Grandpa snuck away from Grandma one morning. She was busy with her quilting, and he felt an urge to satisfy his sweet tooth.
Just down the street, a little doughnut shop waited with the hottest coffee and the most treasured, sweet creations ever made. Without Grandma nearby to fuss at him, he could enjoy coffee, doughnuts, and some conversation with whomever dropped by the shop.
He orders the usual: coffee with his two favorite doughnuts. Boston-cream and maple-covered long john, each looks mouth-watering and delicious.
Behind him, the shop’s door opens, and two little children bust in with giggles and way too much energy.
“Grandpa, Grandpa!” His grandchildren, Ben and Lydia, just happen to discover where Grandpa is hiding out.
A moment later, Grandpa is enjoying coffee, spending time with two very special children, and sharing his doughnuts.
There will be another time for enjoying doughnuts, but loving Lydia and Ben . . . Precious!
This short story was originally published in May, 2019. Two of my youngest grandchildren are really Ben and Lydia (now 3 and 2 years old, respectively). I look forward to spoiling them with a sweet treat.
awwwww 🙂 They will be more than happy to oblige you 🙂
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Indeed Margaret! I look forward to making this happen when I can again travel to Montana.
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❤️
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Lisa, thanks for reading. I hope to take some very young grandkids out for a doughnut when I can safely travel to Montana.
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Sounds like fun!
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the best kind of surprise!
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Absolutely! I look forward to experiencing such a surprise when I can travel again.
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I hope that will be soon!
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Lovely memories.
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Thanks for reading this special story. I look forward to making it a “real” event.
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Wonderful sweet memories
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Crissy, I appreciate your thoughts. My older grandchildren have experienced such moments, filled with sweet memories. I look forward to the time when I can experience such moments with my youngest grandchildren.
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Such a blessing grandchildren are.
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Aww such precious grand kids at that age
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So true Pastor Jim! Being a grandparent brings all kinds of love-filled moments.
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Aww
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Awww, so sweet.
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Laleh, I appreciate your kind words. Being a grandparent is one of the most loved duties in life.
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My son is married but no grand kids yet, lol.
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