Our grandsons were happy to play with neighbor Logan (8), but the summer flashed by with little contact. Logan was busy, and our boys were working. Finally, the day Logan went to school to meet his third grade teacher, he came over to visit. After sitting with us while we ate, Logan discussed the merits of toy cars with John and grandson Nathaniel. We noticed he had grown and matured over the summer.
Logan joined our twitchit family! I noticed bodies shifting and looked under the table. You have one guess to identify Logan’s feet.
Logan asked if I had an apple he could feed the horses. DW took his half easily, but Vixen repeatedly knocked the apple out of Logan’s hand. The camera made the catch. Can you see the apple in midair?
Logan rode with John to take Nathaniel to work and came back to play games with us. We couldn’t find the checkers, so the boy beat me playing Tic-tac-toe. David told me years ago that he knew how to win the game if he went first and played in the middle square. Logan learned that this afternoon. I insisted he go first all the time. After a few rounds, he explained the strategy which went right over my head. We played a few more games so that it would be set in his mind, no matter where I played. I never realized I would measure success by how often I lost.
Mehrling Muse 
You’re a good teacher:)
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Teacher? No, practice dummy. I admire teachers because I am not one.
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You’re teaching Logan:)
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So glad Logan got to reconnect with you all before summer’s end. Great picture of the horses and apple in mid air!
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I looked at the water pistols in my closet and was sad. I was sure the boys would have some good water fights, but weather and time were against us.
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It is amazing how fast they can mature. I love the photo of him feeding the horses.
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Shall not be long and Logan will be using the mirror in the raised position.
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We’ll be watching Logan grow. He has been small for his age so far. He could shoot up in the next few years.
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Great picture of the flying apple. He is making wonderful memories with all of you. Those can carry you through tough times, when your older.
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I liked your reminder that memories can help when we get older. I’m hoping I’ll always have access to my photos, which really prompt the memories to flow.
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very nice… i really like your blog…
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What a touching experience for all of you to lock up in your storehouse of memories.
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We enjoy our times with little and young people. Oldsters are fun, too!
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I love your last line Anne.
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How sweet is the bond your family has with Logan! Are you his godparents? Perhaps you should be! And yes, he sure seems to have grown! At least an inch if not two, I’ll bet!!
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We met Logan when we moved here. He was four years old then. There are no children nearby, and he is surrounded by retirees. John is really good with children, acting like a magnet.
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Ah. Yes some people have the knack, don’t they?! My son is like that. No kids of his own, but they seem to sense his calm nature. Me? I’m good with dogs – and most cats!
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Dogs are generally good judges of character. They know you’re a winner.
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Aw thanks Anne. 💗
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