Saying my parents came from a surprise visit sounds so funny, considering they live thousands of miles away, but it's true. This time though, they didn't have too far to go, as they were visiting my sister's family in Illinois. My darling one year old niece underwent open heart surgery last week, so my parents were there were helping with my nephew while Chris and Memorie were at the hospital.
Fortunately all went well, and Eliza came home from the hospital after a few days to recover. However, she needed a lot of rest and quiet, which is quite difficult for a 4 year old boy to understand. So, my parents loaded him in the car, and brought him to our house--where lots of rest, peace, and quiet aren't paramount. :)
We were excited to have all of them, and my kids were beside themselves to not only have Gramme & Poppy, but their cousin too! It was quite the week, and with so many littles running around, there was never a dull moment.
{For example...}
*Emma, to my Dad: We haven't seen you for awhile. Boy, you're getting old.
*Emma, to my Dad: (when he turned away from the stove) Keep your eye on the pancakes!
(That girl. She is just so matter-of-fact, and the things she says can bring us to hysterics.)
*A karaoke machine--brought to us by my parents. My girls have spent every extra minute down in the basement, singing their hearts away.
*A program, written and presented by all the littles and Poppy. It was quite excellent, as it featured an announcer (Emma), talks, musical solos (even Jack and Henry sang by themselves!), a stage, microphone, and more. Gramme and I were so impressed. :)
*Friday night movie...sleeping bags in the basement and popcorn
*Lots of walks around the block, and playing outside despite the temperature
*Trips to the park
*Decorating sugar cookies and homemade hot chocolate
*Kate & Emma reading to Gramme
We were so sad to see them go, but happy they will be back in just a couple of weeks! It was the perfect surprise visit.
*Lots of walks around the block, and playing outside despite the temperature
*Trips to the park
*Decorating sugar cookies and homemade hot chocolate
*Kate & Emma reading to Gramme
We were so sad to see them go, but happy they will be back in just a couple of weeks! It was the perfect surprise visit.
7 comments:
What a wonderful surprise!! Visits from loved ones are always a treat for us.
Yeah! Sorry your sister had to go through this. I know it is no fun at all; not only do you have to worry about your child's heart beating again after they get off the heart lung machine but then making sure they rest for six weeks afterwards if no fun. Roman has a little bump on his chess from him trying to roll over during the healing process. You have to be super careful. Happy Valentines Day!
yay for family! it's always crazy but always so wonderful to have even more loved ones around :) glad you guys had so much fun!
Your kids are hilarious! They have to just keep you smiling all day! I hope your niece is recovering well.
Your parents sound darling. I am glad to hear Eliza is doing well. I just love your sister.
Oh my goodness, this sounds like THE BEST thing ever right now. So glad you had fun and had some helping hands for a while! Your parents sound like well-practiced entertainers for grandkids. I bet the kids' little program was awesome. :)
So great that your folks were able to come for a surprise visit. Did you videotape the little play--what a WONDERFUL MEMORY to have. A karaoke machine sounds like the perfect gift for those two little sweethearts.
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