Grandma needs a drink... or two

Jeff and I had Aydan overnight on Friday. He's a very well behaved little boy and you almost always never have to tell him to do something more than once. Like most kids, he will always say something to embarrass you.

On Saturday we took a little ride out to see my mother. My sister came up for a visit as well. Aydan had not seen her in years. My sister is gay and looks more male than female. The first thing out of Aydan's mouth is "Are you a boy or a girl?" I thought I was going to die. My sister handled it well, I'm sure it's not the first time she's encountered that question.

I drove Aydan home on Saturday afternoon and went home to enjoy the peace and quiet.

Yesterday Haldor drove down with his truck and trailer and Gunnar headed down with me to Kjersti's house. She and her brother's packed all her furniture and moved it to a storage shed. I spent the whole day working in her yard and watching Aydan. When we got home last night I could barely walk. I am so worn out and sore.

Kjersti and Aydan are staying with us until they leave on the 30th. It hasn't even been 24 hours and I need a break. YES AYDAN, WE WILL TAKE YOU TO THE PARK!!! (Let Grandma pack a drink in a water bottle first.)

Jeff is sick and working days this week. He's getting up at 3:30am and seeing as he's not feeling well he says it's best for me to stay away. I texted him earlier and told him that I am going to his house tomorrow to enjoy the quiet. I'll leave once he gets home.

Aydan did let me take a nap today. He was very quiet and I really appreciate that. I'm still trying to recoup from all that yard work.

Uncle Gunnar is either in his room or out riding his motorcycle. We just aren't used to four year olds.

Kjersti said she had a headache and wanted to know if I had anything. I said what am I, a pharmacy? (well, one would wonder, I guess). Gunnar asked if I had anything for temporary deafness. We all decided that temporary muteness might work better.

I'm also sick of people's reactions to the news that they are moving to Michigan. Yes, her family is all here. His family is there. She wants to be there. I am not hurt by that. I would move away in a heartbeat as well. I will miss her but it's not the end of the world. There are airplanes for goodness sakes.