Its 8pm, and I am sitting in my room cross legged on the floor, listening to my granddaughter, who is 10, playing Twinkle, Twinkle on the guitar. To be exact, on MY guitar, the one I received when I turned 12 years old. (Don't do the math to see how old it is, you might hurt yourself!) She's pretty good, playing notes, not strumming chords. :) Of course, I'm a very proud grandmother!
It was a busy, hectic day - the kind that happen when my 'girls' come up for the weekend. We started out the day at the swap meet, and usually I'm just along for the ride while others shop. Today, I got caught up in it. I was standing there admiring some bracelets when a very old gentleman came up and patted my bracelet in admiration, telling me it was very nice. (It too is old, and native american turquoise). I had my eye on a gold and silver bracelet, lots of detail, and he says $120. No way, I say. $60, he says. Nope. Too much. $49.99. haha I'm such a sucker - so I bought it :) My next stop was at a place I visit often, and buy turquoise rings. I found a beautiful pale green turquoise set in a pinky rink, small and delicate, and I loved it. Cash only, $23. Sold!
We spent the afternoon at my aunt's and of course, the little one is bored. We drove back to my house to pick up the home made stew I'd made the day before, some french bread, and of course to walk the dogs. Her and I get along very well when "Mom" isn't around, and we had time for a nice talk. I was explaining to her that sometimes we will feel bored when sitting around with "old folks" but that it was important to spend time with them, to hear old stories and to share with them.
When we got back to my aunt's, Bree sat down at the table and worked on a puzzle with great grandpa for nearly an hour! They were talking a bit as they worked, and I was so proud of her to make that transition. :)
It's been a very full day, but that's what family is all about. :)
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