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By time we left Pittsburgh, Nathan and I were covered in princess and Pokémon stickers and tattoos, thanks to the loving ministrations of our beloved grandchildren.
Six-year-old Edward had decided that, in his words: “My new name is Nana Lisa Grandpa Nathan Buck.”
Edward and I made two books together; this was his idea. He brought in paper, folded it in half and stapled the fold. At his direction, Edward and I illustrated each page with the habitat of his Pokémon stickers (land, water, sky) and then took turns carefully placing 3 or 4 Pokémon stickers on each page.
We included illustrations of some of their powers (freeze rays, fire, Zzzzz for putting others to sleep). Edward then dictated, and I scribed, some somewhat repetitive dialogue between the characters:
- Character 1: I’m gonna get you.
- Character 2: Aghhhhhhhhhh!
- Character 1: I’m gonna freeze you.
- Character 2: Aghhhhhhhhhh!
- Character 1: I’m gonna poison you.
- Character 2: Aghhhhhhhhhh!
- Character 1: I’m gonna burn you.
- Character 2: Aghhhhhhhhhh!
Edward had me title both of the books: “Nana Lisa and Edward’s book.” He had his mom read them multiple times, me read them, Nathan read them and before bedtime, he chose them as his bedtime story.
Four-year-old Fran’s penchant was for princesses. She followed Edward’s example and made a book. Her cute little voice is an adorable result of previous tonsil and adenoid removal. She’s been going to speech therapy to help with pronunciation.
Two-year-old William’s contributions were cuteness, lots of exploratory energy - and maybe a bit of pee.
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