Comment from InHisownwrite

Excellent

I love this for so many reasons......
First of all it is so relatable.. And it pulls at the strings of the heart.....(Out of the mouths of babes)
Like the bible says.... And this is certainly a great example... What a funny thing to say..(The cat can't read)
But, isn't that the truth.... No wondered you cried....
Don't have six stars, but (six million) from the heart.. Bryan

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2010

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2010

Thank you Bryan - first for reading and then your kind comments. Regards, Bill

reply by InHisownwrite on 03-Aug-2010

This is so true to life... I love it! Bryan

reply by the author on 03-Aug-2010

Hi Bryan - I would love it if you would read another post referring to the same grandaughter, The Sounds of Time. Really more about her mother. Regards, Bill

Comment from Maine Girl

Excellent

Excellent work. It's a emotional virtual view of childhood wonder unfolding - refreshing. An perfect reminder to us all that the little flaws in people and life are a mirror held up to ourselves, and when you look at it that way, who cares what a milk carton says, lol, cus' cats can't read and milk cartons don't talk...normally. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2010

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2010

Thanks for reading and for your kind words. I like milk cartons don't talk ....

Comment from K. L. Bauman

Excellent

I love these kinds of stories. So touching--something so simple can become so profound! You did a wonderful job telling your tale and I didn't noitce any spags.

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2010

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2010

Thanks for reading and your kind words!

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

I can so understand why this moment will stay with you forever, Bill - what an adorable story and what a revelation it was for you - I love the way you find such beautiful meaning in this and don't present it only as a kids say the darnedest things anecdote. I'm so glad you repromoted this :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2010

Thanks for reading Brooke. I'm really trying to take a lot of the input for many of my stories and re-do, based on input from FS. This was one of my favorites, and never really had that much interest. It was and still is important to me. Thanks as always for your support.

Comment from gramalot8

Excellent

PapaBill..... (may I call you that? lol) From one grandparent (i.e. that's why I'm gramalot8) I totally loved this story. What a cute, innocent little girl and what a gem she said in just a few short words. I too have a tear in my eye because of that illiterate cat. Good job.... isn't being a grandparent one of the better things in life????

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2010

Of all the roles I've had in life, grandparent is just about the best. Thanks for reading and I'm glad you enjoyed. I have 8 grandchildren as well. My wife is actually in California seeing some there - couldn't go this time.

Comment from bowls

Excellent

What a heartwarming story. You've developed it nicely, too, first telling of the incident and then drawing something on a larger scale from this one incident. I love the ending, too. Just two little oversights, both of them apostrophes: granddaughter's gesture and uniquely my daughter's.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2010

Thanks for reading bowls. I'll circle back around and put in the apostrophes. Doesn't seem to matter how often you edit your own material, some of those nits always come through.

Comment from Belinda

Excellent

Ha-ha, I love that logic. She is so smart! Good for you to write it down into this cute story with a message, as precious moments like these can pass without us remembering it.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2010

Thanks Belinda - I'm a firm believer in writing things down. Most of what I write is non fiction. I sat down with my Mom last week and literally had to pull stories out of her, and they were wonderful.

Comment from amada

Excellent

Oh, this is so sweet. And so true. My youngest daughter and my now 7-year old grandaughter have some of the same mannerisms. For example, crossing her arms in front in contempt when we tell them no.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2010

Thanks for reading amada. I appreciate your kind feedback.

Comment from Jetco

Excellent

A very endearing piece of work that show the joy our little children give. I think the simple things in life are the best and what could be more simple than a child's mind,without guile,innocent and pure hearted. I liked your story about your grandchild

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2010

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2010

Thank you very much - for reading and for your kind comments!

Comment from LadyNyx

Excellent

What a beautiful story, a wonderful sharing that I truly appreciate you doing so. It's these little moments that always reach out and stay with us forever. Thank you.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2010

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2010

Thank you - first for reading and then for your kind comments.