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| Robert, Leo, Gene |
When I put that picture of Leo and his dad in my post last week, a few friends asked how Gene is doing, so I asked if he would let me put a picture of him in here. You can see that he's doing just fine, in full beard and wearing some kind of psychedelic t-shirt. Leo told me that he and his dad were going to their class at the Y and we would be there at the same time, both attending our class held 9:00-10:00am.
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| Leo climbing and Dad belaying him |
I slipped out of my class a little early so I could take a couple pictures of Leo going up the climbing wall, while Robert kept him safe on belay. He had just reached the limit of how high he wanted to go here and was asking his dad to catch him as he let go of the wall. My little pal is learning to become a rock climber!
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| Safely back down on the ground |
Once the kids had all finished, they received badges to show how well they had done, and Leo came running up the steps to show me. Several people thought I was his grandmother, proudly taking pictures, but I told them no, he's my friend. It sure would be nice to be his granny, but I'm not. He wanted to see the pictures I took before heading off with his dad to meet his mother, so I obliged.
I've known Leo for all of his five years (except for his first six months of life), and it's been amazing to watch him grow and change. Next year he'll be in kindergarten during the time we usually meet, so I'll be needing to visit him at home, I guess. He's a fine, smart young boy. I almost sound like a proud granny, don't I?
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what a cool class...and what a skill for leo to learn...i think i would like to meet gene one day as well...you def have some interesting people you meet along the way...i love meeting new people....
ReplyDeleteI love the top photo of your coffee buddies!! And Leo, climbing the wall, super!!!!!
ReplyDeletei love these fellows. nice to see gene. i know he misses his buddy...
ReplyDeleteLeo's a lucky boy to have you there to encourage & support his childhood, DJan! Some of the best grandmas in mine & my kids' life have had no blood relation at all. :)
ReplyDeleteYou do indeed.. and I know the feeling well. I sorely miss my sweet Lily who lives across the street from my old house. I think I'll send her an email right now.
ReplyDeleteLeo is such a sweetie. I love that you have this connection with him. And I'm glad that Gene appears to be well.
No child can have too many grandmas, so you just go right on being Leo's.
ReplyDeleteYes, you sound like a granny. You are a granny for this lucky young boy. You're influencing and celebrating him just as a granny would. Good for both of you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story about your friend, Leo. And you should like th perfect grandmother for any guy or gal!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
You do sound like a proud Granny, Jan. What does Leo call you?
ReplyDeleteA warm and smiling hello to Gene.
Would you tell him for me.
Hugs to you and yours,
Jackie
You sound like somebody who knows how to deal with kids or how to pick out good kids. Kids don't interact with enough adults who are non relatives.
ReplyDeleteGene is looking goo but no bird:(
ReplyDeleteI think Leo loves you like a Granny! So what if you are not related. I bet Leo doesn't care:)
It seems to me that you are an important person in Leo's life - and he in yours. In my world, it's those relationships that qualify as "family."
ReplyDeleteYup, I feel the same way about my grandkids! Fun photos, DJan.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see Gene is doing well. Leo is such a little doll. I love the photo of him rock climbing, it won't be long until he wants to try real mountains.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how Gene was and he looks just as sharp as ever. Love the beard and bright eyes. What a great skill for little Leo to learn - he'll be climbing mountains before long and touching your hiking trails. Lovely extended family photos DJan. You got that "Granny" look in your eyes. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteWell you enjoy it D-Jan. Being a 'real' grandma can have its pitfalls as I found out myself lately! Now you are enjoying Leo and long may that last. The photos are lovely. Gene has a magnificent beard. He must be very proud of it.
ReplyDeleteYes, you do! Adopted grandma it is!!
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to see what your coffee shop friends are up to. :)
You do sound like a proud granny, and as others have said, you should just keep on acting like one, every chance you get. You'll both benefit, as you already do.
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