last week I held a precious boy for 2 days!  Poor little Jacob had the flu and BB came to visit him while he was sick.  Thursday the little guy was so pitiful.  He slept and snuggled.  I loved the snuggles, but hated that he wasn't feeling like his very active little self;  no food other than a small amount of fruity yogurt, just some juice.  Friday morning started out more of the same.  just sad little snuggly guy.  we sat and watched TV, rocked and slept.  after awakening from a nap about midday little man seemed a little different.  when he woke up, he sat up in my lap and looked around with a frown on his sweet face.  I gave him more juice, and he seemed like he wanted something else.  We went to the fridge and when I would point to something, he'd shake his head no.  finally he pointed to a container of tortellini, so I plopped him down in his high chair, heated the food and he started eating for the first time since I'd been there.  he ate like he was hungry!  after lunch we snuggled a little more, and then he acted like he wanted down from my lap.  he toddled over to his toys and proceeded to dig in.  we got down in the floor and I saw him blossom like a wilted flower that had been given a cold drink of water.  we went into his play room and pulled out all the toys and played!  I saw my precious angel laugh.  It was so nice to see him feeling better.  I was excited to send videos to his Mama and daddy!  I know that they were so happy to see him back.  that night I went back to Carrollton, glad to know that my little guy was on the mend. 

BB Camp 2016

Well I was a little sad last night.  A little piece of my heart left me yesterday afternoon.  Sid and I had the privilege of taking care of our precious grandson, Jacob for a long weekend while his parents were away for a work function.  We lovingly referred to our time together as "BB Camp" with Jacob as the only special camper.  I traveled to Jacob's house Wednesday night so that his Mama and Daddy could have one last kiss before they departed for Orlando.  shortly after they departed, we took off for our adventure.  Our first stop was in Batesville for gasoline, since I forgot to fill up earlier.  The Tahoe is really good at reminding me that it is hungry!  That didn't take very long, and soon we were back on the open road, heading south on I55.  Winona Mississippi was our next stop where we stopped through the drive in window at the Bank of Winona to meet Miss Laura and Miss Nan.  I guess Miss Shirley was gone somewhere, because I know that if she knew Jacob was there, she'd have come out to speak.  Well, they absolutely loved our little guy.  Miss Laura slipped Jacob a sucker, which he managed to consume with a plethora of drool down the front of his little onesie.  Walmart was our next stop, since I can't go to town without stopping there for something.  after loading up on coke zero and some more of that squirt baby food stuff, we headed west for Carrollton.  After arriving at camp, Poppa Sid helped us unload our stuff and then we decided to celebrate the opening of camp with lunch at El Cabrito.  Jacob was a little worn out from our morning escapades, so he opted to nap while we grabbed lunch. Thursday afternoon we hung around camp, enjoying the beautiful weather and playing with the pups and toys.  Jacob did well Thursday night, falling asleep and sleeping most of the night in his pack and play.  Friday morning he was up bright and early ready for action.  We tried to get an appointment to visit Cotesworth farms to see Miss Kat, but she was busy with visitors.   Friday afternoon after Poppa Sid left for work, we decided to pay a visit to our neighbors' house.  Carolyn and Johnny were so excited to meet Jacob and little man loved them too.  He made himself right at home, trying on Mr. Johnny's glasses and checking out his books.  Annabelle and Cole were there since they stay with their grandparents during the week.  Annabelle made a fast friend with Jacob, since she bribed him with animal crackers.  We couldn't stay long, since we were due at a surprise birthday party for Brittany.  Jacob was Mr. Personality, charming everyone at the party.  I think he had several offers from pretty girls to go home with them, but he held out for BB!  Actually he fell asleep coming home from the party and slept the rest of the night.  Saturday morning started super early around 4:00 am I believe.  I couldn't get him to go back to sleep, so we got a little breakfast and a bath before waking Poppa Sid up.  Patrick didn't hang around too long after he got up, since he and Brittany had planned a picnic and boat ride at McIntyre Scatters.  Patrick did take a minute to ride Jacob around the yard on the four wheeler. after he left Poppa rode him some more.  Johnny and Carole Morrison came by around 3:00 with their granddaughter Bailey.  Johnny is Sid's first cousin and I'm not sure what that makes Bailey, but I know she is some kind of cousin.  She is around 5 and Jacob thought he was just as big as she!  They had so much fun, feeding the goat, running through the front yard, sitting in the gazebo and hiding in the magnolia tree.  Sammie was a little rambunctious when Bailey found her fetching rope.  She got wilder and wilder until we had to put her up so that she wouldn't hurt the kids.  Poor Jacob already had a bump on his head and Sammie would surely give him another.  Saturday night we all went to Nail's to eat supper.  Again Jacob was the life of the party, entertaining everyone in the restaurant!   Little Man slept well Saturday night and we started Sunday bright and early with breakfast and Sunday school.  Miss Pam and Mr. Howard were tickled to see little man again and he played peekaboo under the table with them.  We started off in the sancturary for worship, and Jacob made his rounds, speaking to everyone he met with his adorable grin.  I decided he'd be happier in the nursery so out we went.  Miss Becky and Miss Ashely were helping Miss Elmira in the nursery that morning and are super sweet.  Miss Elmira tempted our boy with froot loops.  The boy band in the corner consisting of Shawn and Brycen got him interested and lured  him away from me.  When he was sufficiently distracted, I slipped out.  I waited a while and heard no tears, so I mosied back to the sanctuary.  After church Poppa Sid fed Jacob some macaroni and cheese and fruit while I fried fish, hushpuppies, and fries.  before we finished lunch, Jacob's Mama and Daddy appeared to whisk our boy away.  We surely hated to see him go.  It was a great experience for BB and Poppa  anyway.  I know Jacob won't remember it, but we still have our pictures and memories.  That is why I wrote this down before I forgot our adventures.  I sure hope They let him come back again!