Silver Lining #1
If you know my dad, he likes to check our lint traps, gas tanks, and make sure our plants are watered. When you know he is coming over, we are on high alert. When my parents first went to Phoenix, Kimmy made comment that she had to dust. I said "*bleep* the dust, just check the lint trap"...made us laugh. Today mom said dad has something new he's going to check when he comes home. He told Kimmy "I cleaned your vacuum today. I saved the hair for you in case you need it later". I know, gross, right? Nope, just plain 'ol dad humor. I'm still laughing.
SL: Not only will our lint traps be clean, but now, our vacuums will be tended to as well.
Silver Lining #2
Mom is getting to really experience the life of the lunch lady, with a few tips from Kimmy. Handing over the pair of plastic gloves... "Do NOT argue with them if they throw out their uneaten lunches!" Horror of all horrors for mom...wasted food. Apparently, the decibels get louder and louder from Kinder to older hungry children. Mom snuck out to 'clear her ears' and check emails. Kimmy found her hunkered down in the quiet gym. She said "Kimmy handed me a rag to clean 50 TABLES four different times! Those poor lunch ladies work really hard." The only thing she said she wouldn't agree to is to push the trash bin through the aisles. Mom said "I've SEEN what those kids do. They throw their food at the bins and miss! I refuse to be the target!"
She also is called "Grandma" in the classroom...'grandma, I need help!'...'grandma, can you open this?!' Pardon my laugh, that just cracks me up.
She has also gone through Nathan's right of passage. She was told she could pick him up at the bus stop instead of Opa.
SL: Mom is getting to experience some quality moments with her AZ grandkids. A day in the life of a child and in someone else's shoes, priceless.
Quick Doctor note:
Kimmy has been given the names of two plastic surgeons she will get to meet next week. Turns out Dr. McSteamy was busy.
The GS said that one doctor is "a man, 65, with wild white hair and a vocabulary that will make a sailor blush".
The next is a young female, reserved and very businesslike. Takes a little to get to like her but in the end will love her.
Well, if you know Kimmy, it should be obvious which one would be a good fit, based off of these descriptions. My vote is for....
Silver linings friends...remember, every black cloud has a silver lining.
Continue to count your blessings,
Jessie
One more thing I have to make sure is clean prior to dad visiting??? Greeeeat!
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