A Special Day with Emily

This past weekend my daughter and grandchildren were with us for a few days. Always such a joy to spend time with them whether we just hang out and play in the lake or spend the day at the ocean. My grandson, who is 10 years old, has been coming to stay with us for 4-5 days each year since he was 2. He has had his special time with us going to museums in Boston and many other places.

Emily is now 5 and  had recently started to ask when she would get her turn. My intent was to have her come stay for a couple of nights by herself this summer, but unfortunately the timing has not worked out. So when I knew they were coming over I decided to surprise her with a special day with her grandmother. When she found out she adamantly told her mother that it would be just she and I - not her and not Anthony. I did not tell her what we were going to do as I wanted it to be a surprise.


 I knew that she loved dressing up like a princess (or a rock star) so figured that a girl's day of pampering would be perfect. Our first stop was at the salon for a new haircut for school. It was fun watching her with such a serious face during the cut, and see her bashful smile when she was told how pretty she was.

 
 Next stop the nail salon - Emily had never had a pedicure so I was not sure what she was thinking. She did tell me after that it felt good to put her feet in the water, and I know she loved her painted nails.
 
  

On to Applebee's for lunch. She had to have an appetizer of Mozzarella Sticks and then Chicken Tenders with Fries and a small Oreo Cookie Sundae to top it all off. Of course her eyes were bigger than her stomach so we had to take home the rest of her chicken and fries.

 
 Last stop was the mall for a bit of shopping - Emily insisted she needed a new bathing suit. Along the way she saw many other pretty things she thought she should have, but I managed to keep her on track. Lucky for me the bathing suits were all on sale for the end of the season and we found one she loved in her size. Of course I had to buy she and her cousin a new outfit for school - couldn't resist.
 
 
 We had such a fun day and I'm not sure who enjoyed it more - Emily or me. I do know that we will make time next summer for her to come stay a few days, and take her on a special outing of her own. Of course I also know her cousin Natalie will be asking for her special day after she sees Emily's pictures.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

We Do Have Some Control

Image
We have all watched the news media sensationalizing the cost of living today. It seems as if they are trying to create havoc and fear. Although the price of the things we purchase have risen, the truth is we do have some control over how it effects our budget. We need to remember that the pandemic played a large role in the exorbitant increases we have seen on everyday items. The shortages that were created during this time allowed companies to charge much higher prices for what little was produced compared to normal manufacturing quantities. Plus, those who were out purchasing more than they needed and hoarding it also contributed to higher prices. If we listen to all the gloom and doom on our evening news, we will believe there is nothing we can do to ease the strain on our daily cost of living. The truth is, we do have some control on how we spend our money and how to save on everyday items. First of all, I am no different than millions of other people. There have been many times in
Read more

The Most Disappointing Halloween Ever

Image
We just experienced our most disappointing Halloween in the 15 years we have been in our home. We received zero trick-or-treaters. Not one moment of joy opening the door to see little ones in costumes as their cute little voices called out "trick-or-treat"! As far back as I can remember Halloween has been a holiday that was fun for children. How could they not enjoy dreaming up a costume and going out to trick or treat for candy. Growing up there were six of us and we spent weeks deciding what we wanted to be and how to come up with the costume. Of course, back then we used what was available in the house to create our vision, and maybe we would get a purchased plastic mask. Then on Halloween night our parents took us out to go from house to house. We would run up to the door, knock, and when it was opened, we would all yell out, "trick or treat!", then watch as the treat was deposited into our bag or bucket. After saying thank you we moved on to the next house and
Read more

These Hands

Image
These hands once young and smooth, now carry the scars of time. Some days I gaze upon them, and wonder whose they are. Once the hands of a child, that loved to play in the mud. Never a thought or worry, as to how these hands looked. As years passed priorities changed, and these hands became important. Lotions, potions and painted nails to show off their natural beauty. Then arrived the child raising years, keeping these hands so busy. Carrying babies, then chasing toddlers, playing and enjoying precious moments. Laundry and cleaning, meals to cook, making a house a home. Ensuring that all within the walls, feel safe, secure and loved. Years of working took their toll, slowly these hands transformed. Once smooth and blemish free, small changes began to appear. Now the senior years have arrived, and time has left a trail. As I think of all these hands have done, I welcome every scar, wrinkle and flaw.
Read more