Adjusting To Life Indoors Again

Two weekends ago when Grandma and Grandpa came down for Mayfest, and to take Gracie and I back to Lynchburg, they were kind enough to bring us the patio set that they don't use. It looks (and fits) perfect on our little deck. While I was in Lynchburg, I also picked out a little umbrella to help shade us while we were out there. It looks really nice out there, and Gracie loves it!

Gracie, meanwhile, is having a little bit of a hard time adjusting to life back in our apartment. When we pulled in to our parking lot on Tuesday morning, Gracie got so upset, she tried to get back in the car yelling "carseat! carseat!" She didn't understand that when she got in the car at Grandma's house yesterday morning, that she wouldn't be returning. Garren carried our crying girl upstairs and I comforted her the best I could. I let her play for a few minutes and then it was clear she needed to take some time to rest. While I was cuddling her I told her we would see Grandma again soon and she whimpered and said "bye-bye swing...see you tomorrow" in the most pitiful voice! It broke my heart! Well, her grandparents don't have to worry about being missed! They are!

Besides her grandparents, and of course the swing--I think Gracie mainly missing playing outside. The little patio set has given us a chance to sit outside and eat snacks outside and do little things to make the day a bit easier. I really, really appreciate mom and dad letting us have that set--and the umbrella is great too!

Note: I moved Garren's saga of "ShipleyNet" since I got emails that people thought I hadn't updated...so, now you can see blog's from Gracie's trip to Lynchburg on the front page. And, by the way, Garren posts when ever he gets the urge, as do I so, just scroll down to make sure you have read everything new! To read the "ShipleyNet" saga click here.