Yesterday was one of the nicest days my grandson Keoni and I have ever had together. With his dad's encouragement (Anne's and my son Kyle), Keoni chose the movie he wanted to see, "Wreck-It Ralph," a Disney animated hit movie, a fun family film.
I picked him up in my little red convertible. At the outset, I told Keoni I am very warm and friendly but I have a strong personality and if I am being overbearing to please tell me. He smiled and said he would.
When we arrived at the Regal Theaters, I bought the tickets and told him he could have anything he wanted at the snack bar. He chose a giant package of candy and the largest tub of popcorn they offer.
When I looked at the size of that tub of popcorn and looked at the size of Keoni, it seemed inconceivable that he could eat so much popcorn. But when I asked him, with a big smile, he replied that he could. As it turned out, he did eat it all! But I must admit, I helped a little bit. It was the first time in years I've eaten movie popcorn but when Keoni asked, I could not say no to such a cute face and to such a happy voice.
Driving to the movie and back, and walking back and forth from the parking lot, we had a chance to talk and it was the first time we had such a nice conversation. We discussed his classes, in which he is making all "A's and B's," and we discussed his sports, which very much interest to him.
Like his dad, Keoni is especially good at soccer and basketball, and he is looking forward to the start of his next basketball league in San Pedro. We also talked about some of the leagues he played in when he was a little guy years ago, but neither of us could remember the names of his teams, with one exception: The Muck Dogs.
While Keoni could recall little about that team in a starter baseball league for little children, I told him about the burgundy red jerseys the team wore, how no-one was ever called out and how no score was kept. Keoni remembered hitting off a tee and he seemed pleased when I told him I have his Muck Dog picture on display in my office.
And I will readily admit that that picture and other Keoni pictures of all ages Anne and I have all over the house bring us great joy.
As we left the theater, Keoni talked about his enjoyment of "Wreck-It Ralph" and we discussed scenes that we most liked. I asked if he wanted to join us at the weekly Saturday night dinner Anne and I host at Chicago for Ribs (they have a great veggie burger for vegetarians) but Keoni was looking forward to his salmon dinner with his other grandparents, which was a good idea for him and for them.
In writing this summary a day later, it is with a huge smile, for I treasure the time I have with Keoni and it gives us the opportunity of getting to really know each other.
Dick
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