October 23, 2009
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Especially For My Children, Nieces, and Nephews:
We Made Some Fun Memories Today.....
Memories We Weren't Planning On!!
We girls set aside today to celebrate Grandma's (Mother's) 83rd birthday. We met at 7am (you know Grandma, an early riser!) Then we drove 45 minutes for our breakfast.
It was a relaxed and enjoyable breakfast - just taking time to sit and visit together. Life gets too busy and this was meaningful.
On the way home your very organized, precious aunt was heard to say from the back seat in rather weak expression, "Oh No."
"What happened?" I quickly asked! She replied, "I forgot my keys."
We pondered what to do. Call Caleb - he might have a key in his pickup at work. He didn't; they were in his pocket.
As you know both Grandma and Connie are spunky so they started looking for a window that might be open. Did they find one?
The neighbors, who are also my friends, were outside. I thought I could ask them for a ladder. Connie doesn't like to bother anyone so she said, "I can scoot up!"
She did - with assistance!!
Grandma is laughing and trying to talk at the same time!
I was laughing so hard I thought these pictures might be fuzzy from a shaking camera!
Too bad someone wasn't on the inside taking a picture of Connie's face!
This is my dear sister (and your aunt) from a different angle - and an earlier time of year.
I came across a poem titled "Co-operation" which fit Grandma and Connie so very well!
The poem doesn't apply to them; the title does. But I think you will enjoy the poem so I included it.
Co-operation
Two tough old mules (not us I hope!) Were tied together with a piece of rope.
Said one to the other, "You come my way, While I take a nibble of that new-mown hay."
"I won't," said the other. "You come with me; I have some hay over this way, you see."
So they got nowhere, just pawed the dirt, Pulling each way - how that rope did hurt!
Then faced they about, those stubborn mules, And said, "We're acting jut like human fools.
Let's pull together - I'll go your way. Then you come with me, and we'll both eat hay."
So they ate their hay, and liked it too, And said, "Let's be comrades, good and true."
As the sun went down, they were heard to bray, "Ah, this is the end of a perfect day!
~Author Unknown
"A cheerful heart is good medicine."
Comments (6)
What great memories. Reminds me of when my mom, my sister and I got locked out of my Uncle's house. We went looking for a window and guess who got to climb through?? Of course, me, I was the smallest at 3 months pregnant...lol...oh the fits of laughter that could be heard from the back yard!!!
I am sitting here having a good laugh. This so brings back memories of a time not long after we were married when my mother in law and I went to town together and when we got back, I had locked us out of my house. I also found a window that could be forced open facing the front yard.
We dragged a barrel around from the detached garage and she helped me climb up on it to access the widow. She took it in good stride. Memories, memories!!!
Great pictures and wonderful memories!!! Your Mother is such a young 83!!!!! She can inspire so many of us -- Thanks for sharing!
Your pictures made me smile! What a special day & how fun that you caught the window adventure on camera. I loved reading about how you were laughing so the camera was shaking! Hope you are having a wonderful week my dear friend. You're in my thoughts & prayers.
I'm glad the window was unlocked. What a fun memory you made capturing the adventure of getting in. LOL I really enjoyed the pictures and seeing your Mom. She's a beautiful lady and I love her smile (well, she was laughing and talking and it looks like she's smiling).
So funny - and memory-making for sure!
I am trying to figure out why I don't receive a notice when you post - like I do with most of my Xanga friends. Theda mentioned that too.
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