"I LOVE TO LAUGH"

Monday, September 10, 2007

Today, It's All About Grandpa






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Today is my dad's 86th birthday and while we've notice some changes, he still is able to live alone, does all his own cooking, still drives (and 9 times out of 10 even gets to the right place), can parallel park a Buick Lasabre better than anyone I've ever seen, cleans his own apartment, does his own grocery shopping and his own laundry. He's done a pretty good job with all of that since my mom died suddenly in 2000 and doesn't want to be taken care of or fussed over at all. Bill keeps telling me what good shape he's in to be able to do all these things and that we can only hope to be in that good of shape when we're 86 - We all had a fun party with dinner at our house tonight and his favorite ice cream cake and all in all, I think he had a pretty good time. His 6 granddaughters hugged him a hundred times and I think I heard them sing him "Happy Birthday" at least 3 or 4 times. There's nothing better than a good birthday party with people you love - Happy Birthday Dad!

10 comments:

Carrie said...

You sure are getting the hang of this. We had a fun time tonight at your house. Thanks for dinner and cake. I think Grandpa had fun...I know all of the girls did!

Lisa said...

Sure had lots of fun...thanks for having us over. :)

Mom said...

Bring it on Lis, bring it on!

Lisa said...

Dork!

Mom said...

Daughter of a dork! I think that's worse.

penguin781 said...

Im sorry world ....this is my sister betsy she obviously has alot of problems. we think it is cause of her age somewhat.please help us help her by allowing her to keep useing this blog .The dr's say it is a good outlet for her. Her sister and i have been apoligizing for her for quite awhile now so please be patient.also pray for her husband bill who has to put up with her on a daily basis...thanks for your understanding....her brother chuck

Mom said...

Isn't it interesting that someone who has always ridden the "short bus" has unkind things to say about "his sis"? Talk about mental and emotional problems! ;)

Unknown said...

I think your blog is great, I found you through Mari as, in my corner of the world. Your Dad is soooo cute.. I just lost my father last Christmas day so enjoy yours for as long as you can!!!!

penguin781 said...

hey sis found your long lost chin strap for your helmet....to bad we didn't find it before the damage occured.....oh wait....sorry it was my chin strap i found well better late than never....buckle up....got any ice cream ?

Mom said...

Do not pay any attention to any posts from Penguin781 - He claims he is my brother but the truth is he is an escapee from a mental institution that keeps stalking me. Scary!