May 27, 2010

  • She Made It!


    TALES FROM THE BRAT FARM

    After all the drama yesterday, Sheepie's boyfriend's mom and dad ended up driving her to the bus station in Tallahassee so she could make it her for her visit.  It was an hour and a half drive from where they live in Georgia so that was no small favor.  She offered to pay for their gas but they feel she's family since she's been dating their son for over a year and she spends a lot of time at their house.  Thank you very much nice people!  **Hug, hug**

    The Princess drove to Birmingham to pick her up and I kept Chewlee here with us.  I fed her when we came home since she and the Beast were both hungry.  While I was cooking our corned beef hash and eggs, she ate a mixed fruit cup and then some peaches.  She wasn't thrilled with the hash but she liked the eggs.  She even ate a half banana.  It was only then that I let her have her Tootsie roll pop.  I was a bit surprised that she didn't want more than one but she was in a strange mood.  She wanted to be on my lap a lot of times but then she would be off to spend some time with the Beast or the dog.

    The Beast accidentally closed the screen door on her fingers.  It wasn't as bad as it could have been...no bleeding, not even any black and blue marks.  I think it was as much surprise and mostly pressure but I did the bandage thing for her and she was happy.  Especially since she has Dora the Explorer bandages (so I AM an indulgent grandmother..wanna make something of it???).

    Later on I put her in the bathtub, shampooed and creme rinsed her hair and then let her play for a while.  After about a half hour, I convinced her it was time to get her jammies on and she let me brush her hair and put part of it up into a pony tail.  She has a lot of natural curl in it so you are surprised at how long it is when wet.  It is almost down to her waist.    I know!  But it looks so cute on her that I was ready to choke the Princess when she told me she was going to cut it shoulder length.  Then, when I had a fit, she laughed and said she was only joking.  She only had it trimmed to even it out a little.

    When the Princess picked up Sheepie they went out to eat first and then hit one of the shopping malls there in Birmingham.  Sheepie needed to buy some new flip-flops so she wanted to go to Old Navy.  They will hit Huntsville at some time or another during the two weeks that she is here.  By the time they reached our house, it was after 10pm.

    I am letting everyone know that the Princess's engagement is officially over.  I am not going to go into details but I am sad over it in many ways.  Mostly because Chewlee adores Johnnycakes.  But, I think they may both need some time to grow up a bit and experience life.  I suppose it sounds strange since the Princess has a daughter but she has never really *dated* if you know what I mean.  She's had boyfriends but they didn't really do much except go to a movie or grab some food at Mickey D's or Sonic. 

    The Princess makes very good money and can afford to pay for everything and still have money in the bank.  She doesn't NEED a man to help with the bills so what is the big hurry to the altar?  She found an apartment today and signed a lease.  She will be able to move into it in a few weeks since they are putting in new carpeting and doing painting, etc.  I think they may have been damaged slightly by the tornado last month and thats why she isn't getting in quickly.  At least, I think that is the apartment complex she decided on.  It's a bit further away from us but Chewlee will continue at the same preschool so I will be picking her up as usual.

    Well, time to get this posted for everyone.  Love you all and I hope you have good weather.  It got up to 86 here and then we had a slight rain that cooled us down to almost 70 degrees.    It's supposed to be hot again tomorrow and I will have to get out to do some yard work (and a bit of sun while I am at it).  Be good, be careful and drive defensively.