Huh.
I opened the cabinet for a glass and saw this.
I stood there thinking about how it was a pretty arrangement of fruit.
Then I realized that it was sitting in a cabinet where our drinking glasses are supposed to go.
I love how my husband cleans.
What a weekend! Dad and I threw Mom a little party for her 60th birthday and it was so much fun. We had a great turnout despite the yucky rainy day. Even Radar enjoyed himself and ate his weight in cheese!
Charlie surprised me with how well he handled a big group. I had a lot of fear that it might be too overwhelming for him. But he was completely comfortable and happy to visit with any random person – as long as he approached them. This included a couple of people that I had never met. It was very neat to stand back and watch this and learn more about the decisions he makes independently.
Once some children showed up he was even more entertained. Me too, as it was easier to just hang with the kids than chase Charlie while attempting an adult conversation…each time I took my eyes off that kid, he was running into a table and getting his first black eye, diving headfirst off the couch, knocking over a statue of Venus and somehow pinching his finger, etc. (Thankfully, Venus is still only missing her arms.) John spent more time than anyone chasing Charlie around, but I sent him home after a couple of hours so that he could relax for the evening before going to work the next day. He is such a Super Dad! He stayed home with Charlie and had a Boys’ Weekend until they drove down for Mom’s party.
My only regret about the party – I barely took any photos. How is that possible?
Catherine Shirilla, Charlie, and Alex Shirilla
Charlie, Lynda, Marilyn, Cathy Allgood and Diane Dimmick
