4 and done

I’m on a super-sized high!

I am mid-air as I fly home after a short three-day visit to Texas. It was short, but it was filled with joy.

I loved being with my son and his wife for a couple of days.. Talking, gabbling, laughing, story-telling. Watching comedian Leanne Morgan on Netflix. Enjoyable days.

Then I had my day with my grandchildren, Georgia and Jack.

It began with Starbucks. We always begin with Starbucks.

They each have new jobs. Jobs they like. Listening to them talk about what each job entails and how they navigate their responsibilities, made me so proud of them. It was so interesting and I was filled with gladness. For them. And for me for them.

We were on a quest for books. I give books to my family every Christmas, and I wanted Georgia and Jack to chose their books.

We ended up at Folklore Grove.

Here’s the gist: “Folklore Grove is a unique, independent bookstore in Arlington, Texas. Known for its fantasy and folklore titles, local authors, and disability representation, it is located behind a bookshelf inside the Smash Toast sandwich shop. It offers a curated selection of books, including hidden gems, and aims to create a cozy, magical space for the book community.”

It’s definitely a unique bookstore. And we departed with books for my Texas family.

We left the bookstore hungry. We knew just where to go; our favorite. Cane Rossa for pizza!

We ate and talked with equal gusto!

Eventually it was time to go home to spend time with parents and dogs. And to watch Navy beat Army. By one point. My son spent thirty years with the Navy, so we were thrilled with the win,

We celebrated with Texas BBQ!

Georgia’s partner joined us, bringing more joy as we sat around the table. We told family stories as we devoured the BBQ.

On this mid-December day, I am 4 and done. I have enjoyed lunch with each grandchild this Fall. Imagine! I’m struck by how much they want to have lunch with me. I certainly love lunching with each of them. What a gift we give each other!

Travel well.