Best of the Best

Yesterday, Saturday, I spent wonderful time with Hayes at his home. Mom went to get her hair done. Watched animated science shows. Learned more about the extinction of dinosaurs. Television viewing at its best.

Son Jonathan, aka Uncle Bubba to Hayes, joined us which made for even more carrying on. Such fun.

At the end of the day, daughter Ashlee wrote a message of gratitude to me and Uncle Bubba, thanking us for being there for them when they need us. Easy day.

She referred to us as the “best of the best” to count on. Sort of touched me.

In actuality, Hayes and his mom are the best of the best. Adorable 6 year old who is reading at 3rd grade level, doing math at easily a 5th grade level, and enthralled in science and astrophysics easily at an 8th-9th grade level.  Mom is successfully touching all of the bases with nutrition, school, friends, family, and a profound level of loving caregiving. Could not ask for more.

It is nice to be included on someone’s best of the best list, regardless of the honorable pursuit. Nonetheless, we are truly blessed with a best grandson and a best daughter who nurtures him, with a best support system with Uncle Bubba, Hayes’ hard working and loving father, and Hayes’ entire set of loving grandparents who are best at being totally supportive.

Best trumps being pretty good, but unconditional love trumps all.

 Kindly yours,

Papa in Tennessee