Friday, May 1, 2026

2ND FRIDAY THIS AND THAT---MEMORIES OF LOVE AND LAUGHTER!

 THE BABYSITTER


Lulu is just getting old enough to babysit.
So, while she was here last weekend,
we had CJK come over so she
could practice.

Here is how it went!
Lulu is trying to read her book for school
and keep an eye on CJK.
He is VERY INTERESTED in her book.
He is SO interested that he says he can read it--
and starts with
Once 'pon a time....
She is not getting much reading done because
Bucko drops her book on the floor 
and gives her a 
GREAT BIG HUG!
That hug did not seem to get enough of a response-
Let's try 
ONE MORE REALLY BIG HUG-
along with the 
CHIN GRIND!
Ah- yes--perfect response...
Now- Let's just move along
to balancing on the 
Hairy Headed Sisters!
This is what they call an 
ACTION SHOT
in the movies.
Free of charge for you, of course-
And now that you have had fun with 
everyone else it is time to have
FUN WITH POPS!
 Yeah-That's they way we all feel, kid!
Sorry----
your photo name

23 comments:

This N That said...
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This N That said...

sweet memories...cute pics ❤️

Jo said...

Awww, so cute.

Chatty Crone said...

Fun and sadness - both parts of life!

Bless said...

So cute!

Bill said...

Sometimes life can be tough! He'll get over it. :)

Lowcarb team member said...

Aww, so cute.

All the best Jan

Veronica Lee said...

Love how Lulu’s ‘reading time’ turned into cuddle time and action shots.
These are the sweet little moments that stick with us.
Beautiful photos!

Jettie said...

I remember those kiddos

Terri D said...

So darn cute!! And oh, the energy. It is wasted on the young!! LOL

Ann said...

Oh that last picture just made me laugh. I love the pouty face. He sure looked like he was having fun up until then.

racheld said...

AWWWW! Those moments you've captured are pure magic---one such little brother and older sister re-played that scene here for ages. She'd settle in with a Harry Potter, and a small hand would come up to the book for a grab, I'd say "Let Sister Read," (flashbacks to my own omnivorous reading childhood, when it was MOTHER making me put away my book, because it was "Wasting Daylight).
Changing tactics, a little wistful "Dinosaur?" from Brother, and her sweet soft heart would settle for the Mesozoic instead.

And your Pop-Pop could well be another of my Chris' brothers---impeccable silver haircut, immaculate beard (except his was more Santa length for three months every year---and he wore the Santa hat everywhere in December). What a handsome fellow for the gorgeous Blonde-of-the-House. Ours was named GANNER.

Ginny Hartzler said...

CJK and Lulu are beautiful. And she has the most stunning smile! I think it was you who asked about my calendar, It is indeed Marjolein Bastin!!! You must have some of her things.

Connie said...

My goodness he is the spitting image of his grandpa 🥰

Lady Ella said...

He's cute! Cute enough to get away with any amount of disruption (say I, from this distance!)

Cheryl Kimbley said...

Just too cute! Future 'wedding' pictures!!!! LOL

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Lots of hijinks going on there!

Mevely317 said...

How adorable they are! Doesn't Lulu have the prettiest eyes?
I'm so glad you've a fast trigger finger on that camera!

Billie Jo said...

Look at your sweet littles! What great photos of some happy, happy times!

Lisa said...

This is cute. Love the action photos. So sweet.

Cindy said...

Love this post! Too funny! Lulu is a good sport and will make a great babysitter one day!

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

Awe your post today was perfect for today, World Laughter Day! Such happy times have to be remembered !

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Oh that is soo fun, Diana! I love those expressions you captured!!! CJK is just an adorable darling! The last picture was a classic, for sure!!!!!! Happy May to you!