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There’s So Much To Play With

Chapter 46

Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and do you know what I’ve discovered about Christmas? There’s all kinds of STUFF! There’s stuff everywhere!

Aren’t you supposed to PLAY with a ball?

It’s been a busy week with the Amazon guy bringing us so—many—boxes! I was just looking at one when Grampy caught me.

There’s so much to play with


One of those boxes was Grammy’s Christmas present from Grampy. He said I can’t tell you what it is because she might see this, but I’m wicked excited to tell you about what was in the box besides the gift.

This stuff was AWESOME!!! Who needs a present?

I had it all over the house and we had fun until Grampy stepped on one and scared the dogs.

I bet Grammy is wondering what her present could be with all that packing stuff. “I-know-something-you-don’t-know!” HeHe!

So we have all kinds of decorations and mommy was wrapping presents this weekend. She kept losing the tape. Silly mommy. Grampy was writing out Christmas cards and there was lots of Christmas music playing. Grampy says we have a lot of Christmas movies to watch and he seems really excited. I guess I’ll humor the guy and watch a few. He usually falls asleep anyway and I play with his phone.

The Elf on the Shelf

Jimithy keeps moving every day. Mommy and I go looking for him every morning. Sunday he was on my chair at the table.

Sunday we had bagels. Mommy says I have to be a good little eater or Jimithy will tell Santa. Does that mean I have to eat veggies too? Stupid veggies.

Turning colder

The weather is getting colder here in Virginia Beach. Grampy says it’s still warmer than the house he has with Grammy. Grammy sent me some new mittens to match my coat.

I hate ‘em! I can’t find my fingers! Grampy!

Then they put my new hat on.

It squeezes my head! Grampy says we can’t go out on cold days if I don’t wear my hat and mittens. Is it summer soon? Tomorrow? The next day?

Practice, practice, practice

Besides that I’m just playing and exploring stuff every day. I still practice my music.

And the other day Grampy came up to me and said, “Are we supposed to be playing in the dog’s water?”

Well, yes Grampy! It’s so much fun!

Mommy says we’re taking family Christmas pictures next week. I wonder what THAT will be like?


“Raising Grampy” is a look at the world through the eyes of Liam who is 1-year old. (14 months) Liam lives in Virginia Beach with his mommy and daddy. Grampy is there playing the role of Grampnanny.


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3 responses to “There’s So Much To Play With”

  1. Peg Britton Avatar
    Peg Britton

    Hi Liam
    looks like you are into the Christmas spirit ! lots of fun for you AND Grampy :>)
    Isn’t bubble wrap fun too ?? Enjoy Christmas for the next 2 weeks …wont be long til it is here !

  2. Elly Mayo Avatar
    Elly Mayo

    Our Great granddaughter loves bobble wrap so a few years ago we went to Staples and bought a roll of it for Christmas for her. We kind of got that “look” from the parents . Lol.

  3. Kate Masse Avatar
    Kate Masse

    Good morning Liam! I can’t wait to meet you when this Covid thing goes away 😉

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