Long Day for Grandparents
February 26 was a very busy and trying day for the wife and I as we had a lot going but in reality it actually started Friday evening. The whole week had been very stressful but I will not go back quite that far. We received a call around 1:00 p.m. or so asking if we could watch Connor and Blake (1&1/2) on Saturday while Jacob and Amanda attended 'adoption class' in Neosho, Mo. Of course we agreed then found out that because they had a visitation for a dear friend and it is 2 1/2 hours to Neosho that we would have the boys Friday evening as well. That was fine but I would need to chore by myself Friday evening while Glinda stayed at the house with the boys. Blake is too young and it was too cold to take them to the barn with us.
Saturday morning started for me at 0400 as every day does and I got back to the house about 0700. Glinda and the boys were up and the boys were quite active. Glinda fixed me a three egg ham and cheese omelet with trimmings of hash browns and toast and waffles for the boys.
Jenny called about 0815 to tell us that she was on the road and I called "Skeezix" house to advise him to get up and get ready. "Skeezix", "Little Ike" (2) and I had a plan for the morning. I was taking "Little Ike" for his first barbershop haircut and since he really likes "Skeezix" I was taking him for one also. I needed one also. I feel that boys haircuts should be in a barbershop without women around so they can learn how men interact with each other. Photo below was taken as we headed out the door.
Saturday morning started for me at 0400 as every day does and I got back to the house about 0700. Glinda and the boys were up and the boys were quite active. Glinda fixed me a three egg ham and cheese omelet with trimmings of hash browns and toast and waffles for the boys.
Jenny called about 0815 to tell us that she was on the road and I called "Skeezix" house to advise him to get up and get ready. "Skeezix", "Little Ike" (2) and I had a plan for the morning. I was taking "Little Ike" for his first barbershop haircut and since he really likes "Skeezix" I was taking him for one also. I needed one also. I feel that boys haircuts should be in a barbershop without women around so they can learn how men interact with each other. Photo below was taken as we headed out the door.
You can easily see that we were all in need of getting our ears lowered. Upon arrival at Murphy's Barber shop in Mtn Grove, Mo we found we were in line behind four others so we took a seat and waited patiently and listened as the barber and others talked about fishing, sports and other 'man' subjects. It was a little over an hour of waiting before it was our turn. "Skeezix" went first so that "Little Like" would see that he didn't mind and that it didn't hurt him. The haircuts are shown in the video below.
We got back home about 1130 and I had but an hour to rest before the next excitement of the day.
I failed to mention something else I learned on Friday after agreeing to take care of Connor and Blake and that was that it was also the "Blue and Gold Banquet" for the cub scouts that Connor is participating in. It began at 1:00 p.m. so Connor put on his uniform and we headed out the door about 12:30. The "Blue and gold Banquet" was going to be held at the Baptist Church in Mtn Grove. There were a lot of people there and lots of eager young cub scouts and even some of the boy scouts attended. I got to visit with several really good people. The cub scout dens each performed a little skit and then after "Grace" was said we had the meal. The meal was good and so was the cake. Connor ate three pieces of cake after eating a big helping of lasagna. Awards were presented to the cub scouts following the meal. Photos below are Connor receiving his awards and then a closer-up shot when he got back to the table.
I failed to mention something else I learned on Friday after agreeing to take care of Connor and Blake and that was that it was also the "Blue and Gold Banquet" for the cub scouts that Connor is participating in. It began at 1:00 p.m. so Connor put on his uniform and we headed out the door about 12:30. The "Blue and gold Banquet" was going to be held at the Baptist Church in Mtn Grove. There were a lot of people there and lots of eager young cub scouts and even some of the boy scouts attended. I got to visit with several really good people. The cub scout dens each performed a little skit and then after "Grace" was said we had the meal. The meal was good and so was the cake. Connor ate three pieces of cake after eating a big helping of lasagna. Awards were presented to the cub scouts following the meal. Photos below are Connor receiving his awards and then a closer-up shot when he got back to the table.
When the Blue & Gold Banquet was done we said our goodbyes and headed back to Norwood once again. We had another party to attend before choretime.
Connor and I arrived back on the farm just before three and hurried and changed. Connor, Blake, Glinda and I headed to the birthday party for my Granddaughter "Flossie" at her house. The party was going strong when we arrived with lots of guests.
Birthday Girl surrounded by her guests. Brother, sisters, cousins and other relatives were excluded from this photo.
Opening gifts.
Following the opening of the gifts it was time for Glinda and I to start our evening chores. "Skeezix" volunteered to assist for a bit so we could get a early start and finish sooner as there was more for us to participate in before sleep came. Cake and Ice Cream would follow chores.
We found "Little Ike" finishing his supper of home made pizza that Mitzi had made for everyone when we went back in the house.
"Flossie" opted for cupcakes instead of a traditional birthday cake and she wanted a "Horse theme" for her party.
Glinda and I took "Lil" and "Little Ike" home with us and the rest went to the Mtn Grove skating rink to finish the party. First thing "Lil" wanted to do when we got to our house was play ball, so I got in the floor with her and "Little Ike' and we rolled a ball back and forth for quite some time. I finally gave up and quit. I needed to check e-mail and news and the kids crawled up in Grandma's lap. We were hoping both would give it up but were lucky that one did.
Connor and I arrived back on the farm just before three and hurried and changed. Connor, Blake, Glinda and I headed to the birthday party for my Granddaughter "Flossie" at her house. The party was going strong when we arrived with lots of guests.
Birthday Girl surrounded by her guests. Brother, sisters, cousins and other relatives were excluded from this photo.
Opening gifts.
Following the opening of the gifts it was time for Glinda and I to start our evening chores. "Skeezix" volunteered to assist for a bit so we could get a early start and finish sooner as there was more for us to participate in before sleep came. Cake and Ice Cream would follow chores.
We found "Little Ike" finishing his supper of home made pizza that Mitzi had made for everyone when we went back in the house.
"Flossie" opted for cupcakes instead of a traditional birthday cake and she wanted a "Horse theme" for her party.
Glinda and I took "Lil" and "Little Ike" home with us and the rest went to the Mtn Grove skating rink to finish the party. First thing "Lil" wanted to do when we got to our house was play ball, so I got in the floor with her and "Little Ike' and we rolled a ball back and forth for quite some time. I finally gave up and quit. I needed to check e-mail and news and the kids crawled up in Grandma's lap. We were hoping both would give it up but were lucky that one did.
"Little Ike" dropped off to sleep about 8:30 p.m. and Glinda laid him down. "Lil" was still going strong. At 9:30 she insisted that she wanted to go home, we knew no one was there but the only way to prove it was for GrandMa to walk her down there and see. They got back and it wasn't long before Jenny arrived to pick them up. 9:45 p.m. and we could now relax. Long day but lots of good times and lots of fun interacting with my Grandchildren.
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