Hug Fest 2021

 Daddy Steve: We're interrupting our blogcation for a very important reason.  A few years ago, in the early days of the Gregoropolis blog, we did a post on National Hugging Day, which happens to be today, January 21.  

I think it's safe to say that in current times, we could all use a hug more than ever.  Unfortunately, hugging others isn't the easiest thing to do right now, so the kids came up with a brilliant idea.  They're going to do a mass hugging and then send all of their hugs to you virtually via the blog.

So!  Make sure your wi-fi connection is optimized because a whole lot of Sasha and Gregor hug energy is about to come your way!

Blake: Do you have time for a hug, Uli?

Uli: Hee-hee, vell of course!

Pamela: I always say a hug and a nice cup of tea can cure anything.

Mikko & Tyler: Real guys hug!

Rolf & Lulu: We can hug without bumping noses!

Duncan: I feel less gloomy.

Alice: And I feel less anxious.

Frederick & Daphne: Hug power at work!

Frank: Hugs are nearly as good as chocolate!

Jennifer: Oh Frank, you sweet talker...

Kaveh: When you hug someone, you get more back than you give.

Holly Belle: Isn't this nice, John Martin?

John Martin: Yeah, but you can let go of me now.

HUGS from all of us at GREGOROPOLIS!

Gone Fishin'

Hello all!  Gregoropolis is taking a short blogcation to rest and re-energize.

We'll be back in February with more adventures of our Sasha & Gregor crew.

💕 Daddies Steve & John

Out With The Old...

 Daddy Steve:  The Gregoropolis kids wanted to share some random thoughts on the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021...

Bowie: It was a funny year, that's for sure.

Valerie: Yeah, but I'm not laughing.

Luke: I never trusted 2020 from the get-go.  I don't like how it always stares at you.

Oliver: And those zeroes seem to follow you all around the room.

Luke: Pretty sneaky!

Harriet: Anyway, 'one' is a much more hopeful number.

Duncan: I never thought of it that way.

Sasha: It wasn't all bad.  At least we had each other.

Miguel: Very true, amigo.

Frank: And as long as there is pie, how bad can things be?

Uli: Don't you dare make a mess!

Patrick: Statistically speaking, our luck is bound to improve.

Ravi: It's only logical.

Patrick: Don't you just love logic?

Ravi: Indeed!

Holly Belle: Trust me, 2021 will be a lot better.

Kevin: Well, you may be right.

Holly Belle: What do you mean I 'may' be right?!

Meghan: Of course she's right!

Emile: Au revoir, 2020!

Louisette: Et bonjour 2021!

Advent Epilogue

 Pete Dakota and Benjamin Roy started off the Advent calendar, so they decided to close it out by seeing what adventures are to be had at Santa's Garage...

Pete Dakota: The 'Driftsta' has put on the tank treads to zoom through the snow!

BR: While the three wise men Elfy, Yeti, and Frosty watch.

BR:  'Track Ripper' is hitched to the reindeer and they're about 

to take off on the snow jump.

Pete:  'Boneshaker' and the snowplow are clearing the roads.

BR: 'Midnight Otto' is really working!  He's carrying the Christmas tree...

Pete: ...and hauling behind him 'Cyber Speeder' on the sled.

Pete: We never did figure out what the rocket engine was for.

BR: Maybe next year?

Pete: This was really fun!  I hope Daddies get us another calendar next year!

BR: So do I, but we're in for it if Holly Belle...

Holly Belle: <ahem> ...if Holly Belle what?

Pete: Eeep!

BR: Um, we were just saying we hope Daddies get us another Advent calendar for next Christmas.

Holly Belle: Hmmf.  Well, if they do, I will make sure it's the *right* one.

Advent Day 24: Nanny Wendy, Toddler Mikey, & Baby Conor

 

Nanny Wendy: Since you two have been very good boys all year,

you get to pick the last door on the Advent calendar!

Conor: Bah?

Nanny Wendy: And then early to bed with you tonight so Santa can make his rounds.

Mikey: Yaaaay Santa!

Conor: Yeeeeeee!

Wendy: I'll lift you up; do you need help opening the door?

Mikey: I can do it myself.

Wendy: That's a good lad!

Nanny Wendy: Oh look, Mikey, you picked a Hot Wheels car!

Mikey: Yaaay!  Car go zoom, zoom!

Conor: Thoom!

Nanny Wendy: We'll make sure the car has lots of space to go zoom.

Conor: Thoom!

Nanny Wendy: Okay, it's bath time.  Then big brother Stephen Orange will read you a story.

Say 'Merry Christmas' to all of our friends!

Mikey: Mewwy Chwistmas!

Conor: Mella-Camama thoom!

MERRY CHRISTMAS from GREGOROPOLIS

Peace for 2021

Advent Day 23: Wendell & Wyatt

 

Wendell: Merry Christmas Adam, Wyatt!

Wyatt: Merry Christmas...Adam?

Wendell: Of course!  Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, so today is Christmas Adam.

Wyatt: You're a punny man, Wendell.

Wendell: Since our names come near the end of the alphabet,

I guess it's only fitting we pick near the end of the calendar dates.

Wendell: It's a stack of firewood!  

I'm sure Santa wouldn't want to find that going at the bottom of a chimney.

Wyatt: Let's put it, on the opposite corner so the snowman doesn't melt 

and the tree doesn't catch on fire.

Advent Day 22: Kaveh & Pamela

 

Pamela: Ready for our turn at the Advent calendar, Kaveh?

Kaveh: Indeed I am.  But first, if I may...?

Pamela: You may...what?

Kaveh: Well, Bowie and Valerie told me about the toy they drew and 

I think I've figured out what it is.

Pamela: Oooh, what?

Kaveh: It's a plow attachment!  We'll snap it onto this Hot Wheels here 

and it looks like he's plowing out the roads for the other cars.

Pamela: Clever!  

Pamela: Shall we choose our door now?

Kaveh: We shall!

Pamela: Ooof, another one close to the top!  Don't they know not all little kids are that tall?

Kaveh: He's a grumpy looking chap, isn't he?

Pamela: He's one of Santa's elves; probably tired of making all those toys.  

I know right where he'll go.

Pamela: There we go.  With his snowman friends he won't be grumpy for long.

Kaveh: Genius.