It was fun to help throw the party, wonderful to see my Grammy again (it's been 4 years!), and great to connect with cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives I hadn't seen in ages; but it was also a much-needed break from life - the computer, housework, daily routine, mom-taxi-driving, cooking, and my job.
My kids spent the week of camping with their Dad. (I couldn't do airline tickets for everyone sadly, but it was also their annual not-to-be-missed "Dad" campout of the summer).

Needless to say, my house is now surrounded by weeds, and knee-deep in dirty laundry, half-unpacked suitcases and pine-needle filled sleeping-bags; but somehow I still feel re-energized and refreshed.
Blogging will resume shortly.
Oh - and here's Grandma and me :)
I should look so good at 90!!!!!
GREAT to see you post, Tofu Mom.
ReplyDeleteYour grandmother is gorgeous. Truly radiant.
i'm very happy you had such a great time reconnecting with long-lost relatives and also that you got to get away from it all and enjoy the non-routine stuff that makes life... well... LIFE!
Welcome back home, so great to see you here...
Wow, Grandma IS really hot for being 90!! Is she a vegan too, BTW? And I hear ya about the vacation thing....you come home and you're up to your ass in work for a while, but you still can't wipe the smile off your face! Welcome home!
ReplyDeleteThanks. She is beautiful, isn't she? (I might be a bit biased but I think that's understandable.)
ReplyDeleteAnd no - Grandma's definitely not vegan. She's a good ol' Iowa farm girl, and lives for her pork chops, fried chicken and all things dairy...
glad to have you back!!
ReplyDeletewow your grandma looks amazing so young!!!
She's such a sweetie pie! I missed your posts, slacker! Now I expect to have your journal posted on all the great vegan delights you partook in down thar in San Jose, which is a damn fine town, btw. :)
ReplyDeleteNo way is she 90! I'm so glad you got to get away and spend some time with your beautiful grandma.
ReplyDeleteAw, what a cute pic! And, your Grandma looks amazing! Good for her! Sounds like a great vacation! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Grandma! And welcome back.
ReplyDeleteSan Jose?? I grew up in Cupertino! One of my all-time favorite vegan restaurants is in San Jose, you know, the one run by the supreme master and her cult... lol!
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