YIPPEE!!

by Amy

Well, the countdown has begun! In SEVEN days Grandma is coming!! Brad's mom, Sue, who lives in Houston, is bringing two friends to come tour our country and visit our home! Every morning Savannah reminds us all how many more days until we get to see Grandma! Then, throughout the day, all the kids are constantly talking about what they're going to show Grandma when she gets here; what they're going to ask Grandma to buy when she comes; and what they're going to take Grandma to see when she's in our city. Their excitement is so fun to see!

When we lived in America, Grandma always slept on Savannah's bed when she came to visit. But, Peter and Alex have decided it's time for things to change! They have a bunk bed in their room, and the top bunk is currently unused -- well, at least un-slept in -- it's a great storage place for toys that are too big to fit in the drawers under their bed! (Both boys share the bottom bunk with a pillow at each end.) So, they have decided that Grandma can sleep up there! We'll see about that.... And, every one's also excited about going on dates with Grandma. Last night Savannah said, "Alex when Grandma comes to visit she'll take you on a date and buy you whatever you want!" Alex quickly responded with, "I'm gonna ask Grandma to buy me a big yellow truck!" So, get ready Sue....they have an agenda!

For the last two months Brad and I have been shopping online and having things mailed to Sue's house. We've bought everything from a new cell phone, to books and movies, and Christmas gifts for our kiddos. So, when Sue comes, it will be just like Christmas for us all ~ not to mention the lists and lists of things I asked her to buy for us. I think she spent over $100 on medicine at Wal-mart! She's also hit Sam's, the mall, Target, and the grocery store shopping to buy everything else on our wish list. Yes, you are right! This woman is truly amazing! But I can honestly say, that if she did not deliver one thing from America, I would still be just as excited to see her! I am so thankful for Sue and cannot imagine a more generous, kind and loving mother-in-law! So, if the truth be told, I think I am just as excited as my kiddos...YIPPEE!! Grandma's coming in only seven days!!!