[BITList] Fwd: The good Grandpa

[John Feltham]

Begin forwarded message:


The Good Grandpa. . . . .

A woman in a grocery store happens upon a grandfather and his poorly  
behaved 3 year-old grandson. It's obvious to her that Gramps has his  
hands full with the child screaming for candy in the candy aisle,  
cookies in the cookie aisle; same for fruit, cereal and soda in their  
respective aisles. Meanwhile, Gramps is working his way around, saying  
in a controlled voice, "Easy, Albert, we won't be long -- easy, boy."

Another outburst, and she hears Gramps calmly say, "It's okay, Albert,  
just a couple more minutes and we'll be out of here.  Hang in there,  
boy."

At the checkout, the little terror is throwing items out of the cart,  
and Gramps again in a controlled voice is says, "Albert, Albert, relax  
buddy, don't get upset. We'll be home in five minutes; stay cool,  
Albert."

Very impressed, the woman goes outside where Gramps is loading his  
groceries and the boy into the car.

"You know, sir, it's none of my business, but you were amazing in  
there. I don't know how you did it. That whole time, you kept your  
composure, and no matter how loud and disruptive he got, you just  
calmly kept saying things would be okay. Albert is very lucky to have  
you as his grandpa."

"Thanks, lady," said Gramps, "But, I'm Albert -- the little shithead's  
name is Steve!"





ooroo

Bad typists of the word, untie.




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