30 November 2011

Grandpa Jack

While we were at the Toys for Tots 5k, this man came up to Jack and me and struck up a conversation:

Man:  "How old is your baby?" 
Elizabeth: "He's 11 months old.  He'll be one on December 10."
Man:  "My birthday is December 10!!"
Elizabeth:  "Wow!  That's so cool!"
a couple minutes later...
Man:  "What's your baby's name?"
Elizabeth:  "His name is Jack."
Man:  "That's my name!!"
Elizabeth:  "Shut up!  You are lying!  Really?"

As it turns out, Grandpa Jack (as I've lovingly named the man) is expecting two granddaughters in a few months and that is why he was drawn to us.  One of his daughters met him at the race and he introduced us to her.  She was just as shocked as we were to hear of the coincidence.  Grandpa Jack's real name is John, but everyone has called him Jack his whole life.  What a small, crazy world!

Grandpa Jack and Baby Jack

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