Day 7
Helping Poppy put together her illustrated stories about Winnie-the-Pooh.
Pete’s dancing.
Laughing with Rockford.
Playing Old Maid and Crazy 8s with Pi.
Day 8
Poppy behaving so well and Pete dancing up a tiny storm at their music class.
Sonic’s Lemon-Berry Slush.
Taking a nap while Rockford took the kids out.
Day 9
Bran flakes and raspberries.
Playing Settlers of Catan into the wee hours with Perry Mason and Mrs. Perry Mason.
My brother’s dog Jack chasing the beam of the flashlight.
Day 10
Going to the mall with Mrs. Perry Mason, my mom and my mom’s friend for makeover day.
Mom and Mrs. Perry Mason being so pleased with their new looks.
Rockford spending the whole day with the kids.
Jack eating lettuce.
Day 4
The kids’ glee over their free cookies at the grocery store.
Finding a great sale on batteries.
Rockford putting my new battery organizer on the wall.
Day 5
The joyful look on Petey’s face when he glances back to see Poppy chasing him.
The kids playing so well together.
The Swedish meatballs being a success.
Day 6
Getting up early enough to have breakfast with Rockford.
Poppy, as we put Pete down for his nap: “Goodnight, Grummy-Oscar. I hope you sleep well in your trash can.”
Helping Poppy write a story about Pooh and his pals. Title: “Pooh and Tigger and Roo are playing.”
A new season of “Biggest Loser.” (Yes, I’m serious.)
- Spending time with old and new friends.
- Cake.