Our downstairs neighbors, Gene and Harry, are a really sweet couple who often take care of their three-year old grandson. Today, Gene dropped by and staked her claim to a place in Joseph's heart.
Gene is a really thoughtful lady, and always takes time to smile and visit whenever we run into each other. A few months ago they were cleaning out their garage and Gene brought us several fantastic pool toys that their grandson had outgrown for Joseph to use during the upcoming summer. Many pictures you see of Joseph in a pool feature these popular presents.
--One of Gene's pool toys (March 08)--
Today, the gift of the pool toys was blown out of the water. The doorbell rang, and there was Gene standing with two armfuls of toys that her grandson had outgrown. She was going to give them away to Goodwill, but thought of us, so she washed them all and brought us this welcome surprise.
Joseph's eyes lit up, and as soon as the door shut, he tore into exploring his new treasures. He was thrilled and just kept smiling. It was cute to see him so excited. Here are a few pics from the first moments:
My personal favorite is the walker that plays, among other songs, "La cucaracha." Here's Joseph dancing to another newly-discovered song:
Joseph has also discovered that if you just hit your music-making toys enough times, they'll eventually start doing what you want.
We're really blessed to have kind neighbors who are so thoughtful. There have been a number of things that have happened here that have confirmed that we were guided to live in this particular place right now. Right now, Joseph is especially grateful that we moved here.
Hopefully these new toys will keep Joseph out of the mischief he finds in kitchen drawers, toilets, cupboards, bookshelves, power cables, electrical outlets, laundry bins, trash cans, the refrigerator, and the dishwasher--at least for a little while.
As for now, Grandma and Nana have some new competition in town, and she means business.
Joseph looks forward to your response.
4 comments:
wow -- it's like christmas!
so cute. sad i missed the excitement when he first saw all of the toys, but you did a great job capturing it in pictures and words.
Do you remember when you sent me to scout out the 2 condos you were considering in San Diego a year ago and I voted whole heartedly for the one you are living in now - Did it ever occur to you that I might have known about Grandma Gene? Every little person need as many grandmas and grandpas as possible - however, remember Grandma Gene is still #3 in line to the throne no matter what she finds in her garage or at Toys R Us
Wow, bring on the competition. I might swing by Cali and stake my claim as well.
That pool picture = pure joy.
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