Thinking today would be dedicated to in-house things (laundry, dishes, getting ready for Nancy, some notes written), I got a call from Jarrod asking if he could come in. I was pleased -- knowing I could delay the chores because the week is not very busy. Perhaps that's how I got a little snookered.
I went out and got Jarrod. Before we left Lee came in from cutting the grass -- it was very hot, and he only got the backyard done. As we were leaving, and in response to my query about when the needed Jarrod back home (classes start for him tomorrow), Lee stated he would have some work for Jarrod to accomplish when he got back.
Somehow, during the afternoon and in the midst of the multiple projects we were doing, I forgot that little piece in conversation. About 4:30 or so, Jarrod had the bright idea of perhaps spending the night, and then going back home tomorrow when Josh is done with Clinic. Grandpa was asleep at the switch, and did not suggest we get ourselves together and get him back home. It was after Lee came and got Jarrod (around 6 -- the time I was supposed to have him back home) that the light came on and I realized that Jarrod was either in the position that he didn't want to do what was waiting for him at home, or didn't want to suggest to Grandpa that we needed to head to Apollo Beach. It was hot, and most likely the work that awaited him at home would be outside, he may have not wanted to get sweaty again. He had been outside for some projects here, and took a quick shower to cool off.
Anyway, Grandpa was not proactive in this transaction today. I take that as information, and am revising my view of his present level of maturity, and expect that he is not that confident he will find the return of routine (including classes) a welcome change. Oh the cleverness of a 13 year old!
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