Last week my grandson came for a visit.
This visit was scheduled long before our current keep your distance policy was in effect. Because the visit involved his daddy's job and mommy had to stay home to do her job in the hospital, the visit went on as planned.
My job, besides being the loving grandmother, was to do everything I could to keep everybody healthy during our time together along with providing ways to have fun as well as a bit of learning every day.
We read a lot of books and found daily online learning activities.
Sometimes I let him be the teacher. I think he came up with some great lesson plans for a boy in first grade. He also enjoyed sending me to detention a bit too much :).
When we all needed to get out of the house, it was time for a field
trip.
A walk through the woods revealed the redbuds blooming in amongst the mostly dormant trees.
Interesting fungi growing up the tree trunk.
Wild violets popping up around a lichen covered tree branch.
Fortunately at this age he is still in awe of these little discoveries.
With the nice weather we have been having, art class was usually held outside.
All too soon the week was over and it was time for them to head home.
Just in case a rainstorm decides to erase the "chalkboard", I decided a quick picture was in order. A precious reminder of our brief time together.
Oh wonderful! School has probably never been so much fun. I’m so glad that you saved those dear messages. They’ll make you grin every time you see them. All my blogging friends are doing such a fine job of posting these days. I am grateful.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim! Oh, what a treasure that little first grader is! I bet you miss him now. Take care. Keep posting! (BIG HUG!)
ReplyDeleteIt must be fairly warm out your way to have your grandson playing in shorts and bare feet. Guess that's the difference between N. Carolina and British Columbia.
ReplyDeleteSo nice that you had an entire week to enjoy the little fellow.
Sounds like a great way to spend the week.
ReplyDeleteMy grandkids were supposed to come for a 4 day visit next month but sadly it had to be cancelled. Haven't seen them in a few years. David was going to to up to Boston and pick them up and then come visit with them.
Must be warm by you already!!
I agree with Vee...school has likely never been this fun! Glad you could have that time together...despite the circumstances.
ReplyDeleteOh, sweet! It's lovely so see spring coming on apace.
ReplyDeleteWe are in week 2 of lockdown. No-one comes into the house and we go out rarely, We have shouted conversations with our daughter and grandson, who live locally, and Zoom parties with our other children and grandchildren. It's a strange world but blessedly quiet.
Glad you had such a nice visit with your grandson. I love your outdoor grill!
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely - those messages are far too special to have the rain wash them away!
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