Ode to Our Grandson Part IV - by Margarida Brei

https://Voice.club - OMG- OH My GOSH, “The Wheels on the Bus” is both a vintage song and my youngest grandchild’s very favourite. On hearing his mummy sing the opening lyrics, his face transforms into a sunshine smile. He giggles. His chin dimples with delight. No wonder- the song is so catchy and playful! “The wheels on the bus go round and round/ Round and round /Round and Round / The wheels on the bus go round and round/ All through the town.”
Our Grandson squirms with joy. Various emotions flit over his face. Joy and pleasure jostle each other. Positivism abounds. Surprise and amazement that his mummy is singing HIS song. The repetitive rhythm gives him the wiggles.

DYK- DID YOU KNOW that this American children’s folk song was written by Verna Hills in the 1930s?

NBD- NO BIG DEAL; I had to research Wikipedia for this information.

OFC- OF COURSE the other grandma, grandma D employs the song to distract him while she cuts our grandson’s cherubic blond locks. Smiling and confident, she dances around him clipping, snipping and trimming. He interacts with her by clapping. His dad boasts, “You know my mum, your grandma D was a professional hair stylist?”

TBH- TO BE HONEST, I am so glad that the other grandma did not give our grandson a mullet or mohawk!

IMHO- IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, truly his new haircut is ultra stylish. Of course, everything looks wonderful on such a perfect 18 month old.

FYI- FOR YOUR INFORMATION, our grandson is certainly not whiny. He cannot be compared with, “The babies on the bus go, “Wah, wah, wah!” So his mummy rarely says, “Shh, shh, shh, shh!”

PDA -PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION abound in this home. Thankfully. If and I say if the grandson did cry, the other grandma, grandma D would sing, “The people on the bus go up and down.” Bobbing, she pulls him into her arms for the HUGEST hug!

ILY- I LOVE YOU would rebound around the room. So our grandson is swaddled as always in love, affection and security-every child’s right.

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Margarida,

I just loved this story , what a sweet telling of both grandmas , especially grandma D!!! How lucky is this beautiful child to have such a loving family! You are my favorite writer, so talented you are!

This was a fun story to write and watching the family video really helped me capture the reactions of my grandson. Goodness, I am still blushing that I dared to try sing!

Deborah, many thanks for your sweet exuberant comments.

@MargaridaBrei

So sweet and lovely is this story of yours, Margarida. The happiness and positivity within the family in your story draw me in. I am smiling and singing all the way until the end. The grandson is extremely fortunate to have a family that loves him so much.

Lotchie, it is always an absolute pleasure to hear from you! Your feedback is always so uplifting and positive. I can imagine you “smiling and singing!” What an extremely kind statement to make. Wishing blessings to you and your family and hoping to hear one of your fabulous stories soon!

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