What a great Father's day. I had the BBQ with all the fixin's in the fridge, the house picked up and expected the crowd to come around noon. Crazy thoughts -- Margaret and I would always remind the kids of Mother/Father days in the past -- not that they ever forgot. We're just funny about events -- we celebrate when we want to, not always according to the calendar so reminding seemed to be appropriate. Anyway, I realized that the celebration would be when the kids are here -- and after they left I celebrated the rest of the day with just me.
What great fund to have three (3) Gandy fathers all gathered around the table together. Allie somehow managed to keep us entertained and enraptured by her curiosity and growing skills.
(I tried to insert a slide show of Allie being intently watched while she ate a key lime pie that I had made for desert. YouTube doesn't like me -- so you missed a great show. Maybe later)
Though the kids had more stops on their day (I remember those kind of trips well) having them here was lots of hustle, bustle, fun and tender. Just wish time didn't fly and I could have spent more time with each one of the crew.
I must admit -- the crowd was a little overwhelming. I wanted to spend time with each one of them, but with so many, how could I get around to everyone. And I got into the take care of mode around the food, and did not let Renee and Jamie take care of me the way they wanted to. I still have a long way to go on that issue.
As they left, I stood on the porch and counted my blessings. Not only did Lee and Renee help by getting the exercise equipment to their house (giving me some more room to get to the stuff in the back bedroom) they made sure that the place looked better when they left! Christian (though really tired) and Jamie brought that joyous aura that brightens every moment I am with them. And Josh, Jarrod and Allie were the icing on the cake. It was a great Father's Day!
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