Biographical Non-Fiction posted August 7, 2018 | Chapters: | Prologue -1- 2... |
Alexis tells on her PopPop
A chapter in the book Alexis and Me
What PopPop Said
by Rdfrdmom2
Background A book for my granddaughter about our times together. |
August 7, 2018
Dear Alexis:
As you may remember, I had back surgery on July 17th (which you really did not want me to have because you feared I would never come home). Fortunately, all went well. Whenever possible, you have been at the house to help me get around, do little things for me and to assist with my physical therapy (PT). Sometimes, you ride with PopPop to pick up meals for us since I am not yet allowed to ride in vehicles.
Today, when you and your mom arrived to visit, your PopPop and I were outside walking, which is part of my daily PT routine. You relieved him of his "walking partner" duties so he and your mom began talking while we walked.
When we got to your yard, you said, "Nanny, I need to tell you something."
When I looked askance, you continued, "Yesterday, PopPop cursed."
"He did?" I questioned. "What in the world?"
"His cell phone dropped on the car floor and he said, 'Oh, shit!'"
"That's pretty shocking."
"Yeah, PopPop almost never curses," you replied solemnly.
"Hmph! Well, now that you bring that up, who in the family do you think curses the most?" I asked, trying hard not to laugh out loud.
"Well, obviously, I curse the least. Next, it would definitely be PopPop, then you," you answered without missing a beat.
"So, what about your parents?"
"Let me think," you said, as you puzzled over the issue a bit. Finally you said, "I would have to say it would depend on the situation."
By then, we were getting very close to your mom and PopPop so I decided it was best to let that be the end of this issue. Even so, you wanted to make it clear that it REALLY shocked you to hear your PopPop curse. What great praise for your grandfather.
Love,
Nanny
Dear Alexis:
As you may remember, I had back surgery on July 17th (which you really did not want me to have because you feared I would never come home). Fortunately, all went well. Whenever possible, you have been at the house to help me get around, do little things for me and to assist with my physical therapy (PT). Sometimes, you ride with PopPop to pick up meals for us since I am not yet allowed to ride in vehicles.
Today, when you and your mom arrived to visit, your PopPop and I were outside walking, which is part of my daily PT routine. You relieved him of his "walking partner" duties so he and your mom began talking while we walked.
When we got to your yard, you said, "Nanny, I need to tell you something."
When I looked askance, you continued, "Yesterday, PopPop cursed."
"He did?" I questioned. "What in the world?"
"His cell phone dropped on the car floor and he said, 'Oh, shit!'"
"That's pretty shocking."
"Yeah, PopPop almost never curses," you replied solemnly.
"Hmph! Well, now that you bring that up, who in the family do you think curses the most?" I asked, trying hard not to laugh out loud.
"Well, obviously, I curse the least. Next, it would definitely be PopPop, then you," you answered without missing a beat.
"So, what about your parents?"
"Let me think," you said, as you puzzled over the issue a bit. Finally you said, "I would have to say it would depend on the situation."
By then, we were getting very close to your mom and PopPop so I decided it was best to let that be the end of this issue. Even so, you wanted to make it clear that it REALLY shocked you to hear your PopPop curse. What great praise for your grandfather.
Love,
Nanny
This is a new book in hopes that I will do a better job of sharing discussions we have, things you do and some other tidbits I'd like to leave with you after I'm gone. The main thing I would always want you to get from anything I write for, with and/or about you is that my love for you is not only unconditional; it is also timeless - it will be with you always.
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