A few years ago, a neighbor asked me if Jeff was adopted. I was surprised that she'd ask, and she was a little surprised when I told her he was. Then she asked,"What nationality are his parents? Are they black?"
What??? Probably ranks up there as one of the strangest questions I ever been asked. And that's sayin' something considering this "peculiar" religion I belong to.
"No, they're your average, white, born-and-raised-in-Utah type of people. Why would you think they were black?"
"Well, Delaney was talking about her white grandpa and her brown grandpa today. I've met your dad, so I know he's white. I just assumed his dad must be another nationality, or maybe black."
Then it dawned on me.
She was talking about their hair! From the earliest age possible that I can recall to memory, I've always looked for the gray crayon to color my dad's hair. Or, just ended up using the #2 pencil. However, by now, it is definitely white. A gorgeous shade of white that I can only aspire to, but know I will indeed never attain. And so, that's how he became our White Grandpa, and Grandpa Clark became our Brown Grandpa.
I just want to let our White Grandpa know how much we love him. And support him. Life has not been great for him over the past few weeks, and we just want him to know we think he's the greatest.
When I went to college, there would frequently be short messages on my machine that went like this:
"Hi Kel. It's Dad. Have I told you lately that I love you? Well, I do. Love you. Dad."
So Grandpa, we just wanted to tell you lately, that we love you.
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That is so cute! Breanna named my mom Grandma Wiggley Hair because she has a head full of naturally curly hair. It just stuck and I call her that too!
We love white-hair gpa too...except when he is trying to kill my hubby! He has been in our thoughts and prayers a lot lately!
Hmm Car...I'm going to need to hear that story. I don't think I've heard the one about Uncle G trying to kill Reid. Do tell!
That is too funny!
As you can imagine, dad has not had time to read very many blog sites lately, but I'm going to make sure he sees that one tonight! Love that girl!!! As far as Reid is concerned - Dad was just trying to keep him on his toes - I think it was his toes!
I laughed out loud at your post because when my Maddy was 3 she called her grandmas her "white grandma" and her "black grandma" for the very same reason--their hair color! Sadly my mom (the black grandma) wasn't too wild about that moniker. But we all got such a kick out of it. If Delaney is anything like Maddy was at that age, she is pure joy and spunk!
We love her white grandpa too! He is an amazing man and an example to us all.
I love White Grandpa...your kids are the cutest, and I'm SO proud of you that you are recording all your cute little stories. You will be happy some day. One of our favorite of course is that Krista "doesn't have a daddy". :)
I love the things Delaney comes up with! She is a doll! I love our "white" dad too - he's amazing and I'm so proud of him.
hey kel - i love to keep up with your kids.
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