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Showing posts with label Grandpa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grandpa. Show all posts
Commodities, Cousin-style
Thursday, July 19th~
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| Is it time to get out of the pork bellies, Juju? |
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| Grandpa, says yes! Sell, Christian, sell! |
My brother-in-law comes in tonight. The kids were pretty laid back today. Joy tackled the last big closet and mom started packing up some of the nicer dishes. I sort of bounced in between the two. And I kept going through all those magazines!
One Day in Bolivar
July 14, 2012~
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| Kelsey's Bologna- a Bolivar, MO regional treat! |
Here
Thursday, July 12th~
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| Julian enjoying a nice jog up one of grandpa's runways |
Passed
July 11~
My grandfather peacefully passed last night. Only my dad was with him, which was as it should be somehow. There's a relief amidst the sadness because it was terrible for grandpa to be without my grandma and he doesn't have to be any more. I cried all morning because I knew when we got to Missouri, I'd need to keep it together.
We had a pretty big delay that- for once- wasn't Allegiant's fault. As we were pulling out to the runway, this huge lightning storm hit. We couldn't go back to the gate and we definitely couldn't take off so we sat in the plane for almost 2 hours. Of course, Allegiant wasn't going to offer water or anything to make the wait easier. Still, Julian and I entertained each other and the people across the row too. For such a long time on the plane, he did very well. He's quite the traveler!
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| This was at the one hour waiting point- still smiling. The older lady in the background was his "best girl" by the time we got to Springfield! |
Running Out of Time
from July 10, 2012~
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| Julian says he's "so sick of black suitcases!" so I guess we better switch to the beat up red one. =p |
I feel like I have so much to do before we leave tomorrow. I guess the one thing that I'm hoping is that packing will be easier as we were just up there and I have a better idea of what we'll need. I also left a few things up there so I don't have to pack as much anyway.
Great Explorations
Monday, July 9, 2012~
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| Playing vet |
It's hard to avoid the big groups whether it's summer camps at the park or daycare groups at the children's museums. They have every right to be there and I'm glad the groups they're in take them fun places. I just don't enjoy being around that. I know it sounds snotty, but here's why. The adult to kid ratio is never that great. In the summer, half the helpers seem to be teenaged and often the kids just don't listen to them or the teens are behaving inappropriately for the setting. A lot of groups bring older children to things intended for younger tots. Most of the kids behave alright, but there are always a few that are very aggressive or just grabby. Julian was making me a play lunch in the GE pretend cafeteria. One of the BB, BS kids just came over and started taking things off Juju's tray. Same thing in the little grocery store, an older kid from the same group just took his little shopping cart. There was no manners, no apologies. I think if a parent was with those kids, that would not have happened. At least I hope so!
Coming Home
from Wednesday, June 20th~
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| Julian is an old pro at flying |
We are headed home today. Initially we thought we might end up staying a little longer, but after yesterday's discussion, we definitely are not. Not a great way to end a trip, but that's that. Jonathan came and met us for lunch before we headed to the airport. He somehow got the leg of a road-killed deer tangled up under his car. That provided some gross, but much needed comedy.
Blessings
from Thursday, June 14th~
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| Mowing with Granpa |
Mom and I continued the sorting process at the house. We did a whole closet and the linens and china cabinets. I don't think my grandmother ever thew out a card anyone gave or sent her! It's a very good reminder to me to be careful not to end up with the same habit. My "collector" nature comes to me through genes on both sides. That's a little scary!
In a little bit we'll pick up Jonathan from the airport. He drove Joy and the kids home to Texas. His plane had issues and had to land in Atlanta so he's delayed a bit. We're meeting dad for dinner while we wait.
Grandpa was pretty alert and with it today. He was mainly interested in getting back into bed for a nap, but we stalled him with some Coca Cola.
Grandpa
from Wednesday, June 13, 2012~
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| Julian and my cute niece, Trinity |
Finally got over to see Grandpa Weeks. He looks so different from just 6 months ago. He's in pain, he's tired. He is aware, but not himself at all. I never thought I'd miss his curmudgeon-like ways, but what I wouldn't give to hear one of his grouchy retorts now.
Made It
Monday, June 11~
We made it to Missouri! After a delay and some of the worst turbulence I've ever experiences, it felt like an accomplishment to walk out of the Springfield airport! We're spending the night in Bolivar with my mom, Joy and her kids. Felt a little like we were crashing a party, but the cousins are happy to see each other.
Grandpa Y is not nearly as clear, mentally, as he was in December. His reactions are much slower and he sleeps much of the day. Bridget, on the other hand, is still a spry old gal!
Limited
Monday, April 30th~
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