The Rookie Grandparent

Grandson #3 is coming soon and The Rookie keeps hearing about the new guy’s bed, toys, diapers, etc. and Imaginary Grandson #3 is already part of the group… here’s a recent scenario where the oldest grandson is F, the soon-to-be-middle grandson is S, and the to-be-youngest grandson is Imaginary P:
– F is pushing Imaginary P on the swing (conservatively, since F doesn’t like to swing very high)
– S says “Higher, Higher, Higher!” (since S lives for danger and wants to swing as high as possible)
– F starts pushing Imaginary P on the swing higher and higher
– Suddenly S says “Imaginary P fell out of the swing! Imaginary P is HURT!!” and starts crying
– F says “You made me push him higher!” and starts crying
– Mom gets involved: “What is going on out here???”
– F and S (together and sobbing): “Imaginary P fell out of the swing and he is HURT!!”
– Mom says “No, P is still right here in Mommy’s tummy. You guys calm down”
– F and S (still whimpering): “OK” :-)