I am worn out. Morgan and I played at the playground till late yesterday evening. Then, back at the house, she chased the cats all over the place. They ran to the barn, the garage or anywhere they could find an escape. Those poor cats haven’t known peace since Morgan’s been here. My house is a mess. Toys, dolls, stuffed animals and snack foods are everywhere. Her shoes, including the two new pair we bought this morning, are scattered on the floor. The dress I bought for her that she insisted on wearing out of the store, is hanging in the living room so that she can see it. Mike is setting in his chair, smiling.
We love it that Morgan is here.
Eric drove over this afternoon to bring my grandbaby. Morgan loves Braxton and I know she will do fine with her new baby sister. Braxton watches her and smiles. He enjoys watching her play too. We’d planned to take Morgan to the creek to play in the water. In fact we bought her a pair of creek shoes. In case you don’t know what that is, it’s shoes to wear when you wade in the creek to keep from jabbing rocks in your feet. Last year on Memorial Day, when Morgan had only been with us about four months, we took her to the creek to play and just as soon as she saw me Friday, she asked if we could go back to the creek. We planned on taking her today and about the time we were to leave, it started thundering and lightening, then the rain came. Later, it was overcast and we were afraid to chance it. After Eric left, the sun popped out and it hasn’t rained since. Now the plan is to take her one afternoon this week.
In case you are wondering about me having time to write while she is here, I’ll just tell you. Morgan is playing in the bathtub, while I’m sitting here watching her and writing. She is singing to the top of her lungs and occasionally, I have to add warm water to her bath. If I don’t stop writing soon, she will be shriviled up like a little prune.
Tomorrow, I’m taking her to her church. She corrects me when I say I’m taking her to Eric and April’s church. Anyway, she’s looking forward to seeing her friends there. I hate to take her back to where she is staying this week, but we plan to see her again before she goes back home to Ohio.
So far, it’s been a great weekend.
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Sunday
On our way to church this morning, Morgan said, “Dardar, I wish I could come and stay with you for a very long time,” and I told her that I wished she could too. She did well in church and everyone was glad to see her. After church we ate at Applebee’s and when she finished eating, she got up and wanted to sit in Eric’s lap. I took pictures of them being silly. I’d post them here, but I’d have to get permission from her mom, and besides, it’s probably not a good idea. Anyway, she spent the rest of the day at Eric and April’s and I’ve already talked to her on the phone since I’ve been home. If that child has told me once today that she loves me, she’s told me fifty.
I’m already looking forward to seeing her again Wedensday – if all goes well.
