Expressing Opinions

At 3am this morning I was already showered, dressed and was tyeing my boots when the phone rang and my son was on the other end. He was giddy and said he had waited as long as could to call. I asked how he was doing and said he was doing good, all the while he still had a laugh in his voice. Then he tells me, “You are going to be a grandpa?” followed by a laugh. I responded by telling him, “I am not old enough to be a grandpa.” Then we both laughed together.

Funny thing is, I really don’t feel old enough to be a grandpa. I enjoy riding a bike, running, lifting weights, hiking, surfing, and the list goes on. My nephew says I am the most fun uncle. Together we have attended concerts ranging from Junior Brown to Kid Rock. With both of us being single when we go out, we both appreciate and delight in interacting and meeting woman. Now I know a few people around my age I would consider grandparently. They like to garden and play cards. My brother who is younger than me would make a great grandparent with his pot belly and cranky disposition. Me, I am FUN! And I think I am too young to be a grandparent.

So, back to my son’s phone call this morning. We talked for about thirty minutes, until I had to go to work. I could tell he was happy, but tempered with uncertainty. This will open a new chapter in his life as well as a new one in our relationship. A chapter that up until now he could not fully understand or appreciate. A chapter where I will be able to share with him the cares, worry, love, happiness, pride, and the this list is even longer, between us as a father to son, but more importantly as father to father.

I don’t think I will ever be old enough to be a grandpa, so I guess they have to settle for me being the most fun grandparent. I wonder how my dad felt when he found out he was going to be a grandparent? I think I will ask him.

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