I was not required to kiss grandparents and aunts, but I WAS required to allow them to kiss me. (Uncles and grandpa were not an issue, in those days). One of the aunts was worst: She used some kind of face powder that smelled really… really… bad to me. Kind of like chemical / rotten / flowers. Bleaugh.
My kids had a teacher in grade school who had the nickname “Kissy K”(I do not know if I should give her last name) and was dearly loved by all, and she has since passed, as well.
As a kid, I loved giving (and getting) hugs, but I did not like kisses. I’m not going to say most boys didn’t like kisses (girlfriends exempted of course), but if they did they sure didn’t make it known!
Neither of my grandmothers were kissers. They didn’t have to be when one was a world class homemade chocolate chip cookie provider and the other offered a safe place when things got too bad at home…
My grandkids are great huggers, but now of course that’s not allowed. I worry that by the time this is all over, they’ll have gotten so used to distancing that they’ll have outgrown it.
After my Dad passed, we were cleaning out his dresser and found a few offbeat birthday cards I had given him which told him I really appreciated him and how much he influenced me growing up. I have kept those cards.
allen@home about 4 years ago
I understand where Nelson is coming from. When i was at that age i didn’t much care for hugs and kisses from relatives.
Templo S.U.D. about 4 years ago
To rephrase Homer to Bart, “{chuckle} Nelson doesn’t have a grandchild.”
Argythree about 4 years ago
Someday, Grandma will be gone and the opportunity to show love will also be gone. Kids should try to remember that…
Concretionist about 4 years ago
I was not required to kiss grandparents and aunts, but I WAS required to allow them to kiss me. (Uncles and grandpa were not an issue, in those days). One of the aunts was worst: She used some kind of face powder that smelled really… really… bad to me. Kind of like chemical / rotten / flowers. Bleaugh.
dadoctah about 4 years ago
“Grandma, I need to be totally honest with you. I’ve decided to become a Christian Scientist. So let’s have no more talk about medicine, okay?”
iggyman about 4 years ago
My kids had a teacher in grade school who had the nickname “Kissy K”(I do not know if I should give her last name) and was dearly loved by all, and she has since passed, as well.
Breadboard about 4 years ago
Nod , Nod , Wink , Wink …..
pekelopan Premium Member about 4 years ago
Grandchildren are fine with kisses but only up to a certain age.
jagedlo about 4 years ago
Nice try, Opal!
DavidWilliams1 about 4 years ago
Nelson was George Washington’s favorite horse.
jpayne4040 about 4 years ago
As a kid, I loved giving (and getting) hugs, but I did not like kisses. I’m not going to say most boys didn’t like kisses (girlfriends exempted of course), but if they did they sure didn’t make it known!
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
Growing up my dads mother always pinched cheeks on the face….never held or kissed her many grandchildren. Cold
ERBEN2 about 4 years ago
Why isn’t Roscoe and Muffin sitting by the chair next to grandma ?
Tentoes about 4 years ago
Seems to me spending time with grandchildren (I have 1) is great medicine.
1953Baby about 4 years ago
PLEASE don’t tell me Nelson is an Earl-in-training. . .
walstib Premium Member about 4 years ago
Like our grandson running away from the nightly Facetime call.
Darth Stevious about 4 years ago
Neither of my grandmothers were kissers. They didn’t have to be when one was a world class homemade chocolate chip cookie provider and the other offered a safe place when things got too bad at home…
david_42 about 4 years ago
I’m glad my wife’s kids will never have children.
Slowly, he turned... about 4 years ago
I wasn’t crazy about my grandmother’s (or any relative’s) kisses at that age, but making them worse was she dipped snuff – a LOT of snuff… yeesch!
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 4 years ago
From the mouth of babes.. and, the most hurtful thing a grandmother ever hears.
ForrestOverin about 4 years ago
Don’t be creepy, Opal!
zeexenon about 4 years ago
Aah, memories of grandma’s kisses, a little like kissing a corpse.
kab2rb about 4 years ago
Even my own son never gave his grandma a kiss. Grandma been gone over 4 years.
melissa about 4 years ago
my grandson would have gave me a sweet hug
wndflower1 about 4 years ago
YUK1
Snolep about 4 years ago
My grandkids are great huggers, but now of course that’s not allowed. I worry that by the time this is all over, they’ll have gotten so used to distancing that they’ll have outgrown it.
onespiceybbw about 4 years ago
… At which point Opal grabbed Nelson up in a great big hug and took her kiss, because life is too short to not love someone.
cuzinron47 about 4 years ago
You smell like Tabu.
slowlearner2 about 4 years ago
After my Dad passed, we were cleaning out his dresser and found a few offbeat birthday cards I had given him which told him I really appreciated him and how much he influenced me growing up. I have kept those cards.
jdbligh about 4 years ago
Someone call HR.