every summer my grandson (who lives in st. john's) visits us for a few weeks (he's been doing this since he was 4). and every year is different. he is now 9, and 9 year olds mostly want to be with other children. and then any activity is fun. this year there is a new level of maturity too (as you can see in the photo). he doesn't need as much "care". i know there will be a time when he doesn't want to leave his buddies in the summer to visit with his grandparents, and because of this i know that each visit is incredibly precious. we're hoping that starting next summer lucy will be ready to stay with us on her own, and then finn...
Monday, August 3, 2009
what 9 year olds like to do
every summer my grandson (who lives in st. john's) visits us for a few weeks (he's been doing this since he was 4). and every year is different. he is now 9, and 9 year olds mostly want to be with other children. and then any activity is fun. this year there is a new level of maturity too (as you can see in the photo). he doesn't need as much "care". i know there will be a time when he doesn't want to leave his buddies in the summer to visit with his grandparents, and because of this i know that each visit is incredibly precious. we're hoping that starting next summer lucy will be ready to stay with us on her own, and then finn...
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