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He Can Entertain Himself For Hours

He can entertain himself for hours We saw what she meant when we spied on him He was four, the ideal age for garnishing make believe He doesn’t need toys? We asked his mother He creates worlds out of his imagination, she replied. Give him sticks, moss, leaves, a feather or two. It is amazing what he will do with them. He came in for lunch but barely had time to talk. I am building a zoo and a circus out there, he told us. The ringmaster is annoyed that I came in for lunch. What kinds of animals do you have in your zoo? Llamas, penguins, polar bears and dragons, he said. I remembered for a minute that I used to be able to do this. Create my own world with bits of fluff I found on the ground. I wanted to run out there and play with him, so asked. Sure, he said, but you have to watch out for the ring master. He has a mean temper. I figured I could handle him.

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Date: 7/28/2022 1:22:00 PM
This is so sweet, Caren. I like it a lot. Too bad when we get so old we forget what joys childhood held for us.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2022 1:21:00 AM
This is why God sends us grandchildren Hank.
Date: 7/28/2022 4:03:00 AM
Hey Caren, love this. When the kids ask me to watch "the kids" they all know that that is what Papa does......watches them.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2022 1:21:00 AM
I watch and learn, and I bet you do also

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