Showing posts with label visiting with family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label visiting with family. Show all posts
Monday, January 24, 2011
Weekend Update: Spending a little time with my grandma
My grandma came to visit for a few days. She is 84 years old and it is a lot of fun to see her interacting with my children. I don't think they realize how wonderful it is to be able to spend quality time with your great-grandmother.
There were a few things she did over the course of the four days she was with us that really made me smile.
I was getting everyone's order for Subway subs. My kids were rattling off all sorts of crazy ingredients from bannana peppers to black olives. My grandma's order--a regular. I asked her what kind of meat came on that and she said whatever they put on it I guess. I ended up getting her a cold club sandwich with just mayo, lettuce and tomatoe.
At one point my son was having a temper tantrum about not being able to find his shoes. My grandma's response "Don't make your mama give you a lickin' on the doopa this early in the morning. Just get up and find your shoes." Translation: Don't make me smack your butt. My son's face was priceless. He couldn't figure out what language she was speaking.
We went to a 5th/6th grade basketball game which Big G was cheering at. The opposing coach was getting all riled up. A voice from the crowd told him to "Shut up and sit down." That voice...my grandma. The coach sat down.
On Saturday we had brunch at Perkins. That will be the last time I ever eat there again. After serviing my daughter a raw hamburger they decided they would be nice enough to comp. her kids meal but not our entire bill. My grandma insisted on treating even though it was $28.00 and I didn't really want her too. She paid with two $20s and only got change for $30. I called them as soon as we realize and raised holy hell. First they tried to poison my kid, who ate half the hamburger before she realized that it taste nasty, and then they stole $10 from my grandma. NOT. COOL.
I took her home early Sunday because she told me she couldn't watch the Steeler's game with us because they make her cuss and she wouldn't feel right about cussing in front of my kids.
Here's hoping I'm as cool as my grandma is when I am 84.
There were a few things she did over the course of the four days she was with us that really made me smile.
I was getting everyone's order for Subway subs. My kids were rattling off all sorts of crazy ingredients from bannana peppers to black olives. My grandma's order--a regular. I asked her what kind of meat came on that and she said whatever they put on it I guess. I ended up getting her a cold club sandwich with just mayo, lettuce and tomatoe.
At one point my son was having a temper tantrum about not being able to find his shoes. My grandma's response "Don't make your mama give you a lickin' on the doopa this early in the morning. Just get up and find your shoes." Translation: Don't make me smack your butt. My son's face was priceless. He couldn't figure out what language she was speaking.
We went to a 5th/6th grade basketball game which Big G was cheering at. The opposing coach was getting all riled up. A voice from the crowd told him to "Shut up and sit down." That voice...my grandma. The coach sat down.
On Saturday we had brunch at Perkins. That will be the last time I ever eat there again. After serviing my daughter a raw hamburger they decided they would be nice enough to comp. her kids meal but not our entire bill. My grandma insisted on treating even though it was $28.00 and I didn't really want her too. She paid with two $20s and only got change for $30. I called them as soon as we realize and raised holy hell. First they tried to poison my kid, who ate half the hamburger before she realized that it taste nasty, and then they stole $10 from my grandma. NOT. COOL.
I took her home early Sunday because she told me she couldn't watch the Steeler's game with us because they make her cuss and she wouldn't feel right about cussing in front of my kids.
Here's hoping I'm as cool as my grandma is when I am 84.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Weekend Update: We were busy
We had a very busy weekend. Our surprise company arrived around 4 p.m. on Friday. It was nice to see them even if it was only for a short while. They left to visit with their son and DIL around 10:30 a.m.
There DIL can be a real treat so I am hoping and praying that they are having a decent visit. She is one of those people who is extremely intelligent but lacks a lot of common sense.
Here's a picture of me (in the red) and M. She brought my mother's day tree to me in a bucket nearly five years ago. You can read the story here. It's pretty safe to say that M would do anything for you.
On Saturday our good friends and neighbors invited us out to go boating with them. They have a rather large boat and we could comfortably fit all 1o of us (five of them and five of us). Here is Little G (on the right) and her boy tubing together.
Oldest G almost got up on the water skis which was a very good try for her first time. At first she wasn't sure she wanted to give it a go and then she didn't want to quit. I was proud of her for trying even when she was scared.
Middle G. actually got up for about .2 seconds and surprisingly I got a picture of it. It was a lot of fun and I hope we have an opportunity to go with them again.
My dad and my step mom came out on Sunday for the day and we went to a baseball game.
The weather cooperated and we didn't get wet.
The car went to get the hail damaged repaired from this storm and it won't be returning for at least five days. It has nearly $3300 worth of damage. The good news is they gave us a navy blue Kia Optima and I like it.
There DIL can be a real treat so I am hoping and praying that they are having a decent visit. She is one of those people who is extremely intelligent but lacks a lot of common sense.
Here's a picture of me (in the red) and M. She brought my mother's day tree to me in a bucket nearly five years ago. You can read the story here. It's pretty safe to say that M would do anything for you.
On Saturday our good friends and neighbors invited us out to go boating with them. They have a rather large boat and we could comfortably fit all 1o of us (five of them and five of us). Here is Little G (on the right) and her boy tubing together.
Oldest G almost got up on the water skis which was a very good try for her first time. At first she wasn't sure she wanted to give it a go and then she didn't want to quit. I was proud of her for trying even when she was scared.
Middle G. actually got up for about .2 seconds and surprisingly I got a picture of it. It was a lot of fun and I hope we have an opportunity to go with them again.
My dad and my step mom came out on Sunday for the day and we went to a baseball game.
The weather cooperated and we didn't get wet.
It was good to see them even if it was only for a short while.
The car went to get the hail damaged repaired from this storm and it won't be returning for at least five days. It has nearly $3300 worth of damage. The good news is they gave us a navy blue Kia Optima and I like it.
We are in the market for a new van and I think the Kia brand just moved up a few pegs in my book.
What did you do this weekend?
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- kisatrtle
- I'm a 41 year old (gasp) freelance writer, school cafeteria manager, wife and mother. I have three children and one anxious and overweight beagle. I use my blog to make others laugh, to share some cool crafts, to document my lunchlady adventures and to lament about the challenges faced by us all on the journey called life. Thanks for visiting. Please leave some crack...um...I meant some comments.
