August 18, 2019

Almost did it again as I typed the date for this post.  Almost typed 19 some year.  I think the 19 in the year keeps tripping my mind every time I come across it.  I did have to look up the date.  So much traveling and sleeping in unfamiliar rooms and beds has left Hubby and I weary.  Most recently sleeping at our son's home to care for Bonus Grandson's needs.  We slept in our own bed last night.  Not a perfect bed but our familiar bed.  A restful night with no alarms nor deadlines for the day.  Only climbing out of bed after a series of relaxing stretches for our sore bodies.  Guess you could say all the different beds have left us a bit bed sore.

It's 5:30 AM don't expect smiles.

Today is the Christian Sabbath.  We are definitely using it as a day of rest.  Cause this next week will be more Bonus Grandson helping.  DIL is working out of town so picking up from school will be a given.  With a student population of about 3,000 teens the traffic is an absolute nightmare.  We must arrive 15 minutes ahead of time this next week to avoid the 10-20 minute queue.  Hubby and I are in agreement on this.  Hate the queue lines both turning in and leaving.

Bonus Grandson, First day, Sophomore Year

It has been a pleasure being around Bonus Grandson.  Watching the healthy appetite consume the food prepared or purchased for him is a delight.  Pretty sure all teen boys have hollow legs instead of stomachs!  When it was decided that I had over purchased chips for the Saturday Meet The Dragons event one flat of 50 assorted packages was kept for the FAB home.  Last evening after Son and DIL had returned from the Arkansas trip more than a few of the small packages were attacked by Son and Bonus. 

All done!  And DJ has her open eye side showing.

The Arkansas trip was to settle in Bonus Grandaughter for her first year of college.  An exciting and emotional time for everyone.  Texts and photos had been shared over the last 2 days.  Even after the arrival last night the Bonus Grandaughter was calling.  Her cut finger would not stop bleeding.  DIL gave her advice about putting a bandage on really, really tight.  Finally the DIL stepped away for a longer, private conversation with Bonus Grandaughter.  DIL returned to share cocktails with us and Son.  She was teary eyed.  There are tough days ahead as all become accustomed to the new normal.

Room ready and her sleeping buddy, DJ, joins her.

Even DJ will have a different routine.  Bonus Grandaughter always had DJ sleep with her from the time DJ was first adopted.  The nightly routine was Bonus Grandaughter would shower. DJ would wait nearby.  Once Bonus Grandaughter finished and headed to her bedroom DJ would follow.  This routine has been pretty consistent for the last four years.  DJ was confused the past few days.  Where was she to sleep?  Friday night I helped Bonus Grandson sort of herd DJ to his bedroom.  That is to be her new sleeping buddy for the next 3 years.

Of course school started for our other 3 grandsons this week, too.  The three older boys attend the same high school.  None of them even saw each other the first two days.  Considering the size of the campus and the number of students this is not surprising.  Anyway, one big beginning week behind us and a new one to anticipate.  Here are the first day of school photos of all the boys.

#1 Grandson, Senior Year

#2 Grandson, Freshman Year

#3 Grandson, 7th Grade Year

Since the three grandsons live with their mom and Bonus GS lives with DIL and Son no picture together.  But here are the three Adcocks together.

That tall one is just a bit over 6 feet (1.8 M) tall.  They are all taller than this grandma now.

These two boys have been BFF since birth as they lived across the street from each other.  We love our Nickles, too.

Back in Arkansas it was time for Son, DIL and Bonus Grandaughter to say bye.

While all that stuff was going on, Hubby was consoling DJ with lap sits and ice cream.

Me, DJ and Grandpa

That's about all from here.  Will work on processing more photos from one of the trips.  I've lost track on which are where and when.  But a couple days of relaxation and maybe a trip to the hot tub and I'll be back on track.  Still have a few vacation pounds to get off this old body of mine, too.  Need to get in some indoor walking as the humidity is awful here but no rain in sight.

 Ya'll all take care out there among the fellow citizens.

Janice