After returning from the USA Jack has talked about family members a lot more which is really fun for Charles and me. The last couple of days he has really been into his two grandfathers. Here are two different references to them that made me laugh.
GRANDAD (Erin's Dad)
While we were visiting my parents, Jack noticed that my dad doesn't wear his shirt when he sleeps which has prompted Jack to think that he can sleep without his shirt on. He often asks when we are dressing him for bed if he can sleep like Grandad - without his shirt on. Charles always says no. To which Jack quickly responds, Okay - But when I am older like Grandad, then I will sleep with my shirt off.
PAPA (Charles's Dad)
We aren't sure the origin of this one. It is not as obvious as the shirt to bed reference, but Jack has taken to mocking Charles by telling him often that Papa is stronger than he is (meaning Charles). Charles used to try to defend himself, but he now just agrees. Jack thinks it is hilarious.
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Wow...only 3 and he already knows that Papa can beat up Dad. The only thing I can think of for the origin is Papa tackled Dad while playing football at the park. :)
I'm glad my dad (Papa) can defend me if Charles tries to beat me up!
Aah, but it was Charles who broke Papa's foot when they were playing basketball together! (Of course Papa was trying not to land on Charles and hurt him, so he twisted to avoid hurting Charles and broke his own foot.)
One thing is obvious from this post: Jack is VERY observant. He watches and thinks about everything around him. This is a good quality to have. Imitating his father or either one of his grandfathers would not be a bad thing for him to do when he grows up.
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