Scheduling Missteps

Grandma J went to California recently, but you knew that.  She has so much to tell you about her activities and non-activities while she was there.

The last time Grandma J went to California she got sick and avoided contact with old friends and co-workers.

This time, because she was scheduled as primary caretaker of her three grandchildren, she waited to contact anyone until she knew when she would have free time.

There were swimming, dance, and drum lessons.  Plus driving the kids to school and picking them up every day.   In between there were basketball practices and games, Cub Scouts and Indian Princess stuff.

Once Grandma J had everything mapped out she realized she had a window of opportunity just two days away!   She called her friend who used to be her boss....but she lost that title when she retired.  

This is NOT a picture of Grandma J's friend.   It's a picture of her friend's cat, Sally.   Grandma J would show you a picture of her friend but she can't because her friend has a very famous brother who might get jealous if his sister's picture is plastered all over the internet.  Like Grandma J's blog is "all over the internet".

Anyway, Grandma J's friend had a dental appointment with a new dentist that afternoon and she was scared to death  wanted to get there on time.  Her friend wanted Grandma J to extend her time in CA so they could get together and go to the casinos catch up on old times, like talk about their pets.  

Unfortunately that wasn't possible because Grandma J flew out using frequent flyer miles and you can't change those flights.  The next time Grandma J drives to CA she will make sure she spends time with her friend.

Now, Grandma J hasn't heard how the new dentist visit went, so as usual she used her imagination rather than ask her friend. 

But really, does this sign just not seem right?

And, does this guy seem just a tad bit too happy?  Could it be he doesn't take his job seriously?  

Grandma J wonders because when she goes to the dentist here  in Texas it's all stressful business, no fun.

On a scale of 1-10 how much fun is your dentist?

On Assignment

Or in other words,  Grandma J got her ticket drawn and she won first prize in "who's going to babysit while mommy goes to Napa for a week".

So off she goes to California.  First she has to take a puddle jumper to Dallas, then she gets to go on a real big plane to Orange County.   It's an all day event because why would anyone syncronize flights to coincide with each other.  We all know four hour layovers are preferred by most travelers.

One nice thing about catching a plane from Texas before the rooster crows, is arriving at your desination while it's still daylight.   Grandma J  spent her whole life never paying much attention to palm trees.  Now when she visits they make her smile because vultures don't live in palm trees. Did Grandma J ever mention that the Turkey Vulture is the Texas State Bird?   Well, if she didn't mention it, it's because it's not, but should be.

A little bit of rain, like twenty inches   is all it takes to make everything green again in January.

Even though Grandma J's main purpose for coming to CA to hang out with three kiddos while mom is away, she did have another more important reason to show up.

Beauty turned seven!   And the one thing Beauty loves more than anything is shopping.   She does not take after her grandma because her grandma hates to shop.   Well, that's unless she takes Beauty to buy new clothes and shoes.   Did I mention shoes?   Because if I didn't, Beauty made sure I got her new shoes in the picture. 

And while we are on the subject of shoes.....Beauty told Grandma J that Nordstroms has the best shoes in the whole wide world!   Really?  No sh*t kidding!

Nothing says,  look at me, I'm seven, like a nice pedicure.   Of course that's what she asked for at age four! 

And yes, her Grandma took her for her first pedi at age four.   Did Grandma J ever tell you she had her first pedi after she turned 50?

That capped off Grandma J's first day in California.  

I have been catching up on my fellow bloggers, but haven't had the time to comment yet.  I will, but until then I will say four Hail Mary's and an Act of Contrition.......amen!