over tucked under the covers between his grandma and grandpa, the sweet little shadowy face sleeps away soundly in his dinosaur pajamas. We just bought those things a month ago and he is bursting out of the feet! It is amazing how quickly they grow. I had seen him in almost two weeks and he seemed huge. Becoming less of a baby every day and more of a little boy.

Last night when I got in from work, grandma and Slater were in the front window watching me come up the walk to the front door. A hearty welcome home from both The baby and dog......the dog always greets us with an abundance of joy. Grandpa joined Slater on the sofa while grandma fetched us some dinner at the store. We ate goldfish crackers, read books and made silly noises to keep us occupied.......grandpa makes really funny noises that makes us laugh. That sweet smile melts our hearts every time.

Grandpa returned with food in hand and new toys.....of course. Chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans......and think grandma was buying dinner for Slater not grandpa! Dinner was a big hit.....from ear to ear. Afterwards Slater played with his new musical toys and nearly walked back and forth between pieces of furniture. He is going to be walking any day now........however the scuttle crawl is in high gear. He moves fast all over the house.

Struggling to stay awake it is time for bath splash where grandma gets equally wet. Still fighting sleep.....too early anyway. Slater sneaks a few bites of grandpa's ice cream.....yummy. Also he steals a drink of tea almost drowning himself. That is tasty too. Still fighting sleep......must continue to move from sofa to chair......must stay awake. Grandma fixes a bottle of milk......but he knows what that means. Won't stop. Must keep moving. But that milk is so good.....maybe a sip. No....must resist! Scoot to grandpa again......see what he has.......oh no.......grandpa's sleeper hold......no! Must squirm....wiggle.....get of grandpa's grip.......oh what is this?.......milk?   Yum.....yum.....yum........out in five minutes.

Grandpa wins again.

However Slater's bedtime means it is everyone else's too. Grand kids are the best.

Enjoy every bit of time you can my friends.....it is amazing how time flys.

ET This I Believe

Eugene Thompson