My dad just recently retired and although he does not work for a “company” per say he still is doing the same thing for various plants as a contractor. Because he knew he would take on these new ventures it was in his best interest to find the most cost effective way to save money, so he decided to go ahead and by a 5th wheel. This would be costly but because he was going to be on the road it would definitely be more cost effective in the long run, also because it is considered a 2nd home he would get a tax deduction.
Before, he started his first job, he decided that he was going to come and visit us for about 3 weeks and we were very excited because my dad and I are very close and of course my wife and kids just adore him as well. He was going to bring the “five” that is a whole other story within itself why it is called the “five.” Anyway, when my dad finally arrived and got his 5th wheel hooked up and ready to go he asked if 2 of my older children Logan and Emily could stay with him. At this time Emily was 5 and Logan was 6 (they are 18 months apart). Of course the kids were excited that not only were they going to be with their Papa, but that they were also going to stay in the “five.”
Papa, decided to take them on the woods nearby where they were staying just to get them out and about and have a little adventure, quickly as they walked down the path they found an old looking wooden pallet and my son Logan immediately decided that it was a Pirate’s Raft and that they were now Pirates (Ninja’s beware). As they continued down the trail they created a whole slew of ideas and their imaginations were ramped and they were just having a grand old time. The premise they came up with is based around them being pirates and seeking treasure, they found ‘X” marks the spot and various other things along the way. When they got back to the “five” they continued with their tall tales and swapping of sea stories. Papa was the mediator for the most part but allowed Logan and Emily to fill in the blanks and point the story in any direction they wanted to go.
The story led down to the point of them stealing a rabbit off of some other Pirate’s camp and they brought it back to their camp to cook it and eat it. While they were preparing dinner the Pirate’s that they stole it from and Papa asked Logan what one of their names were and Logan said that the one Pirate’s name was “One Eye” and he was a tough looking guy. Papa then proceeded to ask Emily what the other Pirate’s name was and she thought for s second and she said his name was “Two Eye.” Papa said that he laughed so hard it took a little while to catch his breath.
I love how kids are so honest and creative. This weekend is the 4th of July, I challenge you to take the time to spend just talking with them and allow them to come up with stories that will probably surprise you on how imaginative they really are. Turn the TV off, Video games and just be with them. It goes so fast and the moments will be gone, so enjoy them, I promise it will fill your love tank.

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