Update

Picture taken when they were just developing. They've grown and we're now eating them and giving bunches to neighbors. They are sweet and delicious! The red-flame grapes are still a work in progress.

Over the weekend I took our middle visiting-grandson out for the day. I decided no matter what I wasn't going to rush or hurry him in any way while we were out shopping. And I didn't but my patience was sorely tested on our visit to Toys R'Us. He looked at, handled, played with lots of stuff but after about 90 minutes, decided not to buy anything there. On we went to Best Buy. See how they grow?

On our way home there was a young man walking and carrying his shirt. It was 90+ outside and I said, "Boy, that guy sure looks hot." Grandson: "Oh, grandma. What you said!" Me: "I said he looked hot." Him, laughing: "Grandma, you said it again." Then I realized there was a generation gap going on and "hot" didn't mean the same thing to both of us. But, I'm not that old. He did look hot and hot.

Yesterday we visited our daughter. It has been about two weeks since husband last visited her and he couldn't believe how much she changed in those two weeks. We see her maturing right before our eyes and she seems to be getting a good sense of self. She will be through with the program August 3rd, and then enter a sober living program. She still has to deal with some of the consequences of her many years of using drugs and an assisted-living arrangement will definitely help with that. She also hasn't "mothered" for a long time and that will be a challenge - even trying to balance between guilt, overly permissive, and responsibilities. But we know they are equipping her with the tools to handle these things. It seems to boil down to meetings, meetings, meeetings and working the program. And taking it one day at a time.

Husband going in for pre-op tests tomorrow. He has confidence in his urologist and is ready for the operation on Thursday. He was extremely uncomfortable after his last exam and probably will be the same if not worse after the operation but I told him that's what drugs are for. They take the tumor out through the urethra. Don't know how that works but then we give birth and that doesn't seem possible either.

Rosemary, if you're in this area later this summer, we are definitely getting together. Ruining a blog friendship? Did I forget to tell you I adopted you? Stephanie, any ideas as to where we all should meet? And I'd love you both to meet my daughter - you've helped me understand a little of what she's going through. One more thing, son just graduated to using a cane - goodby crutches. It's the little things!