Max Is Coming To Spend the Night

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Max said I thought there would be more people. His Mom said like who? And he said I thought one more person. And his Mom asked me? And he snuggled into his Mommy, and she hugged him, and he had to go home. So he did not spend the night at all, which means everyone got sleep including Max, who loves his nest at home with his fifty stuffed animals. They will be back later this morning, however, as his big brother, Jack, who is eleven, spent the night.

Max is coming to spend the night. I am over the moon about it, him being my grandson. We have tried this two or three other times. It has never worked out. He was younger then. He is four-years and nine days today, and it is his idea. He is coming after his nap. I smile imagining all the crazy, silly stuff we will do. We will not be outside. It is too wet. We could clean the porch. I know he would love that. I would let him spray the Windex. Use a soap bucket, and sudsy water. He loves making a big fat mess. We could stay inside and poke around the junk drawers. I have plenty of them. Magic markers? Matches? Knives? I have given away most of the toys; they never interested him. We have boxes we could paint, and we could make a fort with all the blankets and pillows. Why do I not have glue? Four year olds LOVE to glue stuff. I have tape. I will have to find it, and quickly. He will not want to eat anything. He is always too busy to eat. I wrack my brain trying to think what else I need to do to get ready. My husband says “Don’t worry. We will end up taking him home anyway.” But he is four now, I argue, knowing Grandpa is probably right.

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/18/2018 5:31:00 PM

Caren, Appreciate any and all time you are lucky to have with him. They grow so fast! I remember when my grandson stayed overnight. Now that he's 12' he stays with friends and is rarely here for an overnight,. My biggest joy is New Years Eve, he has been my date for 12 years,, He will be here overnight. It!s the best night of my year. And now~ he's 6 inches taller than I..

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/19/2018 8:14:00 AM

I KNOW you are going to have the best New Year's Eve ever then! I am picturing this and smiling so big. Happy holidays my friend and especially New Years Eve!

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 10/7/2018 11:42:00 PM

Aaawww, I hope it works out this time, too. They are so adorable and fun at this age! ;) (...and I loved the part about going through your junk drawers and how the toys didn't interest him! ;p)

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 10/9/2018 10:43:00 AM

Yes, old cardboard boxes win 9 times out of 10! ;D

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/8/2018 1:43:00 AM

Toys are such a waste of money, it only took me ten grandchildren to figure it out!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/7/2018 4:57:00 PM

oh, i hope he does spend the night this time, caren! i can relate to this very well. if not, at least you'll have some daytime fun...

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/7/2018 7:07:00 PM

We got to see him two days in a row, and that was great but he did NOT spend the night.