Today was the first long weekend in a while. It was now winter. The weather was chilly and the fallen leaves were rolling. Kanghyun and my daughter-in-law had left for Jeju Island yesterday on a couple’s trip and said they would come back tomorrow. Thus, I decided to go hiking. Of course, it was with my grandchildren.

Tang tang tang! The sound of pans being knocked around rang through the room.

“Umm, noisy...”

Tang tang tang tang!

“Uh, Grandfather, it’s noisy!” Jeongdo lay down and covered his ears as he shouted. I lifted the blanket with a disapproving expression. Jeongdo was still lying down in a curled up position.

“Get up, my grandson! It is time to go for a walk!”

“No, what walk? I’m not going out to drink in the neighborhood...” Jeongdo’s mouth was open as he complained. However, I was cold toward my grandson.

“Shut up. This guy! Get up quickly and eat!”

“Shit. Why did I say I would go yesterday...”

I left the grumbling Jeongdo behind and headed to Mido’s room. I carefully knocked on the door.

Knock knock.

Asleep? Then I carefully opened the door. It was quiet and she was still sleeping. I walked...