My youngest son has told me he wants to write an episode on my blog... is that allowed? Would that be a Ghost writer? Guest writer? He spent three nights with Grandma while we were in Kentucky (which he believes, and I concur) qualifies him to write about "Life with NanaMama's Mama". Since I have yet to receive his episode and I'm in need of (blog) therapy,... I'm going to post Episode 12 before "Part 2 of Respite Weekend".
DH, CeCe and I had a wonderful time on our respite weekend and Grandma greatly enjoyed having some of her "grands" here while we were gone. I got a call from my oldest son shortly after we arrived in Kentucky. He said Grandma had been watching the Golf channel and mentioned to him she'd recently played golf with Barack Obama. She said, "I told him, normally when I talk to someone and I don't agree with them, I keep my mouth shut ... but from now on, if you say something I don't agree with, I'll let you know." That totally cracked me up... Grandma (a lifelong Republican) actually really likes President Obama (to the chagrin of DH).... and I love that she has now become a personal advisor to him!
Mom and I had an interesting conversation this evening. We are here by ourselves as DH and CeCe had other plans. It is my understanding that while we were in Kentucky, Grandma seldom let her copy of my printed itinerary out of her sight. She still hasn't. Although the day by day schedule ended when we got home last night... she continues to read and comment about the various entries.
G: It says right here that the kids are going to spend the night.
Me: They did spend the night Mom.
G: When are they coming?
Me: They aren't... they were already here.
G: It says that Ruby is coming in the afternoon.
Me: I'm sure she'd be happy to come down any time you want her to... just call her, but the paper you are reading was for while we were gone. Everything on it has already happened.
G: What are we doing tomorrow?
Me: Well, I'm going to work.
G: That's not on here. Is tomorrow Thursday?
Me: That's right.
G: There's no Thursday on the schedule.
Me: ...Because we're home now Mom... the schedule was to help everyone know what to do while we were gone.
G: Today's not on it either. They brought me a dinner today, but it's not on the paper.
Me: *sigh*
You may ask why I don't throw the 'has been' itinerary away. Although that sounds promising ... experience has shown Grandma will search relentlessly for any "paper" she once had. Whether it's her phone list, junk mail or a scrap of paper with a number on it ... if Grandma had it once... she'll find it again (or drive us all crazy looking...)
Maybe it would be better, if I created another itinerary, complete with meal deliveries, appointments and perhaps TV listings. She has an innate obsession to monitor and keep things on schedule. It's how she's always been and maybe how she'll always be. I wonder if President Obama is in need of an appointment secretary?
So ends Episode 12
I don't know if another itinerary would be such a good idea unless you expect to stick to it. We were in Orlando this week visiting with Beth and Carl Riechers (love facebook) and my aunt called me. AA (Aunt Ann): are you coming for lunch? Me: No, AA, we're in orlando visiting friends, remember? AA: oh that's right...well when will you be back? you can guess the rest. I have been going down to visit her in Jupiter since we moved. She looks for me now. I kind of like that. Your experiences are helping me. I think you should write a book.
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