I’ve been here a week. I came to get to go to the “meet the teacher night”, to be here for the first day of school, and to get the two flower girl dresses made for Nicole’s sister’s wedding. I did the meet the teacher night. I did the first day of school. We went to Joplin Saturday and bought fabric for the dresses. We tried the “practice dress” on the 2nd flower girl and except for length, it fit perfectly.
This morning, I started thinking that I could take the fabric home and make the dresses there and mail them back or, I’ll be back almost 2 weeks before the wedding. I could bring the then. I told Nicole and she said “Oh, just stay til the weekend like you had planned.” Then, I told Addie that I might leave early and she said “Granny! You SAID you were staying til the weekend.” You can’t not do what you told the granddaughter you would do so I suppose I’m here til the weekend.
I don’t mind being here at all but I know they need their space and two weeks is a long time to have your mother in your house.
I am going to start sewing on the flower girl dresses this morning.
I took Addie to school, made my breakfast and am ready to start cutting out dresses.
The body shop guy here had ordered a mud flap for my car (the old one had torn) and he didn’t get it in time last time I was here so I need to run by and get him to change that out. Maybe I’ll do that Wednesday.
So much to do . . so little time.
Helen says
I am the same way when I go to visit with my daughters and their families.. I love, love, love being there, but I also worry that one week is enough time for them to tire of having me around.
Annie Richardson says
I agree two weeks…..too long. I’d have been gone even sooner, I’m not a good visitor.
Kim in KY says
My daughter (and 3 grandchildren) live a plane ride away. I usually visit twice a year and at their insistence I stay 2 weeks. I love visiting with the family and seeing the kids in person rather just on FaceTime, but 2 weeks is just about my limit. I’ve been encouraged to stay for 3 weeks, but that is just past my comfort zone. It pleases me that the son-in-law is the first one who suggested the longer stay–it’s let me know that I’m not THAT mother-in-law. LOL! Enjoy your time with your family while you can because, as you know, those kiddos grow up so fast.
Carolyn says
My mother’s parents had nine children and Grandad often reminded them of his love. He also said, “Company and fish stink after three days.” I grew up with that rule and still can only visit family and friends for three days. Remember you are also making dresses for the wedding to that’s a good reason to be there longer.
Maggie says
Well, you gave your daughter in law an opening to have you leave early, and she voluntarily told you to stay as long as planned, so I’d say they don’t feel like it is too long.
dezertsuz says
Addie rules. LOL You’ll have plenty to do. I have a hard time staying more than a week anywhere. I never want to be the guest you can’t get rid of. LOL