Several months ago Meghann asked me if I would have any interest in taking care of Roscoe for a few days in mid-September so that she could attend the wedding of one of her high school friends in Buffalo, New York. Of course I immediately agreed. And the plan evolved from there. We decided that [...]
Would you believe that it has taken me almost Two months to gather photos from every one involved in our Family Vacay. I’m still waiting on a few stragglers, but have decided to go ahead and post anyway.
In mid-July we rented a cabin in the White Mountains. Meghann, Roscoe, Katie, Henry and Weezy flew into Phoenix [...]
I have a few more pictures from my trip to San Bruno that I want to share with my Dear Readers. These babies are growing up fast and I want to capture every moment. I really don’t think that 63,520 pictures for a four-day weekend is exorbanent. After all, taking pictures is harmless. I could have spent all my time drinking and scaring the neighbor children by chasing them with my teeth out.
Weezy is sitting in her BUMBO chair. It is designed to help
children learn to sit up. Please notice the blue
dotted Swiss dress that she is wearing. Another vintage dress.
We have pics of Katie wearing this at about the same age.
My guy and doll. That delightfully attractive women behind
the children is “yours truly.”
Eloise Grewe is smiling now. When Movy makes snorting pig noises,
she cracks up. Roscoe also loved snorting pig noises at this age.
Roscoe doesn’t miss a chance to hold his baby cousin.
In this picture, he is teaching her proper bink behavior.
One of those magic moments that last in a memory forever.
Thank you Perpetua.
Very poignant. This makes me cry.
“Mom, take this stinkin’ bow. Chicks who roll with the Roscoenator
don’t wear no bows.”
Every mother’s dream. Enough said.
Party duds for our Perfect, Pretty Princess.
The shoes kill me.
I thank you again, Perpetua - with all our heart.
On Monday I returned from five days in San Bruno. Meghann’s company scheduled some business meetings for her on Thursday and Friday mornings. We all decided that I should come too, and make it a girl’s weekend. Or I should say, a girl’s weekend with Henry and Roscoe as the male guests of honor. We spent our time together playing and playing and playing. I was able to rock both my babies to sleep. It just doesn’t get any better than rocking precious angels. Eloise has developed an adorable personality and Roscoe continues to delight all those around him.
One evening we went to Fiddler’s Green for dinner. It’s an authentic Irish Pub, and it seemed as though we had been magically transported to downtown Dublin. I’m part Irish so that makes my grandchildren also part Irish. I take my responsibilities as an Irish grandmother very seriously. Our trip to the Irish Pub afforded Movy (the grandma name Meghann has selected for me) a wonderful opportunity to begin Irish lessons with the kids.
IRISH LESSON #1: PUB CRAWLIN’
As I began my instruction, Roscoe didn’t seem terribly interested,
but Weezy was hanging on my every word.
Roscoe was unable to finish his Guinness, but sure slammed down those
shots of Irish Whiskey. (Just kidding - he was a tired little guy after a very
full day of playing with Cousin Weezy.)
Weezy quickly grasped all the finer points of Pub Crawlin’ -
especially “Don’t be wasteful. Drink every last drop.”
Weezy can’t believe she drank the whole thing.
She didn’t - her mama did.
I must say - my grandchildren caused quite a stir. People kept stopping by the table to comment on how gorgeous they are. Roscoe with his blond curls and huge blue eyes, and Weezy with her olive skin and black hair are a striking contrast. I just sat there smugly, nodding my head in agreement.
NEXT IRISH LESSON: SHAMROCK PICKING
1. A day without sunshine is like night.
2. 42.7 % of all statistics are made up on the spot.
3. 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
4. Remember - half the people you know are below average.
5. He who laughs last thinks slowest.
6. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
7. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse
gets the cheese in the trap.
8. Support bacteria. They’re the only culture some people have.
9. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a poor memory.
10. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
11. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
12. OK, so what’s the speed of dark?
13. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
14. How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
15. Eagles may soar, but weasels don’t get sucked into jet engines.
16. What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
17. Why do psychics have to ask you your name?
18. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering,
“What the heck happened?”
19. Light travels faster than sound. That’s why some people
appear bright until you hear them speak.
20. Most of the world’s best grandmas are named Shanlee.
Roscoe wishes to say thanks to his mentor - Larry, the cable guy.
