Matt and Mandy

Illustrations by Shauna Mooney Kawasaki

Matt: Do you know what I’m thankful for, Grandpa?

Grandpa: Rocky-road ice cream?

Matt: No. Well, yes. But do you know what I’m even more thankful for?

Grandpa: Pepperoni pizza with double cheese?

Matt: You’re smart, Grandpa! But I mean do you know what I’m even more thankful for than my very most favorite and scrumptious food?

Grandpa: What?

Matt: You.

Grandpa: Oh. Well. Wow! I’m honored, Matt. Because I’m grateful for you too. So grateful that I want to be your grandpa forever. Shall we both do all we can to make sure that happens?

Matt: That’s like asking if we should both have a double scoop of rocky road.

Grandpa: What a brilliant idea!