Raising them right

[Cormanus]

He's a GREAT kid, so easy going. Loves to have fun. Just like his father. Loves motorcycles and tractors. Watching him could very well be the best part of being retired. Worked too much when my own kids were little to see all the cool stuff they learn/discover on a daily basis. Today he saw his first snail. Day before yesterday I watched him too and he saw his first cicada.

Can't wait until he is big enough to ride with me.

I've a step-granddaughter who is living with us at the moment. She is a source of endless fascination. Like Ferret I didn't spend enough time with my children when they were young. But I think it's different being a grandparent. You've been through it all once; you've a better idea about what's important and so you don't sweat the minor things; and you're not wrestling to do things like organise your life and keep ahead of your jobs nearly so much. So you've got more time to relax and enjoy it.

No grandchildren yet. These are two children my wife watches on a regular basis. The love to come to work and run the excavator and ride on all the equipment.

Me and Liam
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Joanne and the Kids
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Gee, I reckon a bobcat'd be fun.