“Going to Granny’s at holidays
Is not all its cracked up to be
Especially when Granny is me.
(MY MOM’S WORDS… IT’S HOLIDAY TIME AND I PROUDLY STAND ON HER SHOULDERS TODAY)
“The family descends and expects the most
And Grandpa and I play the gracious host
Never mind that we’re tired as can be.
“I’ve been cooking and baking and making things they adore
The same as I did the year before
It’s what they expect, we agree.
“No golf for us, or tennis or bridge,
I’m busy instead at the stove and fridge
And I really hate cooking, you see.
“The house has gotten a polish and scour
And I’ve over-worked my cleaning power
I’ve a terrible pain in my knee.
“Then just when I’m worried about surviving
The doorbell rings; they start arriving.
“There’s Amanda and Danny and Peter and Jess
How much have they grown? I can only guess.
“Their parents too, with smiling faces
I look at them and fatigue erases.
“The house is filled with sounds of life
Laughter and tears and childhood strife
“It’s like it was when our children were small
Sweaters and toys litter the hall.
“I look at my house… all in a mess
And I feel a deep sense of happiness.
“Then suddenly, it’s over… they’ve all gone home
Grandpa and I are all alone.
The house is quiet; no laughter, no tears
The silence is heavy… it rings in my ears.
“No, it’s the phone… an invitation to lunch.
It rings again… there’s a Sunday brunch.
“I’ll never forget how blessed are we
The best of all worlds
It’s good to be me.”
BY Milli Kaminsky
Sending loves and good wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving from our not-so-perfect family to yours.
Email Dr. Linda
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You made me laugh today!
Dear Linda,
Even though we are not near Thanksgiving thank you for making me remember what it was like when everyone (both families) were here for Thanksgiving. It will never happen again but once long ago it did and it ia good to remember.
Love, Sondra