She's back

Emma has been in Florida with my parents and Cathy's family for 10 days. I picked her up from Cathy's this morning. She had a great time. She told me about the time she had with just Grandma and Grandpa (they went to Universal Studios) and the time she had once Aunt Cathy, Uncle DJ and all the kids got to Florida. She and Faith swam A LOT in Grandma and Grandpa's pool. Emma told me that some of her hair is 'green.' Whatever. It's just hair. It can be washed out or cut off. She and Faith also had much fun riding around The Villages in the golf cart with Grandpa and stopping for ice cream and shakes.

Grandma wanted to do some more sewing with Emma. (Dammit. One of my kids or grandkids will learn how to sew! Someone has to inherit my passion.) Didn't happen. Emma was too busy playing and swimming. Emma wanted to learn how to knit. That didn't happen either. Once again, Emma was too busy playing and swimming. I think maybe I need to send her to spend some time with Grandma when it is cold outside. This will force her to be inside and learn from her grandmother.

Grandma made a skirt for Emma... and it is sooooo very Emma.
When I went to Danville to pick her up this morning, Cathy and DJ were having new counter tops installed. Cawood was all about those power tools. The installation crew would grind down the existing cabinets to make the new counters level. Cawood was right there watching and listening to the intriguing sound of the grinder and the shop vac that was instantly vacuuming the shavings and dust. Once again, proof positive that it is inherent in boys... They love tools and the wonderful sounds that they make. He also was fascinated when Cathy walked by their truck. He grabbed the side and leaned in for a look. Boys.