My Dad is here! Suddenly I am a little girl again. My Mama and Daddy arrived yesterday along with my sister Glenda and my Aunt Hazel. I haven't seen my Aunt Hazel in almost 7 years. It is nice to be surrounded by those who love you so unconditionally.
Today is my Daddy's birthday. The steaks are thawing and I have a cake to bake. What do you give someone who is turning 79? I can think of many things I would like to give him.... a hearing aid being at the top of the list. Some times I think he kind of likes not hearing all that is going on. I watched him last night, the only man among all the women chattering away. I know he only heard parts of what we said and he even dozed off a time or two. Wonder what we all sounded like to him? A bee hive with a steady buzz? Whatever, it must have been somewhat soothing if he could doze.
Everyone still sleeps as I sit here and sip coffee. Soon I will sneak out to the apple tree, ladder in hand to get to those juicy apples beyond my reach. A fresh apple cake for the birthday boy. Steaks on the grill and twice baked potatoes. Hmmmmm..... might have to peruse Paule Deen's cookbook to round this out. I was thinking corn on the cob, but..... dentures.... My Daddy is easy to please, he will eat whatever you place on the table..... but it is his birthday, after all. I will make him waffles and sausage this morning and serve it along with my homemade apple butter. It is simply wonderful, if I do say so myself!
This was supposed to be a post about family and birthdays. How did all this food get in here? I will now have to leave this bloggy world that I have come to love and go out into the real world and begin the day ahead..........I'll be back, and maybe I will remember to have the camera in hand!!!
10 comments:
Happy Birthday Granddaddy!!!! I didn't even know he was there. Give everyone a huge hug for me.
Oh enjoy the real world - it is so much better when your beloved family are involved. You have food in there because it is the heart of a good family get together! There is nothing better than good food, wine, family and friends. Happy birthday to yer pa! X
Happy Birthday to your Daddy. Daddies are special. AND, of course, you want to feed him that is part of being a nurturing woman. We feed those we love.
We are getting ready to hit the road again after 3 months of volunteering this summer. Can't wait to get moving but have to control the trailer ooze first (that is the stuff that gets left out if you sit but must be packed up before you move the RV).
Have a great day.
Sounds like a wondeful day with family! Enjoy!
Doesn't matter how old we get, we still remain daddy's little girl. Have a great visit and birthday celebration with your dad.
Are you Italian, by chance? LOL! Everything centers around food and family! When we'd come home to visit my parents I would kiddingly tell my mom that I'd have to weigh in when we got there and weigh out when we left just to see how much I gained from all the food we ate! LOL!
Have a great day with all your guests!
Families and birthdays...what else is there to do but eat?
Happy birthday to your Dad! You sound very sweet with him, he must have always been a good Daddy. Enjoy you family.
Have a wonderful time with your dad. I'm betting he is loving being surrounded by the women he loves! Falling asleep as you chatter just might be music to his ears.
I read all your comments to my Dad....he feels special indeed and appreciates all the love!
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