If You Give a Mom a Moment: Grandma Ruth

Monday, November 19

Grandma Ruth

Grandma Ruth has come to visit us for the week. And, as always, she got right down on the floor to play with the boys (or, in this case, she is up off of the floor with them.) They are dancing to classical music, and when I paused it, they would freeze. Every time I paused it, Aidan would run over to the couch, hold on, and put one leg up in the air to "freeze." Pretty cute. Grandma Ruth will be here until Friday, so we get to enjoy gorging ourselves with food all together for Thanksgiving.

4 people wanted to leave a comment:

Romney Family said...: It sure is fun to have family come but especially for the Holidays. It looks like your boys are having fun with their Grandma. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving.; November 19, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Gatnnos said...: She is AWESOME!! I love having grandma and grandpa come to visit! She looks really young!!!; November 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM
Desta said...: Today I was wondering whether or not you would have family coming in. Glad to know you do. James' Dad and step mom are coming here. Anyway, I will probably shoot off a long e-mail to you about Survivor soon. Maybe now, Zoe is still asleep. We'll see.; November 19, 2007 at 3:13 PM
Deneal said...: I love having another grown-up around to help get rid of all that energy little boys have. What a perfect activity. Looks like everyone had fun.; November 19, 2007 at 3:47 PM

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