on birthdays and such
Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 09:34AM My Happy Birthday Choir stood posed, prepped, in front of the phone. And I dialed. First the home. No luck. Next the cell. Only ringing and a tone, and I honestly don't know if this is a woman who listens to messages even if they're as cute as what I had in mind. Could she be at the office? On her birthday? Somehow that doesn't seem right. We sighed and tried. Strike three.
But we did find a clue. Worse news than we ever suspected.
Jim "heard" she was at the dentist. Getting a root canal. On her birthday. So I sent most of my choir to preschool and hoped the rumors just weren't true. The chorus will have to wait, but perhaps we'll regale her in another way via blog.
Happy Birthday, Kay!
So, here are my birthday interviews for your birthday entertaining.
The interviewees, my three favorite men, youngest to oldest.
Kay & Davyn
Why do you love Grandma Kay?
D: Do puzzles at her house.
Grandma Kay is...
D: A cookie.
{head tilt & wide grin}
Um...ya, I think I'll take over now. Our D is definitely more physical than verbal and it has long been physically, undeniably clear that he prefers Grandma Kay to anyone (Mandi & Grandma Cyndee being the close second). At nearly any family gathering, he is soon found sidled up next to Grandma, insisting on attention. And she offers it aplenty.
Kay & Aidan
What do you like about Grandma Kay?
A: Going to her house is fun, and I like to play toys with her and watch movies with her.
What is your favorite thing to do with Grandma?
A: Read books.
What's the silliest thing you ever saw Grandma do?
A: Herman the worm.
How much do you love her?
A: 40 feet.
A doesn't remember, but Kay watched him four days a week for the first year of his life while I taught part time. And she must have been reading to him plenty from the start because I'd often be startled at home when my 8-month-old baby would point and say "clock" or "ball". Definitely Grandma's doing.
What do you admire most in your mom?
Jim: She's committed to the gospel and diligently tries to live it and provide service to those around her. Through her entire life she has been sacrificing for her family, and especially her kids.
What's your funniest memory with her?
J: The only time I heard her swear.
{I asked what word, but the loyal &*#@! wouldn't say!)
Describe her in one word:
J: Introspective.
{hm...like mother, like son}
What's your favorite food she makes?
J: without a doubt, oatmeal bundt cake
{me too! me too!}
In what way did she influence you the most?
J: love of reading.
I'm grateful to this woman who raised the fine man who I married,
and who is definitely helping me to raise the fine little men I'm blessed to call my own.
We love you!
Reader Comments (14)
Such a thoughtful post!
we love the birthday chorus, too.