The Week Begins . . .

I have to take WP1 to school today. Of course, we woke up at 6:47 am instead of 6:30 am. Now it's rush time. It's about a thirty minute drive from my house to his school. He showered, lotioned  his body and got dressed. I microwaved some baked chicken for him to eat. He ate two wings and was ready to go. The weather wasn't too bad because the temperature was rising and it was raining. Still I worry about the weather conditions when the temperature drops below 32 degrees. Spite the pouring rains and slow moving traffic we made it in time; just before morning care ended. He and I were both happy about that, so thus begins another week. I think he enjoyed being with me this weekend. I know I enjoyed his company.

Weekend

This weekend I spent time with WP1. WP1, Fee, and I went to the library on Saturday. We also went out to eat. He decided to order an appetizer with our meal, calamari. After this late lunch early dinner we went back home with full bellies. I promised him we would rent a movie so we watched Smurf 2. Laughter is good for the SOUL! We laughed and laughed throughout the movie. Movie ended and now it's time to do a little school work, or extra study. He has to write for thirty minutes everyday. It has to be a nonfiction writing. Here goes the pain and agony. "I don't know what to write about. So I try to persuade him into writing about the library. I helped him brainstorm his thoughts by using a graphic organizer web. He and I really bumped heads. He made all kinds of excuses. He did write something but he didn't complete his page of writing. Next on his plate was a timed multiplication quiz. I know this sounds like a bummer but it had to be done. The Grand Finale was me  to him and Fee. Roald Dahl has a great book The Vicar of Nibbleswickes. This ended our night.

Snowy Day

A snow day with WP1. We went outside to clean off the car and then a walk to the park. It is very cold outside. We had to get in the car to warm up before we took our walk.

Snow Angel

2014

A new year, a new day, a new time, new beginnings and endings. My goal for this year is to spend quality time with my grandchildren. I have four grandsons and each unique and precious in their own way. My Gems! Making new and everlasting memories is my quest. I love the way WP1 always say, "So grandma, how was your day?" and I love how KZ1 is a critical thinker, and how KZ2 emulates KZ1, and how WP2 lights up when he sees WP1. I'm looking forward to another year of growth, challenges, and memory making events. Oh, the Places We'll Go this year!  

A visit with my grandsons.

School's over and another summer vacation begins. WP and KZ are visiting me today. They have grown so much. WP will be eight this year and KZ turned five. WP likes to read and got hooked on the Magic Tree House series. KZ likes the Biscuit books. Of course, I encourage them to read all the time.

Put on your walking shoes . . .

WP and I had a great time at Hershey Park, but boy I realized that amusement parks are for parents and children;  grandparents can come along for the ride. But I was here this time and I had to ride several of the rides that WP could not get on without a parent or guardian or someone bigger than a Reese.  I can't remember the last time I rode a ride at an amusement park. The Scrambler was the first fast ride and I thought I wouldn't make it but I did. WP and I laughed all through the ride. We screamed and laughed until it stopped.I didn't walk as much as my sister and nephew but I did my share. We didn't leave the park until 9:30 p. m. I know it was very close to closing time. GREAT TRIP!
This blog entry was written in Aug. 2011, but some how when I made a change it changed order.

Spending time . . .

I'm so glad to spend time in the morning with KZ. This week I'm taking him to school, but before school he likes to eat breakfast. He also likes to watch television. On Monday I let him watch Ben 10, Pokemon, and another cartoon, so on Tuesday he informed me that he could only watch Ben 10. The other cartoons his mom doesn't want him to watch. Well, you don't have to tell me but once, so on Tuesday and Wednesday he started with Curious George, and The Cat in the Hat. One thing I can say, when his parents say he can't do something, KZ will let you know. No mistakes from Grandma Ro!