"Kenneth W. Wachter, the chairman of the department of demography at the University of California, Berkeley, has estimated that by 2030, more than 70 percent of 8-year-olds will likely have a living great-grandparent. It is a phenomenon that Kevin Kinsella, the head of the Aging Studies branch of the United States Census Bureau, has referred to as a great-grandparent boom."
Well, Jude is just one of three great-grandchildren benefiting from this great-grandparent boom...especially the celebration part! It's Pop-Pop's 95th birthday and four generations came on this special day to be with Pop-Pop, and wish him many more to come! I don't know who was more tickled to see the other, but Jude and Pop-Pop seemed to get quite a kick out of their time together.
And big kudos go out to Jude for his willingness to put down the cupcake long enough to snap some great pictures, for a memorable day!
P.S. Jude is also available for weddings, graduations and bar-mitzvahs!
P.S.S. How many of you are already into 4th generation families? We'd love to hear about it!
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Happy 95th, Pop!
Bubbie and Jude...Elliot was there, too!
Great "grand" pop Harry was born in 1917, which pushed him to his 93rd birthday celebration in June. Although there are 92 years between him and his great grandson, they share much in common. They both work on their walking daily, find soft foods easiest to chew, and they're terrific at making each other laugh!
Since I get to help my grandson and my dad out weekly, I'm always entertained by these two hams. Jude will crack me up with his actions, while my dad has at times, a very dark sense of humor. Like when he asked me recently if I wanted to know how he keeps his caregivers on their toes. Without thinking I said, "yes!" His punch line was to take 2 fast, deep breaths, then drop his head on his shoulder with his eyes closed, as if he croaked...Okay, so I do admit I laughed along with him, off my chair, but don't ya' think this man needs a hobby?
Holding on to my sense of humor for dear life,
Bubbie
P.S. Would love to hear one of your classic, funny stories about your munchkins, or parents!
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