Bye, Bye, Bird-T

The T-Bird is gone. I still don't get how the deal went down. I picked up the nicest couple at the airport, drove them to my house, exchanged money and papers and they were on their way. All of this was within 1 hour. The man never even lookedthe car over.  He did not check the oil. He did not look at the engine. He declined a test ride prior to signing the papers. They did not want to use the bathroom. They did not want a bottle of water. They were the most easy going people I ever met. They were dressed very nicely and the conversation was the type that you would have with friends. The woman wanted to have a quick turn around time and "get out of Dodge" before rush hour. They thanked us for selling them the car and hopped into it, to start the 12 hour, 750 mile drive home.

TheTransaction

This afternoon a car transaction will take place. It seems like an odd thing and hopefully it will go smoothly. A man and his wife, from Kokomo, Indiana will be flying into NY to buy my husband's car. They will get right on the road and travel 750 miles in a 14 year old car with 97,000 miles on it. Who does that? Most people would have had it put on a transport and off it goes. We shall see how things go....

Best Day

Last night my father summed up his day. He said it was the best day of his life. He and my mother were surrounded by all of the people they love the most. They had the pleasure of being hugged and kissed by five great grandchildren. The older ones told them that they love them and the younger ones sat on their laps smiling. I do not remember much of the day as I was running in and out preparing food. Today I will look at the pictures that were taken and reconstruct the day. I agree with my dad. It was the best day ever!

Party!

Today I am having a family get together for everyone to see my granddaughters. Most people at the party have never met my younger granddaughter. They will be amazed that she looks just like my son and is already walking. Last night we went to dinner at a local restaurant. I have no idea what I ate as I was distracted by the two beautiful faces on either side of me. I spent the night looking from left to right trying to soak in every moment of those two precious girls.

The Girls

Today the girls are coming to visit. My two granddaughters will be driving down from New England to see the family. Of course their parents will be there too, as a four year old and a one year old cannot drive. We will go to dinner tonight and have a large family party tomorrow. I love saying "the girls". My sister and I were "the girls". Then I had two sons, so I had "the boys". My sister had a girl and a boy so they were "the kids". I cannot put into words how excited I am to see them. I have even had dreams about holding them. The older sister knows me well. Her little sister will feel the same as she grows up. In two weeks I will see them again in Rhode Island. I love the back to back visits as that reinforces who I am.

Showdown to No Down

The office meeting that was two weeks in the making has come and gone. I was prepared to speak my mind when confronted with anything that I did not agree with. The new doctor had been harassing my staff and confronted me last week when a staff member forgot her schedule and never showed up. I spoke my mind and she told my boss that she was appalled at what I said to her, because she is "a doctor". I am too old to cow tow to inappropriate behavior no matter who it comes from. This meeting was to clear the air. I was well rehearsed but no one said anything to me. When push came to shove the new doctor was afraid to face me. She sat in the room across from me and looked like a scared rabbit. When my boss asked her if she had anything to say she nodded her head no. At that moment, I knew who had the upper hand. I planned on being stern and strong but I had no idea that my opponent would cower. I am the Alpha dog.

Showdown

Today is the showdown with the nutty doctor. Hopefully. At noon there is a scheduled meeting and I am ready for it. I have rehearsed every scenario of conversation. I have it down pat to the extent of knowing what facial expressions I will use. I will not hold back on anything. My luck the meeting will be cancelled. Hopefully the show will go on.