Grandma
My grandma’s birthday was on the 14th. I didn’t even know until I got a call from my dad. I never really know or remember because I don’t think she likes to make a big deal about it and I’m sure that’s because once you get past a certain age.. getting older isn’t very fun. Well at least my dad remembered and he said Happy Birthday to her, I also called her that night and gave my wishes as well and then had a short conversation.
When my dad called he had said he wanted to have a little barbeque for her the next day, it was kind of short notice but he also asked me to bake a cake for her. I like baking cakes for people, it can be pretty fun and they are yummy. I had to convince my fiance to go to the store with me.. since I really hate driving the truck that we have(we’re in the process of getting something better though). I went to the store and picked up a few cake packages and some frosting since it was all on sale.. I would’ve made one from scratch but like I said it was short notice.. anything from scratch is usually better though I think.
I chose to make a chocolate cake for her.. I usually don’t like chocolate very much but it just seemed good. We decorated it brightly and I think it came out pretty well. It tasted good too! So we went over on Sunday and went swimming for most of the day, my grandma got my daughter this cute bathing suit with a built in floating thing and also got her a life jacket. My dad made chicken and ribs and there was rice, salad and some vegetables ..chips too of course, bleh. It was a pretty long day but I think my daughter enjoyed swimming in the pool. I want her to learn how to swim as soon as possible, I’ll feel a lot better when she does because then she’ll be even safer. My fiance recently wanted to learn CPR as well, just to be on the safe side.
An old friend of my dad’s was also there, he’s in his 60’s and mostly nice. He’s lived with my dad before but then went to live with a lady friend. I guess they haven’t been getting along very well lately so he’s staying with my dad again for a bit. My dad is too nice to turn him away and plus he’s known him for a really long time and it gives my dad someone to talk to.
