Dear Kaylee,

Grandpa took a break from doing Grandpa Diary. I have been spending so much time with you, there is just too much to talk about! But, because this is a timeline of our relationship together, I better start posting a bit!

Lately it has been so much fun listening to you talk: With real words (“turtle,” “cookie” are the latest), sign language (“more,” “all done,” “please,” “thank you”), and jabber (“Kaylee talk” I can actually understand and so jabber back).

Your latest communication is give blessings. This was easy to teach. You can point to many body parts and so I just connected “Where’s Kaylee’s head?” Where’s Grandpa’s head?” with the word “Blessing.”

“Grandpa gives Kaylee a blessing.” “Give Grandpa a blessing.”

This works out well. Ask your mommy about blessings. This was a nighttime ritual for her all her growing up years. We would pray and talk and bless each other.

Grandpa and mommy’s friend (“Uncle Rich”) even wrote a book about this.

Holding Your Family Together: 5 Simple Steps to Help Bring Your Family Closer to God and Each Other

This is easy for you to do, Kaylee. Grandpa has a huge shaved head that makes a good target!

God Bless, Kaylee,
Grandpa