You Will Never Be My Best Friend
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
November 22, 2015 7:06pm CST
We were out at brunch this morning after church with our daughter, son in law and their youngest son Jack who is 4. I told him I was going to be his best friend.
He looked at me and said Grandma you will never be my best friend. I looked at him and pretended I was crying. He looked visibly upset and said Grandma, Grady is my best friend.
I started to laugh and told him it's okay grandma has a best friend too. But I like you!!
I love the totally honesty you get from little children and I guess he let me know that I can't be a best friend, I think being his best grandma is going to have to do!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
They do and he is obviously loyal to his best friend Grady. lol
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
23 Nov 15
Ha! He was able to differentiate that you are his loving Grandma and he has a best friend..so cute the things that children say..so honest.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
He is a pip, that's for sure. Grady and he have been at day care together since they were babies.
@Tampa_girl7 (48958)
• United States
23 Nov 15
Children say the most precious things.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
23 Nov 15
Kids don't pull any punches and always tell it like it is. How cute that you got to be the best grandma even if you couldn't be his best friend
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
lol I am surprised he didn't tell me I was too old to be his best friend.
@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
23 Nov 15
If you want the truth, ask a child.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
They haven't learned to filter yet so you get more than you expect lol.
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
23 Nov 15
Aren't kids great! Best grandma works just fine.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
lol I think I like the best grandma title even better.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
lol Yes but we can't tell his other grandma!!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Nov 15
@BelleStarr Of course . For sure she will be green with envy to you . 
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
23 Nov 15
such a lovely conversation for you and your grandson - something to embarrass him with when he hits 18 or 20 no doubt
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
23 Nov 15
@BelleStarr hopefully not forgetful by then
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
lol Lucky for him I will be 80 by then and no doubt will have forgotten
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
lol Exactly, I guess what they say is right, kids don't need a best friend they need a grandma!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
@Juliaacv I was his granny nanny for two years so we have a special relationship. lol
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@Juliaacv (48442)
• Canada
23 Nov 15
@BelleStarr I think that he was complimenting you in his own sweet way.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
I hope he stays that way for a few more years, he is adorable.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
23 Nov 15
They really are so cute at that age. And sometimes they take things you say literally. When my oldest grandson was about 3 or 4, his baby brother came down with a stomach virus. I was talking about how he had a stomach bug and my oldest grandson thought there was a bug in his brother's stomach.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
Yes you're right, it is all very literal and I think he thought I wanted to take Grady's place. My bad!! lol
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 Nov 15
@BelleStarr He probably did. I love the things that come out of their mouths sometimes. They are so honest in what they say.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Nov 15
True and what was I thinking, I can't be his best friend I am too old lol
Good to see you here too.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
They certainly let you know where you stand and I am delighted to be just grandma.
@GreatMartin (23676)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
23 Nov 15
And when do children become dishonest and start telling little white lies and become 'adults?!?!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
lol One would wish never but at this age he is into brutal honesty!!
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 15
Out of the mouths of babes. There is no holding back with openness and honesty! I love their innocence!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
lol Yes and he was so serious, he wasn't giving up his best friend for me!!
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
23 Nov 15
Aw, what a cutie he must be. You are a lucky grandma.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
Thank you, he is most likely our last grandchild and I am really enjoying him.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
Yes, I think I tried to break the friend barrier and scared him lol
@star_disgate (779)
• Phoenix, Arizona
23 Nov 15
That is absolutely adorable! Kids are so sweet.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Nov 15
Thank you, yes it was a very presiouc exchange that we had.
