My three year old grandson asked me during Christmas dinner “Grandpa, how come your tummy is so big?” I was taken aback by the forwardness and the innocence of the question, but I answered, “Because that’s where I put all of his momma’s delicious dinner”. His mom smiled but the look on his face told me he wasn’t buying it.
Now that I, myself, have grown old and gray, / May I take a moment to say, / A child doesn’t understand how we got this way. / But they’ll learn. They’ll find one day, / We’re not as old as once thought they. / But until that revelatory day, / Kid, do me a favor; shut up and go away.
Perhaps grandson could use some weights in his pockets so that he won’t be blown away by winds. He hasn’t learned yet appearance does not determine advantage versus disadvantage.
C over 2 years ago
Good to clear that up
sirbadger over 2 years ago
Do your bushy eyebrows cause you to see things that aren’t there? Maybe a bigfoot sighting.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member over 2 years ago
Nelson was being tactful when he didn’t mention his Grandpa’s nose hairs.
Ratkin Premium Member over 2 years ago
That too.
Doug K over 2 years ago
With a little help from others, we can all find more aspects about our appearances that we don’t like.
iggyman over 2 years ago
That too!
mrwiskers over 2 years ago
My three year old grandson asked me during Christmas dinner “Grandpa, how come your tummy is so big?” I was taken aback by the forwardness and the innocence of the question, but I answered, “Because that’s where I put all of his momma’s delicious dinner”. His mom smiled but the look on his face told me he wasn’t buying it.
Durak Premium Member over 2 years ago
I used to be a pretty good looking guy. Now all I see is a scary looking old man in the mirror.
jagedlo over 2 years ago
You just had to go there, huh, Nelson?
scpandich over 2 years ago
Someone’s out of the will.
Ace 66 over 2 years ago
Last Will and Testament…….. to my inconsiderate grandson I leave my nose hair puller.
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
Out of the mouths of babes….
Bookworm over 2 years ago
Now that I, myself, have grown old and gray, / May I take a moment to say, / A child doesn’t understand how we got this way. / But they’ll learn. They’ll find one day, / We’re not as old as once thought they. / But until that revelatory day, / Kid, do me a favor; shut up and go away.
Thank you. The Curmudgeon.
brick10 over 2 years ago
“Andy Rooney Eyebrows” Isn’t that a song?
Gen.Flashman over 2 years ago
If he hates his curly hair that much his mother should just give him a #3 summer crew cut.
rlaker22j over 2 years ago
kids say the darndest things
Queen of America over 2 years ago
Why don’t old men have their barbers trip their eyebrows? My husbands’ barber does.
SamT53 over 2 years ago
I was determined not to be the old geezer with bushy eyebrows, hairy ears, etc. A decent beard trimmer with attachments solves those embarrassments.
pbr50138 over 2 years ago
When I hear “bushy eyebrows”, I think of Bull Curry, the old time wrestler. Google him…
ANIMAL over 2 years ago
Add that to the list……… the GROWING list.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
You tell him Earl..you tell him?
w16521 over 2 years ago
Ah the things kids will say!
christelisbetty over 2 years ago
You know you’re old, when you think back, to that special occasion, and realize, I’m older now than, my grandparents were when we did that.
Redd Panda over 2 years ago
That kid is harder to get rid of, than a termite infestation.
Realimaginary1 Premium Member over 2 years ago
This reminds me of the recently-repeated Get Fuzzy strip where Rob explains to Satchel that it’s “Don Quixote,” not “Donkey Hote.”
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
“Those other things are matters of great pride.”
Billy Yank over 2 years ago
I can hardly see Earl’s eyebrows. Nelson has none. Mine are starting to give Gandalf some competition.
heathcliff2 over 2 years ago
Perhaps grandson could use some weights in his pockets so that he won’t be blown away by winds. He hasn’t learned yet appearance does not determine advantage versus disadvantage.
eced52 over 2 years ago
Rude, much?
joyscooter over 2 years ago
That’s absolutely awesome ! :)
marko92752 over 2 years ago
This is why I won’t have any of those devices in my house, or activate it on my phone or computer.