My grandson asked why I always pack his water bottle but it's still empty when he gets to recess

I smiled and told him, "Well dear, Nana packs it with love."

The water itself is really more of an optional add-on. What matters is that the bottle makes the journey—clean, capped, and full of potential.

Besides, the school has a fountain. I'm teaching him self-sufficiency.

Punchline

He said the fountain's been broken since October.

I said, "Then it's a good thing you're learning resourcefulness, isn't it?"