We returned home from church to find Grandad waiting for us yesterday. Dad's visit included hunting chow-chow at local grocery stores (The regional item is unavailable in their neck of the woods.), dinner out at Jason's deli, and a so-called "short game" of Monopoly in which he trounced both his daughter and grandchildren thoroughly. Grandad brought Valentine cookies for the kids (and me!!!) last night since he won't be here Valentine's Day--- and because he figured the kids' teachers would appreciate the lack of a donut induced sugar high as the kids returned to school today. Dad rolled out early to head for an afternoon appointment in his adopted home state, and all three kiddies were in school by 8:10.
It's back to just Don, the assorted fur balls, and me around here. The house is wonderfully quiet except for the somewhat white noise of clothing tumbling in the dryer. The business of reclaiming the house from the holidays and kid-generated messes really began last week when the Christmas tree came down. I continue methodically tackling the chores I have ignored since mid-December like dusting the blinds and ceiling fans. I expect to have the house back in a reasonable semblance of order about the time the kids have a four-day weekend later this month.
No comments:
Post a Comment