“One of his favorite words now is “Pop.” There’s no question that it feels good in his mouth, but it’s not just that. In the way these things usually go in the house of family, Nana is wallpaper and Pop is a chandelier. “Pop! Pop!” he shouts now, searching for his grandfather.” 

― Anna Quindlen, Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting

We take him to the park to feed the ducks and play. He and Grandpa send secret messages back and forth and I watch the marvel in his face. He thinks the whole thing is magical, and I have to agree.

He runs to me for a snack, to read a story, or to help him find his boots, but it is Grandpa who points out the possibility of magic. Suddenly the world is full of so many new things to discover and I can’t tell you how fun it is!