Grandchildren

Who would have thought there is so much milage in a grandchild. They are a good resource for entertainment, new reading material and getting things done around the house.
For instance, if you encourage the love of dirt and gardening implements, they are a good excuse to get out in the yard and do some spring cleaning and planting.
Just think of all the newe literature you're being exposed to... Dr. Seuess and Shel Silverstein of nothing else.
It is a great reason to get out the camera and take pictures. You really have to hone your skills to get images that are not a blur or back of the head.
Finally, they are just plain fun to have around. I've taught my Granddaughter all about opposable thumbs as in the tiger saying I can't hold an umbrella because I don't have opposable thumbs. (see the now politically incorrect book "Little Black Sambo" who is actually Indian. We just call him little Sambo). She goes around telling people about her "poposable thumbs" and giving them the thumbs up sign.