No Memory Monday

Sorry, I am not done talking about my trip, so I will not do Memory Monday today. I don't want it to get too old. However, memories are mixed into this post, too.

On Monday we went to my Grandpa's house for breakfast. Popi was on a liquid diet for the day, but we still had an enjoyable time. Anneke saw the pink bathroom upstairs and immediately had to use the potty. She also loved the pink room, especially the little bed. (I think it is a fainting couch.) I told her I used to sleep on that when I was her age. While we were upstairs Luke went exploring on his own. He found the front room and broke a Hummel. (Don't worry, no one's name was on the bottom.) I about had a heart attack. Andy felt horrible, but Popi was not worried. It was a clean break and can easily be fixed. I think it has been broken before. I showed them Grandma's charm bracelet, the glass sacrament cup and Popi showed Anneke his goblets with the Royal thistle pattern on them. Marcus thought the coolest was the basement and the coal room. We played Don't Break the Ice and other games downstairs while we chatted. Popi gave Andy a few books and then Luke lost it. He is beginning to want to do things like his siblings, but is not coordinated enough. So, Luke had his first tantrum and in front of Popi. I was pretty embarrassed! We left soon after so they could get on with their day, but I loved it. I forget to take pictures when I am there because I am focused on spending time with Popi and Doreen nothing else. Someday, I know I will regret that, so when we return in May (for Zack's graduation and Memorial Day) I will make sure to take pictures.

In the afternoon I had my eye appointment with Dr. Cummings. He is the best eye doctor I have ever been to, and I have visited a lot. I have been wearing glasses since I was in 4th grade. He knows my family eye history (which is scary) and still treats my grandpa. Happily, my eyes have not changed since I married Andy. Yea! I got amazing contacts and way cute glasses. (They made our glasses in 20 minutes after our appointments.) Plus, he still feels the need to give me a discount. I guess because I travel so far every year to visit him, I am not sure, though. We discussed our concern about Anneke crossing her eyes and not being able to see pictures from a distance. Darin said, "Well, put her in the chair and let's see." Even for her age she is slightly far sighted, but not enough to correct, yet. That was both scary and happy. I may be weird, but as long as I can I will go see Dr. Cummings. Seriously, I have never been treated better.

Monday night we had dinner with Andy's brother Jeff and his wife Jamie. Then tried to head home, but had lost the keys. Andy hadn't checked all his pockets. They were in his back pocket. So, after 15 minutes of frantic search we got on our way. Yea! (Tomorrow I will blog about Spring Break and hopefully get back to normal posts thereafter.)