Beautiful Day

Grandpa does not like to go out when it is extremely cold, so he hasn't been out of the house in a few days.  Today, Mom called and asked if we wanted to meet her for lunch and Grandpa was thrilled to get out.  We went to Applebee's and Colleen, Zach, and Aunt Sandy also met us there.  I know it is hard for Grandpa to keep up with the conversations, so to say I have retired from interpreting is not entirely accurate.

Mom left to go back to work, Aunt Sandy left to go up to Grandpa's house, and Colleen, Zach, Grandpa and I stayed to chat a while.  It was such a pleasant surprise when Grandpa's sister-in-law, Debra, showed up.  We have not seen her in a long time!  My great-uncle was having surgery in Wausau, so she came to visit while she was waiting.  

Debra is the one who hooked us up with the lovebirds.  Apparently, she has an African Grey that talks.  And talks.  And TALKS.  So, I started thinking. . . I could sell the lovebirds that are mean and bite to buy a meaner bird that is mean, bites, and talks back!  Imagine the fun Grandpa would have with that!  I need to clear this with Grandpa, Mom, and Aunt Sandy first.  

Aunt Sandy was here for the afternoon and I was able to sneak a nap in.  While I was sleeping, she sewed me a makeup bag.  I guess she had an issue with my Ziplock bag I use.  When I woke up, she sent me to the store for the necessities: Onions, Diet Coke, and Three Musketeers!  I won't mention that while I was in line, the bag opened and the onions dropped to the floor because that was embarrassing enough in the store.  A smile and the cracking of a joke made it blow over.  

We had a wonderful dinner and Mom, Elsie, Colleen, and Zach came back up to join us.  Grandpa LOVED the company.  Some days can drag on for him when it's just the TV and me to keep him company.  

Rest up, Grandpa!  Sounds like we have Nolan & Madeline for a sleepover on Saturday!!