Grandparents are wonderful, and spending the holidays with them often leads to a few funny conversations. All too often those of us with young ears find ourselves quizzically looking at each other and echoing Bing Crosby when he sings,"Do You Hear What I Hear?"

Here are a few highlights from my family's time together.

Grandpa: "Are you Irish?"

A family friend in his eighties: "No, I'm not Amish, we raised corn and potatoes."

Grandma: "Potatoes are Irish!"

Grandpa: "These [oranges] are hard to peel because they're cold."

Grandma: "It's probably because they're cold, dear"

Grandpa: "What are you going to do this afternoon?"

Me: "I'm going to sit on the couch and crochet."

Grandpa: "Why are you sitting in shame?"

Me: "What type of movies do you like, Grandma?"

Grandma: "We'll be having dinner at 6 o'clock, honey."

It may us take a little longer to get our point across, but at least we have a few laughs along the way.