Chapter 18

Though I didn't take any pictures of Gee Gee and Poppi with my children this visit another reason to win "Mother of the Year"), my kids loved every minute! They cried a lot when my in-laws left on Tuesday, so much that I couldn't write about it until today- 3 days later. They really love their grandparents! Leah loved that Poppi played hide and seek with her, Alex loved that Poppi played basketball with him, and Celeste loved that he watched her dance to "the Dancing Santa" 200 times! She really loved showing off for him, it was wonderful! The kids just couldn't seem to get enough of them, and I really loved just relaxing while they spent time together. I hope that happens more often.

Meanwhile, we attended a 85th Birthday party for Dana's Granny last Saturday. With months and months of planning, and nearly every member of the family planning on attending, it was going to be great! Plus, it was a surprise, and wow, was she surprised! I just love the pictures taken that night- it was really fun for the kids to hang out with their "second cousins", (whatever they are officially called), and a great time to re-connect with Dana's family members that are spread out across the U.S. I really loved that.
All the Grandkids with Granny, and Our family with Granny, missing, Esther, Annie and Chris. Colleen, Angela, Jill and I with our girls chatting at the party!














Rain, rain, go away, come again another day! I love rain, don't get me wrong, but I think we've had enough this week. With the melted snow, my yard looks like a marsh pit! I hate stepping out on my patio and getting my feet soaked from the puddles that have accumulated where I need to step down! I love rain, again, rain can be cleansing, when it is in the Spring, and refreshing in the summer, but in the winter it is just plain dreary. Although, I must say that when it rains early enough in the morning, and the sun doesn't even attempt to shine, my children sleep very, very well, and at least 1/2 hour later! But, if the temperature drops tonight, it could freeze, then the puddles that have formed will turn into miniature ice rinks- yuck! Okay, enough about the rain, I should be less grumpy about it and more grateful we have precipitation of any kind...I resolve to do that today, so no more discussion about the crappy rain!!