My nephew and fading troubles

[Guest]

It is hard to believe, but my nephew will be 2 years old this November. Watching him grow has been tremendously fun. My favorite story, thus far, happened earlier in June.


I went to my sis/bro-in-law’s place to drop off something for my sister. I parked out front in the street and came in the side door by the driveway. As I opened the door, my nephew yelled, “Cort!” [He hasn't quite mastered "Uncle", it comes out ... "Unc ... Unc ... Unclcor"!]

I heard my sister say, “How’d you know that was Uncle Cort coming in the house?” A bit later, we found out. As we were talking in the front room, my nephew walked to the front window, pointed, and said, “Cahr…Cort cahr.” He was pointing at my Caprice Classic....

Later, right before I left, he started saying “Cap…Cap…Cap…Capri!”, trying to say Caprice for me.



Other "nephew corruption victories" I claim include getting him to say...

..."Dodge", which my sister drives (manual Dakota quad cab)

..."Arlo", which is what I called the Monte Carlo, soon after my parents bought their ("my") 1976 Monte Carlo when I was ~2 years old.


While he hasn't said "Monte", "Carlo" or "Monte Carlo" for me, Dad tells me that he has said "Monte" for him.... For now ... I'm settling for Caprice, since he hasn't seen my Monte Carlos yet...!


3 pics of my nephew....

Driving his truck:

Who...me?

Uncle Cort is so silly!

Sssooo...what melts everything away for you? Whenever I see my nephew (or drive any of my Monte Carlos or my Caprice Classic), all the troubles of the world just seem to disappear. Who or what does that for you?




Cort | 36.m.IL | 5 Monte Carlos.1 Caprice Classic | pig valve.pacemaker
MCs.CC | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"We'd all live in a quiet house, without Big Bird or Mickey Mouse" ... Oak Ridge Boys ... 'Thank God For Kids'

 

[Bill B]

Stories like this do it for me. What a cute kid.

 

[malibu82]

haha how funny and cute!

 

[Eva]

So cute!

In my case, when I was your age, it was my nephews and nieces. Now, being older, it is their kids who have this tremendous effect on me; especially the latest twins who just turned one!

Enjoy them, Cort...they grow up very quickly.

 

[Ross]

Nothing beats a child to take your mind off of other worries. They sort of suck you into their world, and you become a kid again yourself.

 

[Luana]

Very cute! Thanks for posting.

 

[Freddie]

Too cute Cort...I mean your nephew

Thanks for sharing

 

[sweetbanker]

Very cute. Children are the spice of life.

 

[Missy]

This story made my day! My husband and I were just talking about my nieces and how much we love them. They are older but we still take so much delight in them even though we have our own children. I don't know what we would do without them or the nephews.
I really get a big delight out my grandchildren also. They are my really big happiness! I have all the bragging rights.
I love to go outside and hear children playing in the neighborhood. I couldn't stand a retirement community without the sound of children every now and then. To me when children are out it is like all is right with the world.
My dog also makes me happy. Some of the things he does.... my little blue heeler is just the smartest little doggie in the world!!!! LOL And he loves us so much! Probably not as much as we love him though.
I also want to tell you that is one handsome little guy and he is lucky to have a doting uncle like you!

 

[Kathy McCain]

Thanks Court, for the uplifting stories and adorable pics! Little children are GREAT!!!!!!

 

[hensylee]

oh, isn't he a prize!~ Such a beautiful child, Cort, and you are really proud of him. And he's just tickled with your cars. Have fun and enjoy all your time with him because tomorrow, he will be 14~! Blessins..,,..

 

[Gnusgal]

Aw, Cort. It's great to read the love you have for your nephew. Now when are you going to come down to Texas and corrupt my two?

 

[Guest]

*grins*

Ahhhwe....thank you, everyone!

Nothing beats a child to take your mind off of other worries. They sort of suck you into their world, and you become a kid again yourself.

Yes, yes you do. I'm certainly enjoying it .

Too cute Cort...I mean your nephew

LOL!

I also want to tell you that is one handsome little guy and he is lucky to have a doting uncle like you!

Ah, thank you, Missy!

oh, isn't he a prize!~ Such a beautiful child, Cort, and you are really proud of him. And he's just tickled with your cars. Have fun and enjoy all your time with him because tomorrow, he will be 14~! Blessins..,,..

Just 14? I thought he'd be 30 tomorrow...LOL . Thank you, darlin'.

Now when are you going to come down to Texas and corrupt my two?

LOL! I'm not sure yet.....maybe next year....MAYBE.....


One more quick story....

In mid-June, events dictated that my 1979 Caprice Classic and 1987 Monte Carlo LS/CL were at the house at the same time. The CC was parked along the street curb, and the MC was in the driveway. As my sister and nephew left, my nephew pointed to my CC and said, "Cahr....Cort cahr". My sister replied, "Yes." Then, she turned and pointed at the MC, "...and that is Uncle Cort's car, too!"

My nephew looked at the MC, tilted his head, looked at his Mom, then looked back at the MC, pointed at it and said, somewhat hesitantly, "Cahr....Cort cahr." Since then, he recognizes either the CC or the '87 MC as my car. Course ... just wait until he sees the rest of my Monte Carlos.........LOL!

Cort | 36.m.IL | 5 Monte Carlos.1 Caprice Classic | pig valve.pacemaker
MCs.CC | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"Your friends have shown a kink in the single life" ... The Raconteurs ... 'Steady As She Goes'