Supper At Kendra’s House
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Yesterday I had supper at Kendra’s house with her and her two kids. I wanted to see Riley before he leaves to go back to college Saturday.
The college isn’t far; about 90 miles away. It’s just enough distance to feel like you’re independent, but close enough to race home to mom and dad if there’s trouble!
Supper was quite nice. We had chicken, rice, and green beans. And for dessert there was strawberry short cake. She had those little individual cakes you can purchase at the store, then you just add strawberries and whipped cream.
Of course it was delicious. I hadn’t eaten that in ages. And I typically don’t eat dessert. So it was a nice little extra something.
Riley is so tall he towers over everyone else. He eats like he’s starved and is skinny as a rail. He’ll be 21 in December. I guess at some point he will fill out.
Or maybe not. I’ve seen photos of my father, and he was tall and quite slender.
Marley’s Learning To Drive:
Marley is learning to drive. She’s taking Driver’s Ed.
Her paternal grandparents bought her a brand new baby blue Bronco around Christmastime. It had to be ordered and was delivered more quickly than they expected.
They gave Marley the choice of what she considered her dream car just as they did with Riley. He chose a black Mustang. Marley chose the baby blue Bronco. She’s just 15 so she can’t drive it yet.
The Bronco sits at her grandparents house. Kendra isn’t going to let her drive it for a few years. She wants her to drive the Nissan Altima that her dad drove before he got sick and died. It’s sitting in her driveway. Kendra wants her to drive that car for two years before she drives the Bronco.
The same thing happened with Riley. The grandparents bought him the Mustang when he was 15 and then Kendra wouldn’t let him drive it for two years. I guess she was afraid too much mischief might come about with the sporty fast Mustang.
Kendra gave me the option of taking her dad’s Nissan Altima once Marley has driven it for two years. It’s not quite as old as my car.
But I don’t think I could get in and out of that car. I’m accustomed to opening the car door and not having to get down or up. I just slide in. My car is perfect in that way and much easier on my ankle.
So the Altima is sitting in Kendra’s driveway waiting for Marley to drive it. And Marley’s Bronco is sitting in her grandparents driveway. She’s one lucky kid. How many kids have two cars when they’re 15?
The New Kitten:
Kendra’s two dogs have gotten used to Millie the kitten, and now it’s one happy little fur baby family at her house.
Millie is into everything, as kittens always are. She delights in hiding behind something until one of the dogs walks past. They she jumps up in the air toward them and scares them half to death.
Kendra has a realtor friend who found a kitten in a storm drain. Recently this woman took a squirrel home, and now it is domesticated and living with her family. When she brought the kitten home her husband drew the line.
She’s like the animal whisperer, Kendra says. Either distressed animals find her; or she finds them. So Kendra asked me if I wanted the kitten. I told her I didn’t think I could handle it right now.
I’m barely able to take care of Ivy and me. And then there’s the moving that’s not far away. But oh, I sure wanted that kitten!
Kendra just came by and picked up a bunch of kitchen stuff for Riley to take back to college. He gets to live in a brand new studio apartment, so he needs things for his kitchen.
Well, I doubt he thinks he needs all that stuff, but Kendra said she’d have fun decorating his place with it. She even had his posters framed.
I’m a bit horrified looking at all the “stuff” I’ve collected, so now I’m giving things away. I sure don’t want to move it all.
It’s funny how the accumulation of additional things kind of creeps up on you. A little of this and a little of that gets added here and there, and before long you’ve got way too much stuff. I haven’t shopped for anything home related since I decided to move.
Riley’s Long Distance Relationship:
Riley’s girlfriend lives in Dallas, which is about 4 hours away. They have a long distance relationship. She once went to his college, which is where he met her. But then she moved back home to go to school.
At the dining table we talked about Marley and learning to drive. She’s 15 and a half; at that age when mothers and daughters tend to bicker.
Riley said he might have to go somewhere in case World War III came about. I told him this back and forth between mothers and daughters is normal.
It’s not like anyone’s voice gets raised. He’s never been around shouting matches that would curl your hair I don’t think.
So now I’ve caught you up on Kendra and her kids’ lives. At least it isn’t as boring as mine!
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No, “I” live a boring life. LOL. It’s nice to hear about your family. Sounds like a nice time. Too bad on the kitten, but Ivy took a long time to like the other, so I think it’s best you didn’t take it home. It makes life simpler, don’t you think?
As one who loves to declutter, careful in giving away stuff you may want or may work in your new place, where ever that may be ;0). Sometimes a new place gives life to the old stuff! Could you start boxing things you’re not sure of and labeling it as such and just have it ready in case you find life in those items? I have this “time will tell” box. Frankly, I’ve not missed most of it, but it makes it easy to give away once you’re sure and find no use for it. But funny, just the other day I was taking a break, looking around my (too big) house and wondering if something happened, what would I actually take? LOL maybe 1/8 of it. That says a lot now, doesn’t it? So much stuff I’m sick of it or don’t need it.
Good idea.
I know you enjoyed your evening with Kendra and her family. Thank you for taking us along.
It’s so nice that you got to spend time with Kendra and her kids. I agree, it’s amazing how fast they grow up. One of my grandkids just got his learners permit as well. I don’t think your life is boring either. It’s exactly what makes you happy, so it is perfect.
It’s the kind of life I’m comfortable with.
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I agree!
I really enjoyed reading your blog today. It is always nice to hear about your daughters and your grandchildren. Yes, they sure grow up fast. I have a 31 year old granddaughter, a 17 year old granddaughter, a 25 year old grandson and a 4 year old great grandson. When I think that I have a great grand child I feel so old. I am just so happy that I am still around to be part of their lives.
Laughed at “horrified” at how much stuff you’ve accumulated! I’m sure we all can relate. Glad you all had a nice visit. Have a good rest of the day all.
I don’t think your life is boring, Brenda. It’s quieter and maybe less physically active than some folks’ lives, but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to be expected by someone around our ages unless we’re movie stars or (maybe) politicians. Doesn’t it seem amazing how quickly the kids in the family grow up? I have nieces who now have young adult children, some of whom are having their own babies! Geez Louise! I think it’s good to have those younger ones in our lives and they also benefit from having us in their lives. Don’t be too quick to give away everything you have stashed in your closets. Oh shoot, I see more birds have gotten inside the gazebo and I have to go open up the screening to get them out!
Better let the birds out!
Your family dinner sounds like fun.
When you move it is the right time for cleaning out. And when you unpack at your new home it is another time to do the same thing. Happy house hunting.
Yes, it’s always nice to catch up with the grandkids.
Family get-together, good conversation, good food, sounds like a very nice time. It’s good to have the girls (daughters) living close by. Hopefully when you move, you won’t be moving too far away from them. And, as for your grand children… don’t look at your watch, because it seems like the time is rushing by too quickly. Our youngest grand-daughter 22, just received an engagement ring and planning a wedding for October 2025. Holy Cow, don’t look at the time, where did it go???? It really is hard to believe how fast the grand-kids grow up. Driving, getting their own place to live, getting married, but then again, we were once that age and did the same, although…… it sure was a long time ago (grin).
Raining here in WI, good day to relax with a good book. have a nice day Brenda.
I won’t move far from them. I was just thinking that: they grow up in a split second and then they’re off having their own families.
Brenda, That sounds like a lovely family gathering. Thanks for the updates
Well, it’s not big news. But it’s family news.