The up side to grandson Ollie’s birthday on Dec. 1:
His mum and dad proved they know how to organize a great big party for their growing boy.
Balloons, cake, Dr. Pepper, pizza, cake and lots of presents.
And more cake.
The Thomas the Train table I’d made in my shop looked like the best thing since sliced bread.
It was nice and sturdy and just the right size and colour.
The down side:
Several orders did not pour in for more tables so I could use up leftover lumber in the shop and make my fortune.
Ollie got so tired he was off to bed an hour early and in no shape to play with Thomas and grandpa the next day.
“It’s more exciting than white bread, Ollie,” I said.
He only had the strength to bury his head into grandma’s shoulder and play shy.
There’s always tomorrow. Toot.
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7 comments:
How sweet! I bought a train table at the thrift store because the hubby is very arty and not very handy....but he's working on it! But we have trouble finding track that will fit when completely assembled. Your table and Ollie are so special.
Ollie is a little sweetheart. He's lucky to have a grandpa like you.
hi ATT, after retirement i bought a few power tools and started making birdhouses. with all fingers still attached i've moved on to harder projects. your hubby may just have to start small and work up, as I did.
and bobbie, thanks for the kind words. i think i'll have a shop buddy in a few more years, and i look forward to the day. ollie has big strong hands and can already whack a hammer.
cheers,
gord h.
Awwwww... this was pure joy to read. And the table is absolutely grand, you even painted it thomas train blue! And I love the photo of you and him at the end.
hi christy,
a Greek restaurant owner once told me that, with grandchildren, we get our children back. he is right.
here i am, feeling young in 50's-ville with ollie.
cheers,
gord h.
You can see how much he's having (Ollie that is) by his face where he's playing with his train. Precious.
hi jesse,
i'm told Ollie plays with his trains every day, so my next project is a train table for our house. more fun for me too if i don't have to sit on the floor.
one last top coat and the roof can be attached to the doll house. you'll be getting a call soon re delivery.
cheers,
Mr. H.
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