Ilook too young!

Me a grampa times 7!! We brought the 2 girls back with us, but they wouldn't let us bring the latest. Austy-McGosty now isn't the only grandson, but will always be special, as all are! With Vitiligo making me look like an albino, it's hard to see any resemblence to me (I know my kids agree).Nayeli will turn 5 today and I know it will be rough on mom and dad. We will try to make it special! Barb was quite insensitive and missed Nick's 2nd birthday- of course she was in the hospital having Molly!Now we have Nick, Molly and Kennedy all on May 3rd. I'm proud of Beth and Rob for not finding the sex until birth! I have a great joke here, but my daughters would kill me. I hope somewhere down the road, someone uses Halsey ( even as middle name), not for me but for Dad. Dale's pretty neat too.
Why do they keep making cell phones smaller and harder to open and use? Not that I have dexterity problems at all. I like speed dial, it only takes 3-4 times to just touch 1 number (hopefully the right one ). Check the LSJ Opinion page soon- 4 articles in 4 months! Exterminate Democrats and Republicans, vote Independent!!

Donuts

Sorry, Iforgot, we stopped real quick at Dunkin Donuts last nite and they no longer have Dutch Crumb donuts, plus the donut I got that was supposed to be Bavarian creme inside, when I got home it was custard-I "hate" custard! What's a brittle diabetic to do? After 42 years, Ican eat these and still control my blood sugar. Oh, the Lord works in mysterious ways. Donate to CF please.
When is it we have to do our taxes? Idon't suppose we can make them spend it where we say!

I'm baaacck

I just found Barb's Blog and for the 1st time saw some wonderful pictures of MY grandkids.There's other neat blogs not meant for me. Do I get an attitude at times,- Never. I got a new cell phone but it's going back. Ringer istoo low (on high) and speakerphone is useless. It's harder to open than the one I tried at the store. Am I the only person with some dexterity issues? Why don't phone companies make a larger, easier to open and use phone and without costing a fortune.
We went to dinner last night with friends ( yes I have friends) and they had just what Ineed-it's an updated version of my old one with a cover with a lip so I can open it. Bye-bye Gleam, hello LG. I asked at the Verizon store about a helpful cover and they were no help. I must be getting mellow because I wasn't a smart-aleck to them or did I zap them with my Wit, I just took my toys and left. When I was in my business, I knew what Iwas doing and if the person asked me something I politely answered them. If for some reason I didn't know, Iwould apologize and would find the answer for them- that was good business. This guy checked a couple useless covers then said "sorry who's next" A lot of these businesses need a 10 foot pole and a 20 foot pole, for those that the 10 footer didn't help! It's hard to believe that sometimes, I'm old-fashioned and ornery.
We are heading to St. Louis next Saturday because if Allison doesn't start labor by monday, they will induce her. As long as she at least waits until Thursday, because I have a worrysome liver test on Wednesday and if I postpone it, it may be summer before they could rescedule it. I'm the type that would rather get unpleasentries done and over right away. In May I get to have shoulder surgery and some major oral surgery. I wonder if there are records for things like, most surgeries, most blood draws, the most shots given ( including to yourself-I think I'm over 74,000), most tests other than blood draws, most hospitalizations, most doctor appointments, Or the nastiest thing ever told to a doctor! Molly will say I need to get a life-- you havn't gone private yet! I know she will be great, but it's still weird to think of Bethany as a mom! Sometimes it's hard to think of my kids as parents- you would think I would start to show my age, like their mom! Max had a bad week with an upset tummy and has been in the doghouse (I still got it) He's lucky he has Barb wrapped around his paw. I learned how to look at short email videos and move pictures already on my computer. Anyone know, if I put my fist through this thing can I grab that little spinning ball and heave it/( delay symbol)? If anyone knows anyone who may want to share blogs, let me know. There's probably a bunch of them! S&T of being S&T Bud and Max

I haven't posted in a while, a little bummed I guess, no real reason. It's impossible to be bummed when with any of the grandkids! I'm sure it's not helpful that I can't help but laugh when they do something that mom or dad try to disapline them for. They are just so adorable, I just don't have it in me to disipline them like gramma does! How they can all be so independent and unique and yet all are so absolutely precious! Austy-McGosty and Kalli-Beth are so close and we usually see them at least 2-3 times a week, Reagan and Kennedy we normally see 1-2 times a week, then Nayeli and Karyna we only see every 2-3 months, but no matter what the time frame, they all seem to change continuously. I was so worried when Nick and Allison took my 2 little girls to St. Louis and we wouldn't see them often enough that they might kind of forget grampa, but they have erased that fear. In fact, last trip as I walked in, Karyna ran right up and hugged me and whenever I sat or laid down in the living room, she was my personal nurse. She brought me blankets, pillows, something to drink and even some of her toys and dolls! Being with gramma around the kids, it's easy to get lost, but i'm fortunate that my grandkids have so Much love to give out and divvy up.
Kalli-Beth is getting quite comfortable around Max.
The next few months I'm not really looking forward to ( 3 test or surgeries with anesthesia). but the highlight will be grandchild #7/ grandson #2. Austy's reign will be over. I'm getting tired--impossible, I'm always tired. More later!