March 18, 2006

For several days, Josiah would walk around the house flexing his muscles saying, “Papa…Papa.” We were confused a little as to why he associated that particular motion with Papa (even though we know how strong his Papa is), but of course we thought it was cute that he was constantly talking about his Papa. Well, this past Wednesday before our mid-week meeting, William was showing Josiah some pictures of the family that he has on his palm. Josiah asked to see “Papa.” William showed him the picture of Papa, but Josiah’s shook his head and kept saying “Papa” along with flexing his muscles. So William began to think about what other pictures he had of Dad on his palm. But there were no other pictures of Dad. Still Josiah was emphatic about wanting to see “Papa.” Well, it all of a sudden hit William that Josiah was referring to the little cartoon video he downloaded onto his palm of “Popeye.” So, he pulled the video up and, yes, indeed, that was the “Papa” Josiah was talking about. Josiah must wonder in amazement at all that his Papa did in his younger years, always with Nana (Olive Oil) by his side. We only wish Papa hadn’t smoked that pipe =). Well, everyday brings numerous requests to watch again his Papa in action!