Mr Goodolman’s children, Mrs Eversmile and Mr Activefeet decide to go on a vacation with their mother for a month. Mr Goodolman decides to stay back and take care of his grandchildren, So La Ti, during the absence of their parents.
Being the resolute person that he is, Mr Goodolman has fearlessly taken up yet another task that he considers no less than a challenge, considering just how boisterous and unruly his grandchildren are. To add to his misery, the kids insist on staying in Mrs. Eversmile’s palatial flat.
On the first day, Mr Goodolman wakes up to three closets turned inside out, make up on the floor, food leftovers on the table, window-sills and everywhere. He soon realizes this task is tougher than he thought and things will soon slip out of control if immediate action is not taken.
But what is it that he could do without being too harsh? He still wants to be the coddling Granpapa that he has always been to them. So he turns to his dear friend, Mr Troublebuster for a solution. Mr Troublebuster, like always, has an answer up his sleeve, but what remains to be established is whether this is the answer to all of Mr. Goodolman’s concerns.
Mr Goodolman makes a quick note of things he either needs or wishes sorted.
After a bit of careful research, Mr Goodolman decides to join his apartment community on CommonFloor Groups.
On Joining CommonFloor Groups
He initiated a discussion on CommonFloor Groups to learn about private tutors and different constructive classes and occasionally organizes kids’ activities along with other guardians.
He also pays his maintenance and other community dues on time and gets all his payments tracked.
He is now good friends with Mr Calmnerve and Mr Inourdays, all of who share like interests. Whenever things don’t go right, Mr Goodolman makes sure he raises a complaint. He felt the need for a new cook and found one in a day’s time.
For La’s birthday bash, Mr Goodolman booked the community hall, rented parking spaces for guests and got her the pink bicycle she always wanted.
CommonFloor Groups saves him money, time and extra effort everyday and now keeps him far more relaxed than he used to be. He calls Mr Troublebuster and thanks him for the idea.
After a month
After a perfect month (of constructive fun), Mr Goodolman and his grandchildren make a pact to spend the next summer vacation together again.