Granddaughters are ballerinas on Tuesday afternoons, so after their class they and their mom came to Grandaddy & Grandma’s house for supper. As they were coming into our house, calling out our names, Hannah took a photo. Now it is one of my favorites because when I look at it I can just hear them calling out to us, bringing laughter and fun through our front door!
Ophelia asked what was for supper and I told her, “Breakfast!” She asked about bacon and of course there HAS to be bacon! A big smile came across her face! Azalea got busy with a project I had put on their little table in the kitchen – coloring a wooden photo frame/ornament for our Christmas tree. Soon both of them were busy coloring their ornaments.
After dinner, while the adults were visiting, the girls went to their play area under the steps...a little space with a play kitchen, a stack of drawers for all their treasures, dolls, stuffed animals, doll clothes, etc. and books. Lots and lots of books. The place is cramped for two little girls, so they know it’s okay to bring the things they want to play with into the sitting room. Azalea asked if I’d come in and read to them, so the three of us cuddled together for some stories.
Soon it was time to head home. Hannah told the girls to pick up their things and put them away for next time. But it was nearly their bedtime, so I told her I’d put everything away. After hugs, kisses, and goodbyes. The house was quiet again. Little did Hannah know that I had no intention of putting anything away just yet. All the things they pulled from their play space last night are exactly where they left them.
I like seeing the evidence that our granddaughters came for another visit! And I’ll put things away...eventually. To quote Miss Scarlett, “Tomorrow is another day!”
I have officially become the grandmother I used to make fun of.
Always remember: if you have a pulse, you have a purpose. Make your life count!
